In a massive demonstration that brought together hundreds of farmers and 300 pieces of agricultural equipment, protesters in the German city of Unterluss blocked access roads to Rheinmetall's newly initiated ammunition production plant. The "Werk Niedersachsen" facility is under construction to enhance Germany's self-reliance in ammunition production, supporting NATO defense capabilities
Naval Group has officially announced the successful completion of the modernization process for the third and final La Fayette frigate (FLF), the Aconit, in late 2023. The comprehensive six-month refurbishment, encompassing both dockside and sea trials, aimed to ensure the vessel's functionality and alignment with updated specifications
Rheinmetall on Tuesday broke ground for a new factory in Lower Saxony, Germany that will produce artillery ammunition, explosives and rocket artillery components. The factory will eventually manufacture some 200,000 artillery shells a year, along with up to 1,900 tonnes of RDX explosive and, optionally, other components for producing ammunition charges
Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of over 200 armored security vehicles, allocating an estimated 150 million NIS ($41.1 million) for the purchase
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Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, announced the completion of a crucial design review for its Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) offering in collaboration with the U.S
Rostec has launched a training program at RT-Tekhpriemka's Training Center, covering UAV operations, data analysis, and specialized instruction for counter-drone experts and UAV ground control operators. The training encompasses both theoretical and practical aspects, incorporating pre-flight and flight training sessions tailored to individual schedules
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense industry cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense, as announced during the 'World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hanwha said in a statement on February 13 that the signing ceremony, which took place on the 8th, involved Hanwha Aerospace executive Kim Young-don and Saudi Arabian Minister of National Defense Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud
Officials of the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) illegally de-registered 59 aircraft from Russian jurisdiction and sent them to third countries of which two IL-76 transport planes and three Mi-8 helicopters were used by Ukraine in its war with Moscow, Izvestia reported
A Dutch court has ordered the Netherlands to halt the delivery of parts for F-35 fighter jets destined for use by Israel in the Gaza Strip. The decision came after the court upheld an appeal by human rights organizations, asserting that supplying these parts contributed to alleged violations of international law by Israel in its conflict with the Palestinian terror group Hamas