The Philippine Navy (PN) has reinforced its supply ships with a protective cover to resist water cannon assaults by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). PN supply ships are providing materials to the anchored BRP Sierra Madre stationed in Ayungin Shoal, which China claims as part of its maritime territory, a claim Manila disputes
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HENSOLDT is now equipping the German Armed Forces with an additional 90 Spotter 42 units. The first batch of Spotter 42 was delivered to the military last year
Safran Electronics & Defense and Edge Autonomy have jointly introduced the Lanner, a new configuration of the Penguin Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS), at Eurosatory 2024. The Lanner is based on the Penguin UAS platform, modified specifically to meet the requirements of the Light Tactical Drone System (SDTL) program for the French armed forces
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China has shifted its submarine manufacturing focus towards nuclear-powered vessels, prioritizing them over conventional diesel-electric propulsion. “The force is now emphasizing the development of nuclear-powered boats while still maintaining conventional ones,” Wen Xuexing, a captain at a submarine detachment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, said
Thales Belgium, WB Electronics, and AREX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of a new remote weapon system equipped with 70mm rockets. The project will combine AREX's ZMU 03/05 turret with Thales Belgium's unguided and guided rockets
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In a move marking its European debut, Hanwha Aerospace presented its multiple-barrel guided weapon system, 'Chunmu,' at the ongoing Eurosatory-2024 exhibition in Paris. The 'Chunmu' system on display features a variety of missiles with ranges of 80, 160, and 290 kilometers, along with 122mm caliber rockets
Anduril Industries has announced the opening of a new facility in Rhode Island to increase production to 200 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) per year. This