The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) handed over to the Russian Air Forces a modernized A-50U airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft that will help in the detection of aircraft and missiles launched from Ukraine. On July 3, 2023, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, in a conference call with officers of the Russian Armed Forces, highlighted the need for expeditious modernization of the A-50
Thailands Navy Chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet announced his intention on Thursday to formally request the cabinet's approval for the acquisition of a Chinese submarine equipped with a Chinese-manufactured engine, although the government is open to exploring alternative options. The Thai navy has greenlit the installation of a Chinese-made CHD620 engine in the S26T Yuan-class submarine procured from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC)
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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has reported significant damage to multiple Russian aircraft and a combat helicopter resulting from an explosive incident, allegedly orchestrated by saboteurs, at the Chkalovsky Air Base in the Moscow region. Among the aircraft affected is the Il-20, originally developed by the Soviet Union by retrofitting the Il-18 passenger aircraft with an integrated ELINT (Electronic Intelligence) station and a radar surveillance station positioned beneath the fuselage
In a show of continued support for battle-ravaged Ukraine, Norway has announced its decision to donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This donation aims to bolster Ukraine's logistical capabilities by providing essential means to transport supplies to areas where traditional wheeled vehicles cannot tread
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of F-35 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $5.06 billion
Britains BAE Systems has secured an additional order worth £130 million ($162 million) from the UK government to supply munitions to war-torn Ukraine. The award follows the decision by the MOD to exercise the option to increase the supply contract announced in July from £280m to £410m
Sweden is presently considering the option of providing JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine as a potential donation. This was reported by SVT, citing Swedish radio station Ekot as the source
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that two Russian vessels were damaged in an attack on a Sevastopol ship repair facility by Ukrainian cruise missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force has confirmed that Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles are the only ones of their kind currently being used by Ukraine
The Polish Armaments Agency has signed a framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for the Homar-A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Under the program, Polish industry will work with Lockheed Martin to integrate key components of the HIMARS rocket launcher onto a Jelcz 6x6 truck