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A Chinese Navy helicopter flew within three meters of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aircraft conducting a maritime domain awareness flight over Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the South China Sea on February 18. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) described the encounter as dangerous and a violation of international aviation regulations
Turkey's national point air defense system, GÖKSUR, completed its
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The NATO-Ukraine Analysis, Education and Training Centre (JATEC) has officially begun operations in Bydgoszcz, Poland, marking the establishment of the first institution of its kind within NATO structures. The
Damen Shipyards Group has introduced a new range of logistics support ships (LSS) designed to extend the operational reach of naval forces by providing logistical support. The new LSS series consists of two variants, the LSS 9000 and LSS 11000, measuring 127 meters and 140 meters in length, respectively
Ukraines state-owned defense company, Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI), has signed a
AeroVironment has introduced the JUMP 20-X, a modular Group 3 VTOL uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed for autonomous maritime operations, at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX). Engineered for shipboard use in contested environments, the JUMP 20-X features a heavy-fuel engine compatible with multiple fuel types, enhancing operational flexibility and simplifying logistics
Hensoldt has secured a €17.6 million contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to develop
The MIDLAS Vertical Launch System developed by Roketsan is on display at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, featuring Hisar-D RF, Siper and Atmaca missiles. MIDLAS improves warships' firepower by enabling 360-degree missile launches while reducing radar visibility, writes Turkish publication