Poland has deployed the first batch of South Korean-made K2 Black Panther tanks in Braniewo, 153 km from the border with Russias Kaliningrad region. The first seven K2 tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Rotem, arrived at the Polish military base in Braniewo on November 14
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted a test flight of its Gray Eagle STOL unmanned aircraft on November 12, 2024, launching it from the South Korean Navys amphibious landing ship, Dokdo, near Pohang
The South Korean (ROK) Navy yesterday tested the takeoff of the General Atomics "Mojave" drone from the ROKS Dokdo, exploring the potential to convert the amphibious assault ship into a drone carrier. This was the second takeoff of the Mojave from a flight deck, after a test on the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales last year, and the first instance of launching a fixed-wing drone from a large vessel, as the ROK Navy had previously only operated VTOL UAVs
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a NOK 10 billion ($902 million), multi-year contract with the US Navy for the delivery of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) over five years. The contract includes options that could increase its value to NOK 12 billion
The Yemeni Armed Forces reported conducting two extended military operations targeting U.S
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has received Military Production Organisation Approval (MPOA) from the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA), allowing it to manufacture aerospace components locally for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The approval is expected to increase the availability of parts for ADF aircraft and lower sustainment costs
China has increased its military flights into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by 300%, according to the U.S
The Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) has confirmed the existence of the twin-seat variant of its J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20S whose scale model is displayed at the Airshow China 2024 scheduled to commence tomorrow in Zhuhai. This is the first time that AVIC has officially confirmed the existence of the J-20S, the world's first and only model of a two-seater stealth combat aircraft
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has introduced compact anti-drone and electronic warfare solutions designed for tanks and armored vehicles at Airshow China 2024, highlighting new approaches in ground defense against drones. NORINCOs anti-drone modules, mounted on its tanks and armored vehicles, aim to address threats posed by low-altitude, small, and slow-moving drones
The Chinese government announced the baselines of the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao island (Scarborough Shoal) a day after Manila passed the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act which aim to extend its control over some islands and sea lanes in the South China Sea. The two legal measures intended to control certain islands and sea lanes in the South China within the Philippines exclusive economic zone are certain to put Beijing and Manila on a collision course