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PT PAL Indonesia Holds Keel-Laying, Steel Cutting Ceremonies for Modified Filipino Landing...
January 23, 2024 @ 06:50 AMPT PAL, the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder, carried out the keel-laying ceremony for the third landing platform dock (LPD)-like strategic sealift vessel (SSV) designated for the Philippine Navy. The event occurred
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South Korea's DAPA Announces Light Armed Helicopter Delivery Plans
January 19, 2024 @ 11:54 AMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) disclosed on Friday its plan to deliver the first model of the newly developed Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the South Korean Army this year, marking a step towards replacing the aging helicopter fleet. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly and is expected to undergo inspections before deployment, according to DAPA
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South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...
January 10, 2024 @ 12:18 PMSouth 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
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China Detains Foreign National Accused of Espionage for Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service...
January 9, 2024 @ 05:53 AMChina'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
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Japan Finalizes SH-60L Naval Helicopter Development for Maritime Self-Defense Force
December 29, 2023 @ 09:07 AMThe 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
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Israel-associated Tanker Hijacked in Gulf of Aden
November 27, 2023 @ 07:30 AMUnidentified 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
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Fincantieri Launches 9th Multipurpose Italo-French FREMM Frigate
November 27, 2023 @ 06:33 AMThe 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
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Kongsberg, Norway & Germany to Develop Naval 'Super Missile'
November 24, 2023 @ 11:19 AMNorway, 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
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SIATT, EDGE Group Partner, Wins Contract for Brazilian Navy's Maritime Protection
November 24, 2023 @ 07:10 AMSIATT, 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
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France Tests New M51.3 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
November 20, 2023 @ 12:44 PMFrance conducted the inaugural test launch of its new M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on November 18, 2023
Germany Announces Suspension of Arms Exports to Israel
AM General to Supply 60 JLTV Vehicles to Canada under $180M
Spain, Switzerland Cancel F-35 Jet Order Over Trump's Europe Policy
Hanwha Launches First Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...