Brazilian Navy Conducts First MANSUP Launch from Greenhalgh-Class Frigate
The Brazilian Navy launched the MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) anti-ship missile from the Greenhalgh-class frigate F Rademaker (F49) for the first time on September 13. This launch was part of ongoing efforts to develop a surface-to-surface missile that will equip future naval vessels
Rheinmetall, MBDA to Develop Laser Weapon Systems for Ships by 2030
Germanys Rheinmetall and European missile manufacturer MBDA announced a joint agreement to develop a maritime laser weapon system within the next five to six years. This effort builds on their September 2023 collaboration, which set the groundwork for developing their first laser weapon platform
BAE Systems Wins £60M Contract to Upgrade Royal Navy’s Sting Ray Torpedo...
The U.K
U.K. Navy’s Frigates, Destroyers to Receive New Warship Decoy System
The Royal Navy's new warship protection decoy system, Ancilia will be fitted to all six Type 45 destroyers as well as the entire next-generation frigate force. This includes eight Type 26 City-class submarine hunters and five Type 31 Inspiration-class general purpose warships
Israeli Navy Tests LARD Long Range Interceptor
The Israeli Navy, the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed a successful test of the 'LRAD' long-range interceptor this week. During the test, a precise rocket was launched at a target, simulating a strategic asset at sea
PT PAL Indonesia, Leonardo to Partner on Weapon System Integration
PT PAL Indonesia has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Leonardo S.p
Raytheon Wins $1.94B for SM-3 Missile Production for U.S., Japan
Raytheon has won a contract valued at $1.9 billion to deliver Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA All-Up Rounds for the U
Germany Allocates Funds for German-Norwegian Supersonic Missile Development Project 'Tyrfing'
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag
Lockheed Martin Secures $534M Contract for Conventional Prompt Strike Development
Lockheed Martin Space has received a $534 million contract modification to support systems engineering, development, and testing for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. The work under this contract is expected to be completed by June 19, 2025
Kongsberg Opens New Norwegian Missile Factory
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, today, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The new missile factory was inaugurated by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth at a ceremony, alongside State Secretary Anne Marie Aanerud of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and representatives from the NSM and JSM user nations
MBDA Unveils New Land Cruise Missile System at Eurosatory 2024
MBDA is showcasing its Land Cruise Missile (LCM) system for the first time during the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition, taking place from June 17 to 21 in Paris. The LCM system is a new ground-launched Deep Precision Strike capability
Anduril to Develop Rocket Motors for U.S. Navy’s SM-6 Missile
Anduril Industries has been awarded a $19 million contract by the U.S
France Seeks Local Production, Maintenance Centres for Equipment Delivered to Ukraine
Over 6% of Gaza's 2.3 Million Population Killed or Injured in 1...
Hope for Turkey's Eurofighter Typhoon Buy as Germany Approves €336M Weapons Package
Korean DAPA Achieves First Export Under Offset Trade with MBDA
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...