Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract with Lithuania for the delivery of additional NASAMS air defence systems. As part of this €193 million contract, Lithuania will also upgrade parts of the NASAMS equipment the country acquired in 2017
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the fourth Multipurpose Combat Ship (PPA) "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" at Fincantieri's shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). The "Giovanni delle Bande Nere" is the first PPA of its class in "full" combat configuration
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) killed Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, responsible for Hezbollah's communication networks, on Thursday in a precise, intelligence-based
The Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike in Latakia province, Syria, near the Russian-operated Khmeimim (Hmeimim) airbase, but the base itself remained untouched. Initial reports from Arab media suggested that the strike targeted a military transport aircraft believed to be delivering weapons from Iran to the Lebanese Hezbollah movement
Pratt & Whitney has opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City in a $255 million investment to produce engines, including the F135 used to power the F-35 jet. The Oklahoma City site currently employs over 500 full-time staff, supplemented by an additional 500 contract and partner employees
Israeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes on multiple targets along the Syrian coast, including areas near Russia's Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria, according to reports. Syrian and Russian air defense systems were reportedly activated to intercept the incoming projectiles, but the strikes still landed in the vicinity of the city of Jableh, causing extensive damage
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that it used Ghadr, Emad, and Fattah missiles in airstrikes targeting Israel in response to the latter's killing of key figures, including Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian commander Abbas Nilforoushan. The operation, known as "Operation True Promise-II," involved the deployment of several missile types, including Ghadr, Emad, and Fattah hypersonic missiles
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran carried out a large-scale missile strike as part of Operation 'True Promise 2,' targeting what it described as “strategic centers” within Israeli-occupied territories. According to IRGC statements, 90% of the missiles fired hit their intended targets, including several strategic Israeli air and radar bases
Naval Group on Monday signed the delivery agreement marking the launch of the Orka-class program to deliver four submarines to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Dutch State Secretary for Defence, and Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, signed the Delivery Agreement for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program
The Swedish Armed Forces have joined TikTok in an effort to counter misinformation and better communicate with younger audiences. According to Johan Landeström, market manager for the Swedish Armed Forces, TikTok is the largest digital channel for young people, making it important for the organization to engage directly with its target group