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Russia Set to Construct New Aircraft Carrier as Navy Expands Capabilities

January 10, 2024 @ 03:46 PM

Russia has announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier, according to Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov. The revelation was made in an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda daily, where Admiral Yevmenov emphasized the strategic importance of such a move in bolstering the country's maritime strength
BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Australian Navy Frigates' Mk 45 Systems

January 9, 2024 @ 08:24 AM

BAE Systems has been granted a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to undertake a critical upgrade of the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems installed on Anzac class frigates. The upgrade, involving the implementation of a Common Control System (CCS), aims to address obsolescence issues and extend the operational life of the existing gun systems
Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade Receives Electronic Warfare Systems to Counter First Person...

January 6, 2024 @ 06:18 AM

In response to the escalating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces has received a donation of 100 electronic warfare systems from the Ukrainian company Metinvest to counter cheap but lethal First Person View (FPV) drones. The donation, valued at over UAH 11 million, is aimed at fortifying the brigade's defenses against the growing threat of enemy drones
Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles

January 5, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The Finnish Defence Forces have opted to acquire an additional 40 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, utilizing the supplementary purchase option embedded in the agreement inked with Patria in June 2023. The initial pact involved the procurement of 91 vehicles, and the appended option allowed for an additional purchase of up to 70 units
Singapore Awards ST Engineering Contract for Formidable-Class Frigate Upgrade

January 3, 2024 @ 06:06 AM

Singapore has awarded ST Engineering a contract to upgrade its Formidable-class frigates. The contract was announced by the firm on December 14, aligning with Singapore's efforts to address challenges related to limited troop size and training spaces
U.S. Discusses "Collective Action" with U.K., Netherlands Against Houti Red Sea Attacks...

January 1, 2024 @ 10:31 AM

In response to escalating Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, U.S
Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones

December 28, 2023 @ 05:37 AM

The Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
Saudi Defence Minister Views Rafale Demo As Riyadh Seeks 54 Aircraft

December 21, 2023 @ 05:29 AM

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the French frigate “Chevalier Paul” in the Mediterranean Sea in southern France today where he witnessed an air defense exercise with the participation of a number of Rafale aircraft. Upon his arrival, His Highness was received by the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, Sébastien Lecornu, the Saudi Press Agency reported
Navantia Starts Building Second F-110 Class Frigate for Spanish Navy

December 20, 2023 @ 06:19 AM

Navantia has initiated the construction process of the second F-110 class frigate for the Spanish Navy, affirming the accelerated progress of a program valued at €4.3 billion
Germany and Lithuania Sign Historic Agreement for Permanent Bundeswehr Deployment in Lithuania

December 19, 2023 @ 07:45 AM

German and Lithuanian defense ministers, Boris Pistorius and Arvydas Anušauskas, signed a historic agreement in Vilnius on December 18, laying the foundation for the first-ever permanent deployment of a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank and deter potential Russian aggression. The decision to station approximately 5,000 Bundeswehr personnel in Lithuania by 2025 underscores Germany's commitment to solidarity with its NATO allies and the defense of alliance territory

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