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A26 the Disruptor

Europe

Saab Awarded Contract Torpedo 62 Life Extension

December 26, 2021 GDC 0

Defense and security company Saab has received another contract from the Swedish Defense Material Organization (FMV) for the next phase of the life extension program of Torpedo 62. The order includes pre-studies and engineering which […]

Defense Industry

Saab Awarded Contract For A26 Submarine For Sweden

August 30, 2021 GDC 0

Saab has announced on 29 August that it received further order from the Swedish Defense Material Administration (FMV) to continue the development and production, as well as expand the capabilities, of the two A26 Blekinge […]

Naval Platforms

Submarine Design: Tank Plan of a Diesel Electric Submarine

April 16, 2021 GDC 0

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Industry

Saab started manufacturing A26 Disruptor Submarines

October 12, 2020 GDC 0

Saab recently conducted an online Submarine Seminar, with a strong focus on the A26 program. The A26 design is the baseline on which Saab is building its next generation multi-role submarine offering. With the type […]

Naval Platforms

Why Swedish Navy’s A26 Disruptor Is The Quietest Submarine?

September 6, 2020 GDC 0

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Naval Platforms

Evolution of Stealthy Gotland-class Lead to Almost Invisible A26 The Disruptor

May 19, 2020 GDC 0

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Europe

Dutch MoD Issued B-Letter To Naval Group, Saab & TKMS For Walrus SSK Replacement

April 25, 2020 GDC 0

The shortlisted candidates, from top to bottom: TKMS’ Type 212 Saab Damen’s A26, Naval Group Royal IHC design based on “Barracuda family” The Dutch Ministry of Defense today issued the B-Letter for the Walrus-class submarine […]

Europe

The Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) Submarine Replacement Programme

April 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Dutch MoD will have provided more clarity about which shipyard or shipyards will proceed to the next round. While this article is being written, there is still fierce competition going on. Four international shipbuilders […]

Europe

Defexpo 2018 – Saab Group Pavillion

April 20, 2018 GDC 0

Saab attends India’s Defexpo 2018 Land, Naval and Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition in India. Saab presents with a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems from the air, land and sea domains. Please visit us […]

Naval Platforms

Sweden’s A26 “The Disruptor”: The most stealthy submarine of the world

March 21, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • China’s massive military buildup near Dokhlam

    August 31, 2020 0
    Despite the disengagement efforts between India and China, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has built two air defence positions near the 2017 Doklam stand-off region and Naku La in Sikkim.  Information about the Chinese activity [...]
  • Ukraine Offers Cutting-edge AI-enabled Drone Warfare Capability to Taiwan.

    June 20, 2026 0
    The CEO of UFORCE, a Ukrainian producer of attack drones, flew to Tokyo in April with a pitch for Japanese officials and defense contractors: build thousands of our drones to defend yourself and allies. Spectacular [...]
  • Rohingya crisis might not have arisen if there was sufficient air power in Chittagong: Bangladesh Army Chief (thief) said.

    April 24, 2026 0
    Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman (corrupt thief) said that if the Bangladesh Air Guard had a strong presence in Cox’s Bazar or Chittagong region, the Rohingya crisis could not have arisen. He said this at the [...]
  • China’s Domestic Engine Problems Continue to Become A Headache For PLA-AF

    January 13, 2022 0
    Problems encountered in the development of new WS-15 engine mean PLA Air Force’s first J-20s are not so stealthy at supersonic speeds. China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVCDateJuly 19, 2020Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t [...]
  • Western Anti-Air Missile System Saving Ukrainian Lives

    July 8, 2023 0
    Videos on social media have begun to circulate allegedly showing Ukrainian forces downing Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Kyiv. U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in UkraineDateSeptember 18, 2021A Growing Cooperation Between Ukraine and Turkey is [...]
  • Rheinmetall’s showcases hybrid solution for threat-commensurate, modern mobile air defense

    February 21, 2022 0
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Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

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    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Tu-22M bombers 1770 km deep inside Russia

  • Europe

    Ukraine Parades Captured Russian Military Vehicles In Kyiv

  • Europe

    Russia stops supplying missile to Turkey and China

  • Explore

    Russian army is no longer capable of ground-based tactical warfare, UK defense intelligence report

  • C4iSR

    Israeli Rafael Awarded Contract To Supply EW Suite And Guns for Philippines

  • Europe

    Spain to buy more Eurofighter to replace aging F/A-18 Hornet

  • Europe

    Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 combat aircraft near Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Chances of Putin being ousted by the Russian military in coup rising, expert says

  • South Asia

    Contested Sky: Bangladesh Air Guard’s (Thief) Uncertain Future

  • Europe

    Russia Plans to Invest $1.1 Billion in Drone Development

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s MH-139A Helicopter Enters Developmental Testing Phase

  • Europe

    Ukraine killed 3,180 Russian airborne troops in Zaporizhia Oblast

  • Europe

    Russian FSB Inflaming Tensions Between Kosovo And Serbia To Divert NATO’s Attention From Ukraine

  • Europe

    Kosovo purchased Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Europe

    Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez backs Germany in FCAS fighter jet dispute with France.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh gets first uranium shipment from Russia for Rooppur nuclear power plant

  • South Asia

    Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Navy acquired two Airbus C295 surveillance aircraft.

  • Americas

    US Army Ordered PAC3 MSE Missiles

  • Americas

    U.S., Japan to collaborate on next-gen drone and AI project

  • Infantry Weapons

    Norinco’s Sky Dragon 12 SHORAD

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Receives Order For Gripen C/D Capability Enhancement Development

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Rolls Out F-15QA For Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions Buster: Russian Orlan-10 UAV Made Of American, Japanese, German And Chinese Components

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s 1st aircraft factory to reopen with Gökbey, Hürkuş production

  • C4iSR

    ELTA’s ELM-2084 4D MS-MMR Multi-Sensor Multi Mission Radar System

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy’s second P15B destroyer INS Mormugao starts sea trials

  • Americas

    U.S. Wants Commitment From Australia that It Would Engage AUKUS Nuclear Submarines If A Conflict With China Breaks Out.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine destroys Russia’s one Su-25 and four Ka-52 helicopters using RBS-70 MANPAD

  • C4iSR

    Rafael SKY SHIELD – Airborne Support Jammer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vietnam Ordered 12 Yak-130 Training Jets Worth $350 Million From Russia

  • Europe

    Russian troops swept away by flood while fleeing Kherson

  • Air Platform

    F414 (RM12) engine to be installed on to NASA’s X-59 aircraft

  • C4iSR

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets rely on German, Swiss, Japanese, Korean, American, French and Taiwanese components

  • Americas

    US Allies Should Not Buy Russian Weapons, Secretary Blinken

  • Europe

    Thales Joins Hellenic Navy’s FDI Frigate Project

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Su-24 fighter bomber using Swedish-made RBS-70 MANPAD

  • Land Platform

    US state department approves 555 M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment packages for Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Plan To Procure Gripen Jets, Drones, GlobalEye AEW&C And Air Defense System

  • Europe

    Ukraine started equipping locally built drones with guided munitions

  • Central Asia

    India ended its presence at Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase under pressure from Russia and China.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Europe

    Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Needs to Scrap the Army’s Sampriti Exercise, Land Corridor, Rail Links, Fibre Optic Connection, Port Access, and Rooppur Nuclear Civil Works with India to Enhance National Security and Counterintelligence Against India’s RAW

  • Europe

    Armenia Turns To France To Get Help Rebuilding Its Military

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Novgorod Region

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan Navy received second OPV 2600, PNS Yamama

  • South Asia

    Fact checks: How credible is ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister delusional Sheikh Hasina’s claim that the Pentagon wanted an airbase in Bangladesh’s Saint Martin’s islands?

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