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French DGA Launches Third Force Supply Ship

April 21, 2026 @ 10:46 AM

The "logistics fleet" (Flotlog) program reached a major milestone in April 2026 with the launching of the force supply vessel (BRF), Émile Bertin with a view to delivery to the French Navy in 2027. The BRF ships which were ordered in 2019 from a consortium (GME) composed of Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group
In a First, Russian Geran Drone Shot Down by Ukrainian Unmanned...

April 20, 2026 @ 02:13 PM

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have for the first time intercepted a Russian Geran-type drone using an interceptor launched from an unmanned surface vessel, the military said on April 19. The interception was carried out by a naval drone unit of the 412th Nemesis Brigade operating in the maritime zone
Russian Su-35 has Downed More Enemy Aircraft Compared to Any Other Jet...

April 20, 2026 @ 07:19 AM

Russias Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighter jet has the “biggest record of downed adversary combat planes among all fourth-generation fighters,” according to Head of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies Ruslan Pukhov. In comments made to the Russian news agency TASS, Pukhov said that the Su-35 boasts the worlds most extensive modern experience of air combat
Rheinmetall Likely to Receive German Army’s Euro 2.4 Billion Loitering Munitions Contract

April 18, 2026 @ 04:44 PM

The Budget Committee (BMVg) of the German Army on April 15 approved a third framework agreement on the procurement of loitering ammunition systems (LMS). The manufacturer is likely to be Rheinmetall with with a framework agreement of up to almost 2
Japan to Supply 11 Frigates to Australia in its Biggest Ever Arms...

April 18, 2026 @ 09:26 AM

Japan on Saturday signed an agreement with Australia to supply the first three of a planned fleet of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to the Australian Navy, marking the largest defense export contract in Japans history. Signed in Melbourne by Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, the deal whose value was not specified, but estimated at $10-$15 billion
Ukraine Deployment Begins for Japan’s First Interceptor-Drone

April 17, 2026 @ 12:12 PM

Terra Drone Corp., of Japan today announced that operational deployment in Ukraine has commenced for the “Terra A1” interceptor drone
U.K. Transfers $1 Billion in Profits from Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

April 17, 2026 @ 06:49 AM

The UK has transferred 752 million pounds (about 1 billion dollars) in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, Ukraine's Finance Ministry said April 15. "Ukraine has received the latest tranche from the United Kingdom in the amount of 752 million pounds (about 1 billion U
Russia Threatens to Target European Companies Supplying Drone Components to Ukraine

April 17, 2026 @ 06:27 AM

The Russian Ministry of Defense published a list of countries and companies it alleges produce parts for drones used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Kremlin claimed that components for Ukrainian drones are produced not only in Turkey, but also by various companies operating in Germany, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic , and Israel
Pakistan Navy Tests Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile Against Moving Sea Target

April 16, 2026 @ 01:35 PM

The Pakistan Navy has successfully tested its sea-launched anti-ship ballistic missile, which some reports say is called “SMASH” against a moving target at sea. Capable of reaching hypersonic speeds, SMASH is considered among the most advanced anti-ship missile systems in the region
German TKMS, Spanish Navantia in MoU to Pitch Submarines Projects to NATO

April 16, 2026 @ 01:10 PM

German TKMS AG and Spanish Navantia S.A

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