S.Korean DAPA Announces Project to Develop Naval Interception System
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has launched a new project to develop Close In Weapon System-II (CIWS-II) to protect warships from hostile aircraft and missiles. The ship-based gun will replace the Dutch- and American-made final-stage interception systems currently used by the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN
Hanwha Systems to Mass Produce Non-metallic Mine Detector Developed by South Korean...
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration has signed a contract with Hanwha Systems regarding the mass production of a mine detector that can track down even non-metal mines. The military currently uses PRS-17K mine detector that was introduced in the late 1990
Israel Aerospace-ST Engineering JV to Deliver Blue Spear Missile Systems to Estonia
Estonian Centre for Defence Investment (ECDI) has signed a contract with Proteus Advanced Systems, a joint venture company of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and ST Engineering Land Systems to equip the Estonian Defence Forces with Blue Spear (5G SSM) missile systems. ECDI announced today that it has reached an agreement for...
Russian Submarine Launches Hypersonic Cruise Missile 'Tsirkon’ from 40 Meters Underwater
Following the successful surface launch of the Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from a Russian nuclear-powered submarine on Sunday, a second launch was conducted on Monday; this time from 40 meters underwater signaling a new capability for the country's navy. In a
Russia Tests “Tsirkon” Hypersonic Cruise Missile from Nuclear-powered Submarine
The Russian Navy has test-fired Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile from a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time. The missile was tested only from a surface warship until now
China Reveals Universal Ship-borne Vertical Missile Launch System
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) has unveiled HT-1E, the new made-for-export ship-borne vertical launch system that is suitable for all types of seagoing vessels, at Airshow China 2021. Unlike previous launch systems dedicated to specific types of missiles, which are complicated and take up extra space, the HT-1E is universal, allowing it to carry more missiles of many different types
Raytheon Wins $358M Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2 Contract
Raytheon has won a $358 million contract in support of the fiscal 2021-2023 Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 full rate production requirements. The ESSM program is an international cooperative effort to design, develop, test, and procure ESSM missiles
Russian Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile Concludes Flight Trials from Warships
Russias Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile has completed tests from the Navys Admiral Gorshkov frigate. "The flight tests of Tsirkon, with launches from a coastal mount and Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov frigate have been successfully completed
Boeing to Support Taiwan’s Harpoon Coastal Defense System for $220M
Boeing will support Taiwans Harpoon Coastal Defense System under a new contract valued $220 million awarded to the company on Tuesday. “This order provides non-recurring engineering in support of configuration efforts for the Harpoon Coastal Defense System (HCDS), to include the Harpoon Block II Update Grade B Canister Launch All Up Round Missiles, the HCDS launch system, and Harpoon weapon station test and production equipment for the government of Taiwan,” a U
China’s Domestic Integrated Maritime Defense System Debuts at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinas new integrated maritime defense system was displayed to the public for the first time at the 13th Airshow China, which kicked off on Tuesday in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province. The system is an integrated, modularized and systematic overall solution for surface attacks
Elbit Systems Wins $56M to Supply Underwater Warfare Capabilities to an Asian-Pacific...
Elbit Systems has won contracts valued $56 million to supply Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities to the Navy of a country in Asia-Pacific. The contracts will be performed over a 12-month period
Japan to Order AEGIS Class Destroyer Support, RAM Block 2 Missiles
Japans request to buy AEGIS-class destroyer support and RAM Block 2 tactical missiles worth $195.5 million combined, from the U
Iraq Buys 12 Airbus H225M Helicopter to Replace Mi-17s
Dutch Missiles for Kyiv’s F-16s can be Used Only Within Ukrainian Airspace...
Ukraine, U.S., Developing "Replacement" for S-300 Air Defense system
UK to Provide Lightweight Multirole Missiles to Ukraine
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...