Russian Helicopters will showcase at the ARMY-2023 Forum an upgraded version of the Ka-226T multi-purpose helicopter built using lighter materials and which comes with increased range. In an official release, the company said the upgraded aircraft is adapted for flights in the mountains and over the water surface
The Philippines is planning to deploy more aircraft and ships besides tapping reservists to counter aggressive Chinese fishing vessels within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Yes, definitely we have plans to deploy more ships and even our aircraft to secure our EEZ
The Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) received the third of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The
PT PAL Indonesia has begun construction of first of two Landing Dock Philippines (LDP) ships for the Philippine Navy. Manila bought these two LDPs in June 2022
Russian oil tanker “Sig” hit by Ukrainian naval drone in the Kerch Strait off occupied Crimea on Aug. 5 is being towed to a repair base in Aksai
In its attempt to buttress what it calls “national sovereignty,” Beijing said it will continue take necessary measures to cease any “provocative activities” such as Philippines effort to transport supplies to its troops in the disputed South China Sea. Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense made the remarks on Tuesday in response to a query on the reactions of the Philippines and the U
The Philippines is set to conduct another resupply mission for Filipino troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LST-57) in the Ayungin Shoal, after an earlier attempt went in vain following Chinas alleged interference. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the “harassment” from the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and militia vessels on Aug
Manila expressed strong anger as Chinese coast guard vessels attacked Philippines Navy supply vessels with water cannons to force them away from near the Nansha islands in the disputed South China sea on Saturday. The supply vessels were en route to Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea for a routine troop rotation and resupply mission
Turkish firm Sonitus showcased mockup of the Narval 504-P unmanned underwater glider and RAMPUS UUV at IDEF 2023 exhibition held last week in Istanbul. The underwater gliders endurance at sea exceeds six months, and both products can be used for both military and civilian applications
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo has won €925 million to build three next generation patrol vessels for the Italian Navy. The contract includes options for a further three units and infrastructural upgrades required for the naval bases in Augusta, Cagliari and Messina, where the vessels will be based