Ukraine's GUR military intelligence announced the destruction of a Russian patrol ship, the Sergei Kotov, off the coast of annexed Crimea. Kyiv additionally asserted responsibility for a drone strike targeting an oil depot in a Russian border region
Turkeys ASELSAN signed a contract today to export the Laser Guidance Kit (LGK) to Qatar which will be integrated into the Mark-82 General Purpose Bomb by the Doha-based BARQ QSTP LLC. The contract was signed at the DIMDEX 2024 International defense fair currently being held in Doha
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Belgium is ready to utilize the €1.7 billion received from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraines defense needs, as announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
Russia's Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a Rostec company, has developed and commenced mass production of an advanced anti-unmanned aerial vehicle complex. Named "Groza
Rheinmetall has secured an order to provide a European member of NATO with multiple rocket launcher ammunition boasting a 300 km range, along with other systems valued at over €300 million. The order, confirmed in December 2023, is scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2027
Nexter has presented the latest iteration of the French 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, VBCI MkII, at the DIMDEX-2024 exhibition (March 4-6) with the aim of bolstering the Qatar Armed Forces. The French proposal aligns with Qatar's 2030 vision, contributing to the development of the Qatar Emiri Defense Industrial and Technology Base
Iran has showcased a range of weapons at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, including radars, air defense systems, and the ‘Gaza drone. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani is present at DIMDEX 2024, actively participating in the military exhibition and engaging in discussions with Qatari officials
Turkish missile maker Roketsan introduced its LEVENT air defense missile for the first time at Doha International Maritime Defense Fair (DIMDEX) 2024 in Qatar today. Designed specifically for the close air defense of naval platforms, the LEVENT Missile aims to counter a variety of airborne threats, particularly anti-ship missiles
Russian Army has decided against deploying the T-14 Armata tank, considered Russia's most modern, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War due to its high cost. Sergey Chemezov, the head of Russian defense company Rostec, confirmed on March 4 that the decision, initially made in September 2023, was primarily influenced by the exorbitant cost of the T-14 Armata