In response to escalating Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, U.S
The Russian Armed Forces have significantly reinforced their military might, acquiring a formidable arsenal of over 1,500 tanks and 22,000 drones in the year 2023, as disclosed by official end-of-year papers from the Russian Defense Ministry obtained by TASS. The documents, released by the Defense Ministry, reveal a notable increase in the country's military capabilities, with the sufficiency level reported to be over 84%
South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as the standout performer during this unprecedented surge in weapons orders, with its uncompleted orders experiencing a remarkable increase of more than seven times over the course of two years. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has fueled a surge in demand for military equipment, propelling the world's leading arms manufacturers to amass a record number of orders
Sweden has unofficially lifted its defense products embargo on Turkey, marking the end of a strained period. The decision comes after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Tuesday
As the new year approaches, the Brazilian Air Force welcomed its latest Gripen E fighter, delivered by the Swedish company Saab, as reported on the company's official 'X' (formerly Twitter) page
Russian Navy has bolstered its maritime capabilities by adding two nuclear-powered submarines and a diesel-electric boat to its fleet, according to reports from state media. Additionally, two more undersea platforms are slated to join the naval service later this year
AERO Vodochody hosted the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, at its headquarters, with the visit concentrating on exploring collaboration opportunities, specifically in the production and adoption of the new L-39NG aircraft. "I was very happy to welcome the Prime Minister to the Aero headquarters and introduce him to the production of our new L-39NG aircraft
The M1A1 Abrams main battle tank supplied by the U.S
NATO has selected Boeings E-7A Wedgetail as its next command and control aircraft as the Alliances existing Airborne Warning and Control (AWACS) fleet nears retirement. Production of the six new E-7A Wedgetail aircraft is set to begin in the coming years, with the first aircraft expected to be ready for operational duty by 2031
A Russian naval group, led by the large anti-submarine warfare ships Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleyev, along with the oceanic tanker Pechenga, has docked at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh. This marks the first visit in nearly half a century, as reported by state-owned TASS News Agency