Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has rejected allegations made by China regarding its involvement in cyberattacks targeting Chinese entities, asserting instead that Beijing is responsible for escalating regional tensions. This statement comes in response to accusations from the Chinese Ministry of State Security, which claimed that a hacker group known as "Anonymous 64" has conducted frequent cyberattacks against China, Hong Kong, and Macau since earlier this year
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) to upgrade the combat systems on Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million ($48 million), involves both software and hardware updates to extend the operational lifespan of the Ula-class submarines
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a significant escalation in military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with over 300 targets reportedly struck today. This marks the largest bombardment of Lebanon since the 2006 conflict
The Brazilian Navy launched the MANSUP (Míssil Antinavio Nacional de Superfície) anti-ship missile from the Greenhalgh-class frigate F Rademaker (F49) for the first time on September 13. This launch was part of ongoing efforts to develop a surface-to-surface missile that will equip future naval vessels
China and Nepal have commenced a joint anti-terrorism military exercise, featuring the debut of a new type of ball-shaped reconnaissance drone. The exercise, known as Sagarmatha Friendship-2024, began with an opening ceremony at a training base in Chongqing Municipality, China, according to reports from Xinhua News Agency
The Philippine Navy has replaced the warship BRP Teresa Magbanua in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with another vessel, amid China's claim that the ship was withdrawn under pressure from the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG). The replacement vessel has been deployed to an undisclosed location to prevent any aggressive maneuvers by the CCG, National Maritime Council spokesperson Alexander Lopez
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Kongsberg has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to extend the operational life of Norway's Ula-class submarines. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 436 million (about $41 million), includes upgrades to the software and hardware of the Ula-class submarines' combat systems
Russia is reportedly seeking to expand its drone production capabilities to countries in Africa and Latin America to bypass sanctions imposed by Western nations on critical electronic components. This initiative, led by the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) in coordination with Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin, aims to establish manufacturing sites in nations with no restrictions on importing dual-use electronics
The launching ceremony of the second FDI frigate, Hellenic Ship (HS) Nearchos, took place at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient, France. The event was attended by key officials, including Nikolaos Dendias, the Minister of National Defence of Greece, and General Gaël Diaz de Tuesta, representing the French General Armament Directorate