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IMDEX 2023: Japan deploys OZZ-5 MCM system on Mogami frigates
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has begun to deploy the OZZ-5 mine-countermeasures (MCM) unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) on its Mogami-class frigates.Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Rafael introduces modular variant of C-Dome air-defence system
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled a modular variant of its C-Dome fleet-area naval air-defence system that can be cross-deployed quickly across multiple...Full story -
Lockheed Martin to revamp space business
Lockheed Martin's Space business area plans to consolidate its five lines of business into three as part of a reorganisation, according to a 4 May announcement.Full story -
Finnish company launches new surveillance device to protect undersea infrastructure
Image Soft, a Finnish underwater and maritime technology company, launched on 8 May the latest version of its Underwater Surveillance System (UNWAS) designed to protect...Full story -
Israeli company training Equatorial Guinea's special forces
Israeli company Sparta Security Solutions is training special forces personnel in Equatorial Guinea. This was revealed when Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue –...Full story -
IAI unveils BlueWhale unmanned submarine
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its first unmanned mini submarine, named BlueWhale.Full story -
Estonia orders long-range loitering munitions from IAI
Estonia has ordered long-range loitering munitions from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) and the Israeli company...Full story -
UK begins Protector crew training
The United Kingdom has begun flight crew training on the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B Protector RG1 medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned...Full story -
Taiwan seeks US technical support for next-generation fighter
Taipei is seeking US technical assistance for its next-generation fighter aircraft project amid the Taiwan air force's declining combat strength.Full story -
Charging down: The rise of air-launched anti-submarine weapons in the Asia-Pacific
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is one of the most important maritime regions in the world, with several countries possessing extensive coastlines, strategic naval bases,...Full story -
Australia to procure MASS decoy system for frigates, destroyers
The Australian government has signed a deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) to procure the company's Multi-Ammunition Soft-kill System (MASS).Full story -
Indian military reports third ALH crash of 2023
An Indian Army Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter has crashed. It is the third Dhruv crash since the start of 2023.Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Singapore equips Sentinel class with Italian non-lethal weapon system
The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN's) Sentinel-class maritime security and response vessels (MSRVs) are being equipped with Sitep Italia's multirole acoustic...Full story -
HII sees need to outsource unit and panel work for CVN 80
HII is looking to outsource some construction work for aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80) at its Newport News Shipbuilding yard, HII officials confirmed on 4 May...Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Singapore to deploy Blue Spear missile on Formidable class
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will replace the Harpoon surface-to-surface missile (SSM) on its Formidable-class frigates with the Blue Spear SSM.Full story -
Australia to procure explosive ordnance disposal robots from L3Harris
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has signed a AUD46 million (USD30.7 million) contract with L3Harris Micreo to procure around 80 explosive ordnance disposal...Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Rafael unveils Torbuster SP torpedo countermeasure for surface vessels
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its subsidiary DSIT Solutions have jointly unveiled a surface vessel-launched variant of the Torbuster hard-kill torpedo...Full story -
IMDEX 2023: ST Engineering showcases new mast technology
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) displayed its new Autonomast system at the IMDEX 2023 naval exhibition in Changi, Singapore, held from 3 to 5 May.Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Rheinmetall unveils ‘Total Ship Trainer'
Rheinmetall unveiled its ‘Total Ship Trainer', a networked and integrated training solution, at the IMDEX 2023 naval exhibition held in Changi, Singapore, from 3 to 5...Full story -
IMDEX 2023: Rafael unveils naval variant of Iron Beam DEW system
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled a naval variant of its Iron Beam directed-energy weapon (DEW) system at the IMDEX 2023 naval exhibition held in Singapore from 3...Full story