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Damen, DNV Sign Classification & Verification Contract for Germany’s Upcoming F126 Frigates

June 22, 2021 @ 09:54 AM

Damen Naval and German ship classification society DNV, signed a contract for the comprehensive classification and verification of the new F126 frigates that a Damen-led team is building for the German Navy. Following the signing of the contract on June 7 at the DNV Maritime headquarters at its German office, DNV will carry out extensive work and conduct in-depth ship verifications and surveys in Hamburg, Wolgast and Kiel throughout the duration of the project
China’s Type 15 Light Tank Gains Versatility

June 21, 2021 @ 06:50 AM

Chinas Type 15 light tank developed for deployment in mountainous regions has been adapted for an amphibious role besides equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) for operations in open areas under heavy defensive conditions. In February 2021, the Type 15 tank officially entered service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Forces (PLAGF) Xinjiang Military Command
Keel of India’s Second Talwar-Class Frigate Laid

June 18, 2021 @ 04:54 PM

Keel of the second frigate of the Indian Navys Talwar-class (Project 1135.6) class of guided-missile frigates was laid on Saturday
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor Missiles Ordered for Brazilian Navy Frigates

June 17, 2021 @ 12:50 PM

European MBDA will provide Sea Ceptor air defence missile systems for the Brazilian Navys new Tamandaré-class frigates. Sea Ceptor is a smart weapon control system (WCS) that together with the fully-active Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) provides comprehensive self-defence and local area air defence (LAAD)
Indonesia Signs ‘Coming into Force’ Contract for 36 Rafale Jets: Report

June 16, 2021 @ 07:58 AM

Indonesia is believed to have signed a ‘Coming into force contract with France/Dassault Aviation for 36 Rafale jets on June 7 which will go into effect in December 2021. Indonesian publication,
Chinese Air Force Pilots Pit their Skills against AI Opponents in High-Tech...

June 14, 2021 @ 06:27 PM

The simulator was jointly developed by a PLA-AF brigade and unnamed research institutes, and has become a solid support in boosting pilots' combat capabilities, Chinese media reported. The AI is learning from the pilots as it gathers data from each training session
Fincantieri Secures Indonesian Contract for 8 FREMM, 2 Maestrale Frigates

June 10, 2021 @ 02:40 PM

Fincantieri and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia today signed a contract that covers supply of 6 new
Fincantieri to Help Daewoo Shipbuilding Design New South Korean Aircraft Carrier

June 10, 2021 @ 02:09 PM

Fincantieri today signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to support the Conceptual Design of the new class of aircraft carriers “CVX” for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Navy. The announcement was made during MADEX (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, currently underway in the South Korean port city of Busan
LIG Nex1 to Introduce Korean-made 'Goalkeeper' Close-in Weapon for Ships at MADEX

June 9, 2021 @ 05:44 AM

LIG Next1 said it will showcase Korean-made Goalkeeper advanced close-in weapons system (CIWS) at the Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) 2021 event scheduled to start on June 9. The South Korean Navy presently uses a Dutch CIWS called Goalkeeper, which automatically shoots thousands of bullets per minute to offer short-range defense for ships against fast-moving missiles, aircraft and surface vessels
Hanwa Defense Unveils Korean Vertical Launch System for Naval Missiles at MADEX...

June 9, 2021 @ 04:17 AM

Hanwha Defense today unveiled its Korean Vertical Launch System (KVLS) designed for warships at the 2021 International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX), June 9-12 which began at port city of Busan. Jointly developed by the state-funded Agency for Defense Development and Hanwha Defense, the KVLS is South Korean Navys standard vertical launch system for holding and firing different types of guided weapons, including anti-submarine, anti-air, and anti-surface missiles

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