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Naval Group Selects Belgian Firms to Supply Equipment for Mine Hunter Program

November 6, 2020 @ 12:50 PM

ABC and FN Herstal have been selected as strategic suppliers for the mine counter measures vessels built by Kership Shipyard for Naval Group to the benefit of the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies. The two Belgian companies provide equipment for the twelve mine counter measures vessels (MCMV) equipped with drone systems (Toolbox) of the Mine counter measures program
Germany to Buy 127mm Calibre Practice Ammo for Warships

November 6, 2020 @ 05:50 AM

German Bundestag has given the green light to procure 127mm calibre practice ammunition for F125 Baden-Württemberg frigates. The contract valued €33 million will initially include delivery of 7,000 training projectiles and propellant charges as well as reference ammunition
France Launches Future Mine Warfare Weapons Program

November 5, 2020 @ 11:20 AM

The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, approved the launch of the Système de Lutte Anti-Mines – Futur (SLAM-F) or Future Anti-Mine System program. This new system will allow sailors to operate remotely from the danger zone through the use of underwater and surface drones
Iranian Air Force Drills Showcase Export Potential

November 3, 2020 @ 05:47 AM

In an attempt to get its regional customers interested in Iranian warplanes, drones and radars, Tehran commenced Monday large scale air force drills involving seven airbases. The aircraft involved were indigenous Saeqeh (Lightning), besides F-5s, F-7s and F-14s, locally made Kaman (Bow)-14s drones and long range Ghadir radars
Gulf States Seek Israeli Missile Defence Systems: Reports

November 2, 2020 @ 11:18 AM

Concerned with the lack of protection against Iranian radar-evading missiles, such as the type that attacked a Saudi oil facility in 2019, states in the oil-rich Persian Gulf region have approached Israel to buy electronic missile defence systems. Interest has been expressed in Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Trophy active protection system for armored vehicles, and in systems for defense against missiles fired from drones, covering radar and other detection systems, electronic interference systems, and physical interception missiles, Israeli newspaper Globes reported quoting defence sources
Second Serially-Produced Russian Su-57 Fighter Jet Marks First Flight

November 2, 2020 @ 07:48 AM

The second serially produced Su-57 fighter of Russia marked its first flight on Saturday in Khabarovsk territory marking the start of serial production of the stealth jet. The first serially-produced Su-57 aircraft had
Daewoo Unhappy as Hyundai Inches Closer to Winning Korea’s Destroyer Project Despite...

November 2, 2020 @ 06:02 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) could award the project to build indigenous Aegis-equipped warships to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), even after allegations of classified information leak by some Navy officials to HHI. Three Navy officers are suspected to have allowed Hyundai officials in 2014 to
Romania’s €1.2B Corvette Deal to Go to Naval Group

October 30, 2020 @ 09:09 AM

Romania appears poised to sign a deal for four corvettes with French company Naval Group pegged at €1.2 billion, despite being challenged by Dutch shipbuilder Damen
Chinese Navy Ready for Dual Aircraft Carrier Missions

October 28, 2020 @ 06:10 PM

The Chinese Navy is ready for dual aircraft carrier operations, similar to the US Navy, with the completion of testing and training of its second aircraft carrier, Shangong, according to a Beijing based military expert. The first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning is already qualified for sea-faring missions and carries a complement of J-15 fighter jets which will also operate off the Shandong
Greece to Receive F-35s Meant for Turkey after S-400 Test

October 28, 2020 @ 07:45 AM

Greece could receive six F-35 stealth jets originally built for Turkey before its ouster from the program, days after the latter conducted tests of the S-400 missile systems it bought from Russia. The United States and Greece agreed upon the sale of 20 F-35s during U

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