North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently inspected a new naval base under construction, signaling a significant expansion of the country's naval infrastructure. The state media outlet KCNA reported on Sunday that the site is being developed to accommodate “large, modern surface and underwater vessels,” as part of North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its naval capabilities
Japan's Ministry of Defense on Monday announced the creation of a new "Fleet Information Warfare" command for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This move will lead to the dissolution of the Fleet Intelligence Command, the JMSDFs only specialized intelligence unit, as part of a broader strategic overhaul
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that it is delivering its Star SAFIRE 380-HLD multi-spectral imaging systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as part of an agreement worth up to $20.8 million
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12
The Netherlands is going to provide air-to-air missiles for Ukrainian F-16s that can use to defend Ukrainian airspace. This means Ukraine cannot use the air-to-air missiles for its operations inside Russia such as the current attempt to capture land in the Kursk region
Ukraine and the U.S
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
Naval Group is set to launch the Nearchos, the second Kimon-class frigate for Greece, on September 19, 2024, at its Lorient shipyard. This follows the successful launch of its sister ship, Kimon, exactly one year ago
The Department of Defense plans to deliver advanced missile-tracking capabilities to combatant commanders by the end of 2025. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency, outlined the current status and future plans for the agencys satellite programs at a recent conference in Arlington, Virginia