The first block of the first FDI HN frigate (Defense and Intervention Frigate) for the Hellenic Navy was laid down in dry dock at Naval Groups shipyard in Lorient, France. This important step marks the beginning of the assembly of the ship in the building hall
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Poland has placed an order for additional underwater vehicles called Double Eagle SAROV (Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle) produced by Saab, for safe disposing of sea mines. Deliveries of the Double Eagle systems are scheduled with those of new vessels to the Polish Navy during 2026-2027
Australia has awarded Raytheon a five-year $322 million contract for in-service support for the Collins-class submarine combat system. Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Tony Dalton said the support would include a life-of-type extension – commencing in 2026, ongoing sustainment, and selected capability enhancements
The South Korean KF-21 'Boramae' fighter aircraft project has entered its test stage and the full-scale flight performance verification with all six prototypes will begin in October 2022.Korean-Indonesian joint development fighter jet has completed the initial soundness test using prototype No
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Boeing subsidiary, Insitu Inc. is awarded a $191,835,973 contract to procure 13 RQ-21A Blackjack air vehicles, 25 ScanEagle unmanned air vehicles
The Pentagon has announced a contract valued $311.17 million to Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin JV to produce Javelin missiles for Jordan and Lithuania
A pre-production or prototype batch of Russian single-engine Su-75 ‘Checkmate fighter jets will be produced in 2026, according to documents released at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, TASS reported. “The pre-production batch of the Su-75 light tactical aircraft should be manufactured in 2026,” the document says
The upcoming South Korean KF-21 'Boramae' fighter jet could fly into the Philippines Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) procurement program which already has the Saab Gripen and the F-16 in its short-list. The KF-21 is currently in its flight test program and is slated to join the Philippines Air Force sometime in 2026