South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a 556.2 billion won ($400 million) contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the supply of the first mass-produced engine for the KF-21 combat jet
Rostec subsidiary Ruselectronics has offered to supply Belarus with anti-drone systems, which it showcased for the first time at the II International Exhibition of the Security Industry “National Security Belarus-2024” in Minsk (June 19-21). The equipment enables the detection of not only the drone itself but also its operator, and provides effective counteraction to the FPV drones that are actively used today
Russia has called on its troops to be prepared as NATO continues to strengthen its military presence near the country's borders, with the recent inclusion of Finland in the Alliance. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced strategic measures to reinforce force groupings in the north-western and western strategic directions during a thematic teleconference with the leadership of the Russian Armed Forces at the National Centre for State Defence Control
The first batches of Upyr first-person view (FPV) thermal-imaging drones have been sent to Russian troops in the special military operation area in Ukraine. "Among the technical innovations, we have sent the first batches of Upyrs with thermal imagers
Ruselectronics, a division of the Rostec State Corporation, is set to reveal its latest counter-drone system, the Serp-VS6, at the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh. Developed by the Vector Research Institute, this automated system aims to suppress unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and detect drone operators through radio monitoring equipment
Reports have surfaced of a concerted effort to poison Russian soldiers in the specialized military operation zone covering the Kherson and Zaporozhye directions, with the alleged method being the contamination of whiskey. The Telegram channel "Winged," affiliated with Far Eastern warriors, has reported on the attempted poisoning
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered into a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply its Adaptive Defense Antenna (ADA) system for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) 2nd Phase Production in the Republic of Korea. The agreement was announced during the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition
Japans Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) unveiled a new submarine concept for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), intended to succeed the Taigei-class, on December 12. Notable design features include an aft sail placement for enhanced maneuverability and bow diving planes
Russia's "Penicillin" reconnaissance system, developed by NII Vector under the Ruselectronics holding of Rostec, is actively deployed in ongoing military operations to detect and locate Ukrainian targets. A commanding officer of the Penicillin reconnaissance system crew outlined its functionality in a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry, explaining its role in detecting enemy actions through acoustics and reporting coordinates to the command post for strategic decision-making
The Air Force Reserve Command's C-130H Hercules fleet is embarking on a transformation from analog to digital systems, with recent testing initiating a substantial upgrade of the aircraft's avionics. Known as the Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP Inc 2), this comprehensive update represents a significant improvement to the aircraft's avionics and navigation systems, which are nearly six decades old