North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a new naval base under construction, signaling a significant expansion of the country's naval infrastructure. The state media outlet KCNA reported on Sunday that the site is being developed to accommodate “large, modern surface and underwater vessels,” as part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities
Germany has ordered 17 new IRIST-T air defense systems (ADS) for Kyiv, the single biggest ADS commitment to date as Russia continues to pound Ukraine with its superior missiles and control over airspace.
The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air Force Base in Ramstein
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
The Department of Defense plans to deliver advanced missile-tracking capabilities to combatant commanders by the end of 2025. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency, outlined the current status and future plans for the agencys satellite programs at a recent conference in Arlington, Virginia
The Italian Navy has announced that its carrier-based F-35B Lightning II fighter fleet has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC). Italy now joins the United States and the United Kingdom as one of the few nations operating aircraft carriers with 5th-generation fighter jets and is the only European Union country with such advanced assets in its Carrier Strike Group
Hanwha Ocean has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Polands WB Electronics to collaborate on the Polish Navys Orka submarine program. The agreement was formalized at the MSPO 2024 defense exhibition, held in Targi Kielce, Poland, from September 3 to 6
The downing of the first Ukrainian F-16 last week has triggered demands within certain NATO partner-countries to impose a no-fly zone over Western Ukraine. NATO is currently discussing the shooting down of Russian missiles over Ukraine by the air defense of the Alliance countries
The Indian Navy and the South African Navy have formalized an Implementing Agreement (IA) focused on ensuring the safety of the South African Navy's submarine crew in the event of distress or accidents. This agreement, signed by Admiral Dinesh K
At the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2024 in Kielce, the Polish defense company WB GROUP unveiled the Warmate 50 kamikaze drone featuring a 50-kilogram warhead. Currently under development, the Warmate 50s capabilities make it the first long-range loitering munition of its kind produced in Poland