The "logistics fleet" (Flotlog) program reached a major milestone in April 2026 with the launching of the force supply vessel (BRF), Émile Bertin with a view to delivery to the French Navy in 2027. The BRF ships which were ordered in 2019 from a consortium (GME) composed of Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group
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Former Russian First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov has been charged with organizing a criminal organization, embezzlement, bribery, and money laundering. The 69-year-old faces 12 counts of large-scale embezzlement along with bribery and money laundering charges under Articles 210, 160, 290, and 174
Norwegian F-35 fighter jets intercepted two Tu-95 strategic bombers escorted by two Su-35S fighters over the Barents Sea, with at least one of the escorting aircraft coming from Russias Russian Knights aerobatic team. The Norwegian Armed Forces released photos of the encounter on its
Bangladesh has received an initial shipment of a second tranche of Chinese-made VT-5 light tanks, as U.S
Russia has offered to support licensed production of the T-90MS main battle tank in India, marking 25 years since the two countries signed their first T-90 agreement on February 15, 2001. The original contract between Indias defense ministry and Rosoboronexport covered delivery of fully built T-90S tanks as well as semi-knocked down and completely knocked down kits for assembly in India
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The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its
Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany will establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop naval laser weapons. Based on their existing cooperation since 2019 and the implementation of a naval laser demonstrator, the new company will develop and provide high-performance, innovative laser weapon systems, initially for the navy