Raytheon to Manufacture RAM Block 2 Missiles for Japan, Turkey, U.A.E.
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Mitsubishi- Thales Develop Prototype of Next-Gen Mine Countermeasure Device
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has developed the prototype of a next-generation mine-countermeasure device, a joint project between MHI and Frances Thales Group. MHI announced today that it concluded a research and prototype production contract with Japans Ministry of Defense for a next-generation mine-countermeasure technology, a France-Japan joint research project
Saab to Provide Logistic Support for Poland’s Mine Disposal Vehicles
Saab has signed a contract with the Gdynia Naval Port Command to deliver integrated logistics support for Double Eagle Mk III and Double Eagle SAROV systems. The contract's value is PLN 14
Damen Launches First of 3 Inshore Patrol Vessels for South African Navy
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN). The vessels will augment South Africas maritime security by enhancing the countrys capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-effectively to threats such as illegal trafficking and...
State Trials of Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Missile in May
Russias Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic missile has completed flight trials and could undergo state trials in May or June. “Zircons flight trials from the Admiral Gorshkov have completed successfully
Thyssenkrupp to Build Six Type 212 CD Submarines for Germany, Norway
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a agreement to build six Type 212 CD (Common Design) submarines for Germany and Norway. After challenging negotiations, all parties agreed to the technical content and contractual terms shortly before midnight on March 22
French Defence Minister to Discuss Belharra Frigates Sale on Athens Visit
Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed Forces will discuss the supply of four new generation Belharra frigates, the renovation of four Greek Hydra class frigates and the provision of “interim capacity,” during a visit to Athens on 25 March. The French Minister will participate in a ceremony to observe the bicentenary of the proclamation of independence of Greece where she will meet with her Greek counterpart, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
French Naval Ships Offered to Greece
France has offered to provide anti-aircraft warfare and anti-submarine warfare frigates to Greece free of charge. Greece wants to purchase four new frigates, and modernize four of its German-made MEKO frigates
Kawasaki Delivers Twelfth Soryu-class Submarine to Japanese Navy
Kawasaki Heavy Industries today held a ceremony marking the delivery of the submarine Toryu to the Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD) at its Kobe Shipyard Nishihama Quay at 11:30 AM on March 24. The ceremony was attended by a delegation of top MOD officials
Israel’s Seagull USV Gets New Vision and Analysis Capability
Elbit Systems has introduced new technologies on-board the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) including new vision and analysis capability. A 360-degrees Panoramic Video System with an Automatic Target Recognition capability and a patented Automatic Navigation System, complement the USVs Sense and Avoid capability, enabling the vessel to operate in compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGs)
South Korea, UK Not Cooperating on Aircraft Carrier Tech: DAPA
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has denied reports that claimed that the country has begun informal talks with Britain on technology cooperation for aircraft carriers. On Monday, Britain-based Daily Telegraph reported citing industry sources that the country's "advanced systems and designs" could be exported to South Korea, as its trade officials "have begun informal discussions with Korean counterparts about areas of technology the country could be interested in
China Upgrades Russian Sovremenny-class Destroyers with Anti-ship Cruise Missiles
China recently displayed the upgraded Russian-made Sovremenny-class Destroyer, Hangzhou installed with YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missile launchers. A series of naval exercises held by the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently featured two of these destroyers Hangzhou and Ningbo delivered to China around 20 years ago
Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missile
Israel Begins Production of Reshef Warships to Replace Aging Sa’ar 4.5 Vessels
U.A.E. Signs $1B Missile System Deal With Calidus
India Begins Domestic Production of Igla-S Air Defense Systems
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U