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Tugboat Navy: Russia’s nuclear-powered submarine Orel (K-266) lost its power off the coast of Denmark

August 5, 2021 GDC 0

Russia’s nuclear-powered missile submarine Orel (Project 949A Antey) lost its power off the coast of the Danish island of Sehero; the Telegram reported citing the Danish Navy official. The Danish Navy has released a photo […]

Russia Purchased Iranian Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar Ballistic Missiles, Russia Ran Out of Iskander Missiles

November 1, 2022 0

Ukrainians have increasingly woken up to the sound of suicide drones as Russia turns to Iranian-made imports to destroy civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Now they may have another deadly Iranian weapon to worry about — [...]
President Putin has replaced fishing buddy Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense minister

May 13, 2024 0

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Sergei Shoigu as the country’s defense minister, appointing economist Andrey Belousov to the position. Shoigu, who has been in the role since 2012, will now lead Russia’s national security [...]
Saab to Supply Composite Superstructure to Singaporean Navy’s Warships

October 4, 2024 0

According to information published by Saab on August 22, 2024, the company has entered into an agreement with Singapore’s Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) to provide six composite superstructures for the Republic of Singapore [...]
Israeli IAI To Convert Ethiopian 767-300 Passenger Aircraft Into Freighter

August 28, 2021 0

Israel Aerospace Industries will establish a new conversion site at Addis Ababa. The company will work with Ethiopian Airlines to convert three Boeing 767-300 passenger aircraft into freighters at the new site. Israeli IAI returns [...]
Taiwan Launches Largest Coast Guard Vessel “Chiayi” (CG-5001)

March 27, 2021 0

Like many Asian nations, Taiwan is rapidly expanding their Coast Guard Administration (CGA). Naval News reports that Taiwan has launched it’s largest Coast Guard vessel ever, “Chiayi” (CG-5001). This is only part of a general major expansion. [...]
Fincantieri launches Qatari Emiri Navy’s first Doha-class corvette

February 28, 2020 0

The technical launch of Al Zubarah, the first of four Doha-class corvettes ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano, La Spezia on [...]

Canada to replace US-made M777 howitzers with new 155mm howitzers

March 24, 2025 0

The Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) program includes the planned acquisition of 80 to 98 self-propelled 155mm howitzers to replace the 33 US-made M777 towed systems currently in service. A request for information has been issued […]

Royal Marines selected the SIG SAUER MCX rifle for the commando force

March 17, 2025 0

The Royal Marines have confirmed the selection of the SIG SAUER MCX rifle as part of an ongoing effort to modernize their elite UK Commando Force. The MCX will be issued in both 300BLK and […]

Romania purchased South Korean K9 Howitzers Worth $715 million

March 12, 2025 0

Hyung-Kyu Kim reports in The Korea Economic Daily that a significant development in South Korea’s defense industry is underway as Hanwha Aerospace Co., a major player in aerospace and defense systems, is poised to secure […]

China Unveils Low-cost 155mm Wheeled Artillery System Copying German RCH 155 8×8 Howitzer

March 5, 2025 0

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Serbian Army Undergoing Training on New NORA B-52 Self-propelled Howitzers

February 26, 2025 0

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Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

February 18, 2025 0

Northrop Grumman has received a contract to produce illuminating flares for the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions’ (TAGM) unguided Hydra-70 Rocket programme. The five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded by General Dynamics […]