North Korea announced the successful testing of a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead on Monday. The missile reportedly covered around 1,000 kilometers and marks the regime's first missile launch of the year
India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, the United States, along with its allies, has officially confirmed the commencement of airstrikes against Houthi targets. The Tomahawk military strikes targeted over a dozen locations in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, marking a departure from the Biden administration's efforts to avoid direct involvement in the Middle East conflict
A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker, formerly known as Suez Rajan and now identified as St Nikolas, was boarded by armed individuals wearing military uniforms and black masks on Thursday. The incident occurred 50 miles off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKTMO), which issued warnings to sailors in the region
Russia has announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier, according to Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov. The revelation was made in an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda daily, where Admiral Yevmenov emphasized the strategic importance of such a move in bolstering the country's maritime strength
In a joint effort, the United States and United Kingdom military successfully intercepted and shot down 18 drones, two anti-ship cruise missiles, and one anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the southern Red Sea. This marks the 26th attack on international shipping lanes by the Houthi group since November 19
The Canadian government's pledged assistance to Ukraine through the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has yet to materialize, leaving the Eastern European nation vulnerable amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The promised aid, announced in January 2023 as a response to the Russian invasion, included a $406 million NASAMS acquisition, forming part of a broader $500 million military aid package unveiled in November 2022
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, finalized a contract with Hanwha Ocean for the construction of the third ship, Jang Bogo-Ⅲ Batch*-Ⅱ, valued at KRW 1,101.9 billion
The Spanish Ministry of Defense and Navantia have formalized the Execution Order for the construction of two Coastal Hydrographic Vessels (BHC) for the countrys Navy. The signing ceremony occurred this Wednesday at the Ministry of Defense, with María Amparo Valcarce, the Secretary of State for Defense, and Ricardo Domínguez, the President of Navantia
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy after completing acceptance testing this month