Singapore, Saab Expand Cooperation on Underwater Technology Development
Saab and Singapores Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed an expanded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership in underwater technology exploration. The agreement was signed on November 20 during the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum, held as part of the first Swedish state visit to Singapore
South Korea Begins Work on Combat System Testing Facility for New ‘KDDX’...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 19 for the construction of a Land Based Test System (LBTS) at the Samcheok Marine Research Center. This facility will serve as a critical hub for testing and evaluating the combat system of the next-generation destroyer, known as...
EU Launches Collaborative Projects on Air Defence, Electronic Warfare, Loitering Munitions, and...
The European Union has launched four collaborative defence projects focused on air defence, electronic warfare, loitering munitions, and next-generation combat ships, aiming to address critical military capability gaps among member states. The European Defence Agency (EDA)
Philippine Navy to Receive Additional T-12 Unmanned Surveillance Systems from U.S.
The United States is set to
France Receives Third Barracuda-Class Nuclear Submarine, Tourville
The French Armament Agency (DGA) delivered the nuclear attack submarine (SNA) Tourville to the French Navy in Brest on November 16, the countrys defense ministry
Royal Netherlands Navy's New Supply Ship Begins Sea Trials
The Royal Netherlands Navy's Combat Support Ship (CSS), the future Zr.Ms
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
PT PAL Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan), has conducted the keel laying for the second Merah Putih (Red White) Frigate. The ceremony, held at the Submarine Divisions hangar of PT PAL Indonesia, involved the laying of the main structural component, initiating the ship's official lifespan calculation
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
The Israeli Navys INS DRAKON, the third HDW Class Dolphin AIP submarine, was launched earlier today, and production began for the first DAKAR Class submarine for the Israeli Defense Forces. The launch of INS DRAKON completes the Israeli Navy's HDW Class Dolphin AIP submarine order
French Navy Orders Six Exail Underwater Drones with Thales' Multi-view Sonar
The French Navy finalized an agreement with Exail and Thales for the acquisition of eight new-generation autonomous underwater drones, or AUV NGs, to bolster its anti-mine warfare system. The contract, signed in the presence of Jean-Louis Thériot, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans, includes an option for eight additional units
South Korean Navy Tests Mojave Drone Takeoff from Amphibious Assault Ship
The South Korean (ROK) Navy yesterday tested the takeoff of the General Atomics "Mojave" drone from the ROKS Dokdo, exploring the potential to convert the amphibious assault ship into a drone carrier. This was the second takeoff of the Mojave from a flight deck, after a test on the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales last year, and the first instance of launching a fixed-wing drone from a large vessel, as the ROK Navy had previously only operated VTOL UAVs
Kongsberg Wins $902 Millon to Deliver Naval Strike Missile to U.S. Navy
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a NOK 10 billion ($902 million), multi-year contract with the US Navy for the delivery of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) over five years. The contract includes options that could increase its value to NOK 12 billion
U.S. Approves $4.69 Billion Upgrade of Egypt’s M1A1 Abrams Tanks into M1A1SA...
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...