The collective West is reportedly preparing to dispatch approximately 5,000 cruise missiles to Kyiv, comprising 2,500 American AGM-158A/B JASSM, 800 British Storm Shadow, and 600 German Taurus missiles. This initiative stems from the formation of a missile coalition at the NATO summit in Paris last February, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities
South Korea intends to launch its second military satellite in early April as part of a project aimed at deploying five satellites for enhanced monitoring of North Korea. Last December, South Korea deployed its first surveillance satellite using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from a U
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Ukrainian defense forces executed precision strikes on Russian naval assets and infrastructure in Crimea, confirming hits on two key Russian landing ships, the "Yamal" and "Azov" Ropucha-class vessels, stationed in Sevastopol's port. Additionally, Ukrainian Air Force operations targeted the communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and other critical installations utilized by occupying forces
The Russian military has showcased the ability to guide a one-and-a-half-ton high-explosive aerial bomb, the FAB-1500, with precision over long distances, a feature previously considered unattainable for such weaponry. According to Russian
Taiwan will take delivery of the first two MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the United States in 2026, with two more scheduled for delivery in 2027. Additionally, assurances have been given regarding the delivery of FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense systems to Taiwan, with a target completion date of the following year
India's BEML conducted the maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML's Engine division in the Mysuru complex on March 20. The engine boasts features such as a high power-to-weight ratio and operability in extreme conditions, including high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures, and desert environments, Indian defense ministry said in a statement
Anduril Industries has announced the completion of testing for its ALTIUS-700M loitering munition by the U.S
France's inaugural third-generation nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SNLE 3G) saw its steel cutting ceremony held at Naval Group's shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20, marking the commencement of the project. Launched in February 2021, the SNLE 3G (Sous-marin nucléaire lanceur dengins – 3rd generation) program for the French Navy integrates various entities, including the armed forces, the French defense procurement agency DGA, which oversees project management, the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) responsible for nuclear boilers, and Naval Group, managing overall project responsibilities for the submarines, in collaboration with TechnicAtome for nuclear boilers
Airbus has decided to halt discussions with Atos regarding the potential acquisition of its Big Data and Security (BDS) business line, dealing a blow to Atos's efforts to overcome financial hurdles. The