The Qatari Emiri Navy's new submarine, currently under construction in Italy, have made their first appearance. These submarines, being built by M23 SRL in Bergamo, were recently showcased at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland
The Indonesian Navys KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (GNR)-332 Martadinata-class frigate has arrived at Kuru Pier, HMAS Coonawara Naval Base in Darwin after a 440 nautical mile journey from Kupang. This voyage was part of the Kakadu 2024 Multilateral Exercise
Leonardo and WB SA Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 4 at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce. The MoU details their joint efforts to develop and explore business opportunities for tactical unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions, with a focus on AI-driven technologies and swarm operations
Turkey has initiated discussions to establish a new test site for ballistic missiles in Somalia. This is reported by
QinetiQ and RENK Group AG have partnered to jointly develop mobility solutions, focusing on hybridization and uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) for military land platforms in the 5 to 60-ton range. RENK Group AG will bring its expertise in gear technologies, electric drives, and power electronics
The Azerbaijani Army has announced the arrival of the first unit of the DITA 155mm self-propelled howitzer, part of a broader order for 70 systems from the Czech Republic-based Excalibur Army. This initial delivery was confirmed ahead of the Azerbaijan ADEX International Defense Fair, scheduled to take place from September 24 to 26, 2024, where the howitzer will be showcased
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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
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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.