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...
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
French Navy Orders EXOCET MM40 Block 3C Missiles
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) in April issued an order to MBDA for the acquisition of EXOCET 40 Block 3C (MM40 B3C) missiles. This procurement is intended to equip the French Navy's frigates as per the Military Programming Law (LP) 2024-2030
Lockheed Martin Launches PAC-3 MSE Interceptor Against Cruise Missile Target
Lockheed Martin, collaborating with the U.S
France Conducts First Joint Firing of Naval Cruise Missiles from FREMM Frigate,...
French naval forces conducted the first-ever joint firing of Naval Cruise Missiles (MdCN) by the Aquitaine Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) and a Suffren-class nuclear attack submarine (SNA) off the coast of France. The training operation was supported by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), specifically its expert testing centers including DGA Missile Testing, DGA Information Management, and DGA Naval Techniques
DragonFire Laser System to Deploy on British Warships by 2027
The DragonFire laser system is scheduled to be installed on Royal Navy warships by 2027, five years earlier than originally planned. This accelerated timeline is attributed to recent reforms in defence procurement aimed at streamlining processes and prioritizing delivery of weaponry to frontline units
MDA, U.S. Navy conduct FTM-32 Medium Range Ballistic Missile Interception Test
The U.S
Philippines to Receive First Components of BrahMos Missile System by April-May
The Philippines is set to receive the initial components of the Indo-Russian BrahMos missile system within the next two months. This development comes as the Philippines stands as the first foreign nation to secure the supersonic ground-based BrahMos missiles, with delivery initially scheduled for the end of December 2023
Indonesia, Turkey to Jointly Develop Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles
The Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali has announced a collaborative effort between Indonesia and Turkey to jointly develop domestic anti-ship cruise missiles. The initiative is a result of a technology transfer agreement tied to the purchase of 45 Atmaca missile units from the Turkish company Roketsan, as per
UK to Enhance Sea Viper Air Defence System in £405M Upgrade
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced an upgrade to the Sea Viper Air Defence system, a crucial component in safeguarding sailors, surface fleets, and air threats. Valued at £405 million, the upgrade includes new missiles equipped with advanced warheads and software updates, enhancing the system's capability to counter ballistic missile threats
MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Poland's Miecznik Frigates
Poland has awarded a contract to MBDA for the installation of the Sea Ceptor naval air defense system on the country's three new Miecznik-class frigates. The Sea Ceptor system is known for safeguarding naval vessels against contemporary air and surface threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels
Elbit Systems to Equip Israel’s F-16I Aircraft with New Self-Protection Suite...
Leonardo Signs MoU with Saudi Arabia for Collaboration in Combat Air and...
Hungary Prepares First Lynx-equipped Battalion for Operational Readiness
Japan to Arm Warships with Type 23 Anti-aircraft Missiles
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