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
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) officially opened its new missile manufacturing plant in Kongsberg, Norway, today, where the company will produce its Naval Strike Missile (NSM) and Joint Strike Missile (JSM). The new missile factory was inaugurated by Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth at a ceremony, alongside State Secretary Anne Marie Aanerud of the Norwegian Ministry of Defence and representatives from the NSM and JSM user nations
The 2024 'Pitch Black' exercise will involve 440 aircraft from 20 nations, with first-time participation from Italy, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Spain, Brunei, and Fiji. The biggest Exercise Pitch Black in Air Force history will return from July 12 to August 2
In a strong communiqué issued at the conclusion of the G7 Summit on Saturday, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) denounced Chinas “increasing use” of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Filipino vessels in the South China Sea. The G7 reiterated its staunch opposition to what it termed as Chinese “intimidation activities” in the contested waters
Patria has signed a bill of sale on Thursday to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish drone pilot trainer and manufacturer specializing in professional drones. The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed
The Dutch Defense Ministry has announced the procurement of new 120mm mortars to be integrated into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. These systems, manufactured by the Swedish company BAE Hägglunds, are set to provide enhanced mobility and firepower to armored infantry units for an extended period
Ukraine is set to begin testing a domestically developed guidance kit, similar to the U.S
Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the UN World Food Program (WFP), announced a "pause" in the distribution of humanitarian aid from the American-built Joint Logistics Over the Sea (JLOTS) pier off Gaza. The decision, driven by concerns over the safety of WFP personnel, followed a particularly deadly day in the ongoing conflict, reports
Rheinmetall is advancing its F-35A program by commissioning AERO-Bildungs GmbH to train production mechanics for the F-35A's center fuselage section in Weeze. AERO-Bildungs GmbH, specializing in aviation technical training, will help plan and implement training for Rheinmetall's F-35A program in Weeze
Sensor specialist HENSOLDT has unveiled a stealthy multifunctional infrared detection system developed for flying platforms. The system consists of a central computer and an imaging unit, employing two-color infrared technology to provide enhanced hazard detection capabilities with long-range coverage and a low false alarm rate