The Philippine Navy (PN) has formally commissioned two more Israel-made fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC), also known as Acero-class patrol gunboats, equipped with the Spike NLOS (non-line of sight) missile systems. The commissioning rites for the new vessels, named BRP Herminigildo Yurong (PG-906) and BRP Laurence Narag (PG-907), were held at the Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila on May 21, PN spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos
Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., and Kodiak Robotics, Inc
XRST enhances autonomous surveillance with long-range detection, classification, and tracking capabilities for improved operational efficiency. Anduril Industries has announced the Extended Range Sentry Tower (XRST), the latest addition to its autonomous surveillance systems
Asia's largest and China's first vertical high-altitude simulation test stand for rocket engines completed an ignition test in Beijing on Wednesday, confirming its operational readiness and addressing a crucial gap in China's rocket engine testing capabilities. This was reported by the
Novorossiysk, a key city in Russia's Krasnodar Territory, fell under attack during the late hours of Friday, May 17, as drones targeted critical facilities, including oil depots and terminals. According to reports from the Russian publication
Diehl Defences IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile (AIM-2000) has been fired for the first time as a guided missile from Korea Aerospace Industries' (KAI) KF-21, South Koreas 4.5th generation indigenous fighter currently under development
The fifth TNI AU C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft, bearing tail number A-1342, touched down at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base Apron in Jakarta, on May 16. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the military transport aircraft's arrival was greeted by the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Wakasau), Air Marshal Madya TNI Andyawan Martono Putra
Saab has asked Babcock to support the design for the development of the Swedish Navys new Luleå-class Surface Combatant. Saab, commissioned by FMV, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, will design four ships for the Swedish Navy
The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor, has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This was achieved in collaboration with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and representatives from the four customer nations—France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
MBDA signed a European Defence Fund grant agreement and a Linked Procurement Contract with Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on May 15, initiating the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS²) concept phase with co-funding from member states. The European Commission's selection of the HYDIS² project for funding in July 2023 highlights the strategic importance placed on countering emerging hypersonic threats