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Iran Develops Hypersonic Ballistic Missile

November 10, 2022 @ 01:00 PM

Irans has announced the development of a new hypersonic ballistic missile “capable of penetrating all defense systems.” “The missile has a high velocity and can maneuver both in and out of the Earths atmosphere,” Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Irans Revolutionary Guards aerospace unit, told reporters on Thursday
UK to Deliver 1,000 Additional Surface to Air Missiles to Ukraine

November 10, 2022 @ 08:26 AM

The United Kingdom will shortly complete the delivery of approximately 1,000 additional surface to air missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This comes in response to Ukrainian requests for more air defence capabilities, and the missiles will play a vital role in the provision of air defence for Ukraine and the protection of its critical infrastructure which is being continually targeted by Russia, the UK defence ministry confirmed in a statement
German Navy Fields Vulcano 127 Guided Ammunition for F125 Frigate

November 10, 2022 @ 07:37 AM

The German Navy will start fielding Vulcano 127mm guided munitions for their F125 frigates. According to Italian and German governments requirements, the companies Diehl Defence and Leonardo developed and qualified the precision-guided ammunition family Vulcano 127 and 155 mm
Naval Group Launches First Defense and Intervention Frigate for French Navy

November 8, 2022 @ 02:14 PM

Naval Group launched Amiral Ronarch, the first defence and intervention (FDI) frigate built for the French Navy, in Lorient, on November 7. This frigate will be delivered in 2024
Iran Presents Upgraded Bavar-373 Missile System

November 8, 2022 @ 08:45 AM

Irans defense ministry has unveiled the upgraded version of the Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system with improved range. "Bavar-373 system was initially capable of destroying targets at 200km and now the upgraded system, aiming to attack targets at very long ranges, [including] ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, and bombers can destroy targets at 300km," Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani was quoted as saying by
Iranian Vessel Damaged in 2020 Fire Modernized to Carry Cruise Missiles

November 5, 2022 @ 08:24 AM

Iranian Navys Konarak support vessel that was damaged in friendly fire in 2020 has now been completely redesigned. Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani told
Russia Designs Coastal Mobile Launcher for Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile

November 4, 2022 @ 07:59 AM

Russian specialists have reportedly produced the prototype of a mobile launcher for Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missiles, to be a part of a coastal defense missile system. "The prototype of a mobile launcher of a coastal defense missile system, using a Tsirkon hypersonic missile, has already been created
Taiwan to Build 8 Light Frigates Starting with First Two in 2023

October 31, 2022 @ 06:01 AM

Taiwan plans to start building first two of eight new light frigates in 2023 under a $763 million project. The Ministry of National Defense wanted to construct new-generation guided-missile frigates under the Chen Hai Project
Korea Aerospace Bags $308 Million DAPA Contract to Develop Amphibious Helicopter

October 28, 2022 @ 01:21 PM

The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on October 27 that it had signed a 440 billion won (US$308.7 million) "Amphibious Attack Helicopter System Development Project" with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)The Amphibious Attack Helicopter System Development Project is meant to equip the Marine force with a suitable helicopter for amphibious attack and air fire support during ground operations
Germany Conducts First Operational Tests of Anti-Drone Laser Weapon

October 28, 2022 @ 06:52 AM

A German frigate for the first time fired a high-energy laser weapon meant to defeat drones during recent drills held in the Baltic Sea, Rheinmetall announced today. On August 30, the frigate Sachsen engaged drones at short and very short range in the Baltic Sea near Putlos Major Training Area

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