A Review of Houthis’ New “Hypersonic” Missile
Houthis have released a video of their new missile, dubbed Hadim 2, allegedly a hypersonic missile used against a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea.
Defence News
Analysis
Land
Patria Tests New Tracked All-Terrain Vehicle
Finnish Patria was seen testing its new FAMOUS tracked all-terrain vehicle on the snowy terrain of Finland on a video.
Air
Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets
The Royal Malaysian Air Force seeks new jets to enhance its defence capabilities. The local media favours the Russian Su-57 as the strongest candidate.
Weapon / Missile
German Parliament Approves Budget for New Missiles
The Parliament has approved budgets for a large-scale Brimstone air-to-surface missile acquisition and development of a supersonic cruise missile.
Navy / Maritime
UAE Receives Second Gowind Corvette
French Naval Group delivered on June 27 a second Gowind class corvette to the United Arab Emirates.
Air
Portugal to Acquire A-29N Super Tucano Light Attack Aircraft
Portuguese Defence Minister de Melo announced that the country will proceed with the procurement of A-29N Super Tucano light combat aircraft.
Engine and Transmission
T901 Turboshaft Engines Arrive for Integration
Two General Electric T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) have arrived at Sikorsky facilities for integration on Black Hawk utility helicopters.
Engine and Transmission
TEI TS1400 Turboshaft Breaks New Power Record
In the latest endurance tests, the TUSAS Engine Industry’s (TEI) TS1400 turboshaft engine reached 1740 shp emergency power, setting a new record.
Navy / Maritime
NATO Supports Ukraine in Mine Countermeasures Exercise
The U.S. 6th Fleet and NATO ships will jointly conduct Sea Breeze 2024 mine countermeasures exercise with the Ukrainian Navy in Scotland.
Navy / Maritime
Italy Respects Turkish Blue Homeland Doctrine
Italian wire laying ship C/S TELIRI has used a Turkish station to publish a NAVTEX for its activities within the Blue Homeland borders.
Weapon / Missile
ER GMLRS Artillery Rocket Production Begins
The production of ER GMLRS with a longer range than M30 GMLRS for HIMARS and M270 MLRS of the U.S. Army has begun.
Defence Politics
Mark Rutte named future NATO Secretary General
After months of ambiguity, NATO’s future leader has been elected by its member states—Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to succeed Jens Stoltenberg in October.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Kongsberg Unveils NOMADS Air Defence System
Kongsberg has added the fully mobile NOMADS short-range air defence system after its long history with the medium-range NASAMS.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
HHI Launches Philippinean Frigate with GÖKDENİZ CIWS
ASELSAN has confirmed the integration of GÖKDENİZ-100/35SA CIWS on the launching day of the Philippines’ future frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FF-06).
