Japan is reportedly exploring the transfer of Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines, which could mark Tokyos first full naval platform export in decades amid growing concerns over Chinese maritime assertiveness. The Philippine Navy confirmed the development Sunday, stating officials will conduct a “joint visual inspection” of the 109-meter-long vessels later this summer, following an invitation from Japans Defense Ministry
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ASELSAN has completed a live-fire test of its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, confirming the systems ability to deflect infrared-guided missiles equipped with active warheads. The YILDIRIM 100 system directed multi-band laser energy at incoming missile seekers, effectively neutralizing them mid-flight
A Patriot air defense battery in Kyiv was reportedly destroyed this week following coordinated Russian strikes using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and Iskander-M ballistic systems. This is according to a report from the
The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) have jointly warned of a growing use of chemical weapons by Russia in Ukraine, marking what they describe as a serious breach of international law. According to a
Six defence companies from across Europe gathered near Rome on July 3 to test unmanned systems as part of the European Defence Agencys (EDA) first-ever European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign. The
The Boeing Company has been awarded a $2.8 billion contract by the U
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Frances defence procurement agency (DGA) notified Harmattan AI of a contract to supply 1,000 micro-combat drones. The French company secured the
The Polish Armament Agency has signed a contract with URC Systems, spol. s r