Japan's Ministry of Defense on Monday announced the creation of a new "Fleet Information Warfare" command for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This move will lead to the dissolution of the Fleet Intelligence Command, the JMSDFs only specialized intelligence unit, as part of a broader strategic overhaul
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
Russias T-90 tanks have been fitted with a simple but effective anti-FPV drone device, a set of reinforced rubber mats hanging from the turret housing to fend off FPV drones. FPV drones are known to get under the gap between the turret housing, an area considered the most vulnerable part of a tank
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12
The Netherlands is going to provide air-to-air missiles for Ukrainian F-16s that can use to defend Ukrainian airspace. This means Ukraine cannot use the air-to-air missiles for its operations inside Russia such as the current attempt to capture land in the Kursk region
Ukraine and the U.S
The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air Force Base in Ramstein
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
Naval Group is set to launch the Nearchos, the second Kimon-class frigate for Greece, on September 19, 2024, at its Lorient shipyard. This follows the successful launch of its sister ship, Kimon, exactly one year ago