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U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

September 17, 2021 GDC 0

Raytheon had proposed a C-band gallium nitride (GaN)-based radar for the original 3DELRR competition. GaN technology helps increase the radar’s range, sensitivity, and search capabilities, while operating in C-band offers increased flexibility because that portion […]

South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado

July 14, 2021 0

The Republic of Korea Navy has commissioned its second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado in a ceremony in Jinhae, South Korea, on May 28. Korean Navy Commissions Fourth Daegu-class FFX Batch II FrigateDateNovember 20, [...]
Hyundai and Hanwha To Compete In South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program

February 6, 2025 0

South Korea has selected Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to compete for the primary contractor role on the Korean Next-Generation Destroyer (KDDX) program. South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future DestroyerDateJune 11, 2020HHI delivered BRP [...]
BlueScope Awarded A Contract To Supply Steel For Hunter-class Frigate

June 7, 2020 0

Under the $2.6 million contrac, BlueScope is set to deliver more than 1500 tonnes of steel plate which will be used to construct five ship blocks in the prototyping phase of the program. The blocks [...]
Russia’s last patrol boat leaves Crimea, ending Putin’s dream of occupying Crimea forever

July 16, 2024 0

The “last patrol ship” belonging to Russia’s Black Sea fleet is moving away from Crimea, Ukraine’s navy said on Monday, as Russia’s naval forces stationed close to mainland Ukraine struggle to contend with persistent Ukrainian [...]
UAE Stops Issuing Visas for 11 Muslim Countries, But Continues to Welcome Israelis

November 29, 2020 0

Travel agencies in countries across the Middle East and Africa said the United Arab Emirates has temporarily halted issuing new visas to their citizens, even as the Gulf state allows Israelis into the country visa-free [...]
Massive Defense Boost For Moroccan Armed Forces

March 26, 2021 0

Morocco’s 2020 finance bill will increase in the kingdom’s national defense budget by 29% in 2020, allocating $4.728 billion. The Moroccan Centre of Conjuncture (Centre Marocain de Conjoncutre) has said that the country’s national economic [...]

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]