The Italian Navys first next-generation FREMM EVO frigate entered production on April 3, with a steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieris Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa. The contract for two FREMM EVO frigates was signed in July 2024 between OSN—a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%)—and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement)
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grummans AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system to enhance the survivability of its C-130J airlifter fleet. The system is designed to protect against weapon systems and electronic warfare threats in complex electromagnetic environments
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Avantel Limited has secured an INR 11.37 crore contract ($1
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DARPA has selected nearly 20 quantum computing firms for the initial phase of its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), a program aimed at assessing the feasibility of building a fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2033. The
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, has launched a new Process Factory at the Kazan Helicopter Plant in Tatarstan, designed to train specialists in lean manufacturing techniques. The facility will provide a mix of theoretical and practical training, focusing on reducing production costs, optimizing workflows, and improving workplace efficiency
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Dutch F-35 fighter jets intercepted 23 Russian aircraft over NATOs eastern flank during a four-month airspace surveillance mission, which has now concluded with Portugal assuming the role. Operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia, the Dutch air force detachment consisted of four aircraft and around 150 personnel
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Jamnagar, Gujarat state, during a night training mission, killing one pilot and severely injuring another. The aircraft, a twin-seater variant, went down in an open field in Suvarda village, about 12 km from Jamnagar, and caught fire