South Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has announced the detention of a foreign national, identified as "Huang," on charges of espionage for the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6. The individual, who hails from a third country, allegedly operated as the head of an overseas consulting agency
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) officially announced the completion of the development of the new SH-60L naval combat helicopters, aimed to succeed the existing Mitsubishi/Sikorsky SH-60K fleet in service with Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Formerly identified as the XSH-60L during its prototype phase developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the SH-60L represents Japan's latest venture into anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters
Unidentified individuals hijacked the Liberian-flagged tanker Central Park, linked to Israel, off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to maritime security company Ambrey. The vessel is operated by Zodiac Maritime, part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer
The Spartaco Schergat frigate, the ninth in a series of 10 FREMM vessels (Multi-Mission European Frigates), was ceremoniously launched at the Riva Trigoso integrated shipyard in Genoa, on November 24. Fincantieri, the chosen shipbuilder commissioned by the Italian Navy, is delivering these vessels as part of an extensive Italo-French international cooperation program overseen by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière dArmement), a joint organization fostering European cooperation in armaments
Norway, in collaboration with Germany and lead industrial partner Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), has officially commenced the development of the next-generation strike missile. KONGSBERG, known for the current Naval Strike Missile (NSM), will take the lead in crafting the new SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing, set to complement the NSM and expected to be operational by 2035
SIATT, a Brazilian firm in which EDGE Group holds a 50% stake, has secured a contract to supply secure communications technology for the Brazilian Navys 'Sistema de Gerenciamento da Amazonia Azul' (SisGAAz) pilot project. This project is a a key component of Brazil's 'Blue Amazon' maritime protection initiative
France conducted the inaugural test launch of its new M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on November 18, 2023
The EDGE Group has unveiled its latest anti-ship missile, the MANSUP ER, specifically designed to meet the requirements of the United Arab Emirates (U.A
India has granted the first 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) clearance in the defense sector, with Swedens Saab receiving approval to establish a facility dedicated to the production of components for the Carl-Gustaf system. The FDI proposal, valued at just under INR 500 crore ($60 million), received the green light last month