The Dutch Defense sector has introduced LIght FIdelity (LiFi) technology for data communication during the assembly and storage of ammunition, showcasing its effectiveness in a demonstration yesterday at the ammunition storage facility in Beetgumermolen. Unlike traditional WiFi, LiFi utilizes invisible light waves, which are not susceptible to ignition risks associated with electromagnetic radio waves
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag recently approved multiple projects totaling
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) programme to construct three logistics support vessels for the UK has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), marking the first engineering milestone in the project. The PDR was achieved through collaborative sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK as the primary contractor, and BMT, which leads the functional design phase
The United Kingdom is set to manufacture artillery gun barrels for the first time in 10 years, and develop new long-range strike weapons, as part of a new defense agreement with Germany. The deal, known as the
The Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah has commenced the use of Nasr-2 precision-guided missiles to strike Israeli military installations, with reports confirming an attack on an Israeli naval base in Haifa. The Nasr-2 missile, a surface-to-surface weapon weighing 650 kg and featuring a 140 kg warhead, has an operational range of 150 kilometers
HENSOLDT has introduced three new digital optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles, combining optical technologies with sensors to improve reconnaissance and targeting accuracy. The systems include the ATTICA GL Digital, a thermal imaging solution for the gunner of the Leopard 2A8
RAM-System GmbH has been awarded two contracts worth €244.5 million and $137 million to supply the German Navy with additional Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B Guided Missile Round Packs
Fincantieri Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan Holdings, a company under the Qatari Ministry of Defense, to develop the Omega360 radar system. This radar will serve as the key sensor in Qatars national anti-drone system
Two alcohol factories in Russias Tula region were targeted by Ukrainian drones, the region's governor, Dmitry Milyaev, confirmed on Tuesday
Turkish defense manufacturer FNSS Defense Systems and Indonesian company PT Pindad, have agreed to produce a new armored personnel carrier (APC) based on the KAPLAN MT, a medium tank that was previously delivered to the Indonesian Armed Forces. The vehicles, which will be developed in two different configurations, are set for delivery by the end of 2026