Unidentified 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
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
Amidst clashes between the Myanmar junta and rebel forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) commenced week-long live-fire drills starting Saturday. According to a statement from the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the drills started at 9 am on Saturday in southeastern Yunnan province and will last for a few days
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian PM to take a flight in the indigenously developed LCA Tejas fighter jet by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Modi shared his experience on social media platform "X”
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are in the process of acquiring 15 C-295 transport aircraft, according to reports. The acquisition, currently in an advanced stage of approval at the Ministry of Defence, involves nine aircraft for the Navy and six for the Indian Coast Guard
The French armed forces have unveiled RAPACE, the world's first hydrogen fuel cell drone, on November 24, 2023. The project, led by researchers from the Centre de Recherche de l'École de l'Air (CREA), aims to develop a 100% French hydrogen UAV
The Kaluga Electromechanical Plant, part of the Avtomatika concern, has inked a deal with Turing Flying Machines LLC to commence the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial pre-production models of the T-300 and TFM-15 unmanned aerial systems have been crafted at KEMZ
MKU Limited from India introduced the Kavro Doma 360, the world's inaugural rifle-rated ballistic helmet, at Milipol Paris recently. This headgear offers protection against AK-47 MSC, M80 NATO BALL, and M193 rifle bullets
Rostec's Ruselectronics holding has showcased the compact anti-drone system "Chistyulya" for the first time, that is designed as a suitcase. The device, weighing up to 8 kg, can be remotely controlled to safeguard the operator from radiation and missile threats targeting radio-emitting objectives