Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile from Submarine
Russia announced the successful test launch of its “Bulava” intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads from one of its submarines. The test marks the first such launch in just over a year and comes in the midst of heightened nuclear rhetoric from Russia following its withdrawal from a crucial...
Polish Companies Secure Contracts for Naval Missile Units in Collaboration with Kongsberg
Two Polish defense firms, PIT-RADWAR and Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne, part of the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), have secured contracts with Norway's Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace (KDA) for two Naval Missile Units and Naval Strike Missile (NSM) production and maintenance. The contract for the construction of two Naval Missile Units destined for...
Northrop Wins South Korea's Mine Detection Contract
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded Northrop Grumman to support Korean Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) in South Korea. Under the contract, Northrop Grumman will provide Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) solutions and technical support for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Design (EMD) phase of South Korean KMCH program
French DGA Test-fires Latest Version of Exocet Anti-ship Missile
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) and the Navy carried out of a test- firing to verify the behavior of the Exocet sea-to-sea missile 40 Block 3C (MM40 B3 C) from the multi-mission frigate, FREMM DA, 'Alsace.' The test was conducted off the coast of Toulon
Kongsberg’s Naval Strike Missiles to be Integrated on Navantia Ships
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA) and Navantia have extended their Memorandum of Understanding, initially established in 2022, to include joint collaboration in integrating the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) on Navantia-designed and built ships. KDA, the designer and manufacturer of NSM missiles, will collaborate with Navantia on technical and industrial aspects
Turkish Havelsan's Combat Management System for Indonesia's Upcoming Arrowhead 140 Frigates
Turkish firm Havelsan will supply its ‘Advent Combat management system (A-CMS) for Indonesias upcoming ‘Merah Putih Arrowhead 140 frigates. The Indonesian media has reported on this matter
Rheinmetall Subsidiary, RWM Italia Wins Australian Navy's Smart Sea Mines Contract
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is acquiring new, smart sea mines that are deployable from submarines, ships and aircraft from Rheinmetall-owned RWM Italia. The contract includes provision for the transfer of technology and expertise to Australia to enable local manufacturing and maintenance of the sea mines
KIEL, Rheinmetall to Develop Offshore Platform for Eco-friendly Ordnance Disposal
GERMAN NAVAL YARDS KIEL and Rheinmetall are jointly developing an offshore platform for eco-friendly ammunition disposal. The danger posed to the environment and people by contaminated ammunition in the Baltic Sea has been known for many years
Australia to Acquire 1500km Range Tomahawks as Part of A$1.3B Spend on...
Australia has announced plans to buy long-range strike missiles and other guided weapons for A$1.7 billion, including U
Turkish Forces Start Using Roketsan’s AKYA Heavy-class Torpedo
Turkish Ministry of Defense tested Roketsan-designed AKYA heavyweight torpedo at different depths and speeds, and said it has entered the inventory of the Naval Forces Command. AKYA is replacing U
Russian firm Launches Multi-purpose Small-sized Torpedo at ARMY-2023
Russias JSC Concern “Sea Underwater Weapon- Gidropribor” unveiled a multi-purpose small-sized torpedo “UMT” at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20). As per a document provided to Defense Mirror at the event, the UMT torpedo is a small-sized torpedo having an engine operating on the energy of an electric battery, a propulsive-steering complex with a water jet propeller
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