The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has initiated a project to
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 new H145 helicopters, marking another procurement for Airbus Helicopters. The order, made at the close of 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, is slated for delivery commencement in 2024
Taiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated for anti-submarine warfare and the rest for anti-air warfare
Germany has announced the transfer of six decommissioned Sea King Mk41 multi-purpose military helicopters to Ukraine, marking the country's initial provision of such equipment to Kyiv. The announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius following the 18th meeting in the Ramstein format, wherein he stated that the helicopters, accompanied by a set of spare parts, will significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities
Northrop Grumman has officially announced the discontinuation of production for tank ammunition featuring depleted uranium cores. The decision was revealed on the company's official website recently, signifying the fulfillment of the contract for the production of 120-mm tank armor-piercing ammunition M829A4, and thereby marking the end of the era of shells incorporating depleted uranium
The Estonian government, in collaboration with local shipbuilder Baltic Workboats, has initiated a four-year project to develop a semi-autonomous vessel prototype for European naval forces.
Russias Defense Ministry has claimed that the Zemledeliye engineering remote mining system has caused substantial losses to the Ukrainians, surpassing 500 units of combat, special, and military hardware, including Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Leopard tanks, and other Western-supplied models. Resembling a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the Zemledeliye launcher deploys shells containing anti-personnel or anti-tank mines
The QuantaQuest project, focusing on the application of quantum technologies in defence, has concluded its 28-month exploration with breakthroughs in secure communication and navigation. The project, officially named "QuantaQuest – Quantum Secure Communication and Navigation for European Defence," was funded by the European Union (EU) under the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR)
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a contract for the delivery of a modular armor protection system for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank, marking a notable development in the program. The new armor, designed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is intended to enhance the Challenger 3's survivability by providing improved protection against various threats