Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lithuanias Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance to collaborate on the production of medium-caliber ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) in Lithuania, as well as for Ukraine. "This project will be another important step forward in the development of Lithuania's defense industry
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a significant escalation in military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with over 300 targets reportedly struck today. This marks the largest bombardment of Lebanon since the 2006 conflict
The Brazilian Navy launched the MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) anti-ship missile from the Greenhalgh-class frigate F Rademaker (F49) for the first time on September 13. This launch was part of ongoing efforts to develop a surface-to-surface missile that will equip future naval vessels
China and Nepal have commenced a joint anti-terrorism military exercise, featuring the debut of a new type of ball-shaped reconnaissance drone. The exercise, known as Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, began with an opening ceremony at a training base in Chongqing Municipality, China, according to reports from Xinhua News Agency
The Philippine Navy has replaced the warship BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with another vessel, amid China's claim that the ship was withdrawn under pressure from the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). The replacement vessel has been deployed to an undisclosed location to prevent any aggressive maneuvers by the CCG, National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez
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Kongsberg has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to extend the operational life of Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million (about $41 million), includes upgrades to the software and hardware of the Ula-class submarines' combat systems
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Russian Forces shot down some 101 Ukrainian UAVs on Friday including a few ultra long range "Palnitsya" missile/drone in various border areas around Kursk. The Russian MoD released images of a downed "Palnitsya" drone some 20 km from Kursk, near the village of Kolodnoye where a crew of the Pantsir-S1 air defense system intercepted the jet-powered "kamikaze" UAV of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF)
The launching ceremony of the second FDI frigate, Hellenic Ship (HS) Nearchos, took place at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France. The event was attended by key officials, including Nikolaos Dendias, the Minister of National Defence of Greece, and General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta, representing the French General Armament Directorate