The Finnish Navy's Hamina-Class vessels' modernization and Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) project have successfully received final approval. The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria inked a contract in 2018 for the modernization and mid-life upgrade of four vessels, with Patria serving as the prime contractor, designer, and lead system integrator throughout the project
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Lockheed Martin presented Belgium's inaugural F-35A Lightning II to the government at a ceremony held in its F-35 production facility. This delivery reinforces the strategic partnership between the United States and Belgium, a crucial NATO ally
Russian Navy has bolstered its maritime capabilities by adding two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat to its fleet, according to reports from state media. Additionally, two more undersea platforms are slated to join the naval service later this year
Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian tested an electromagnetic catapult, marking a pivotal stage before sea trials. The test, captured in a video circulating on Chinese social networks, showcased the catapult launching a "dead load" comparable in weight to deck-based aircraft, assessing reliability and power
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
In what could be a revival of the plan to export the Su-57 fighter jet to India, Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented a “ twin seater multifunctional stealth aircraft.” The two seater stealth aircraft was a requirement for India when the two sides had signed an agreement for joint development and production of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft -FGFA (as the Su-57 was known then) in 2008
Russias state arms export agency Rosoboronexport, announced the formalization of a contract for the supply and licensed production of Russias advanced Igla-S man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to India. Chief Executive Officer of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev confirmed this to Russian government-owned
The test could mean that the helicopter could interest countries with high altitude regions such as Pakistan and some countries in South America. T625 GÖKBEY helicopter made its maiden flight on September 6, 2018
The Indonesian Export Financing Institution (LPEI), also known as Indonesia Eximbank, has entered into an export financing agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to facilitate the export of 6 NC212i aircraft to the Department of National Defense/Armed Forces of the Philippines (DND/AFP) for a total value of $79 million. This critical financing support is provided under the Special Export Assignment (PKE) and National Interest Account (NIA) schemes by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance to bolster the country's strategic transportation equipment manufacturing industry