Germany buys Four Patriot Batteries for $1.2 billion
Germany acquires four Patriot Batteries to fill the gap after donating air defence systems to Ukraine.
Defence News
Weapon / Missile
Weapon / Missile
India Explains the BrahMos Accident in Pakistani Territory
The Indian Air Force explained the cause of the accidental fall of the BrahMos supersonic missile on March 9, 2022, into Pakistani territory.
Navy / Maritime
Peru Signs a $463 million contract with Korean HHI
Peru awards a $463 million contract to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyards to co-produce four ships with SIMA Peru shipyards for the country's Navy.
Ammunition
Russia Deploys Heavy Thermobaric Bombs Against Ukraine
Russia has been reported to have used ODAB-1500 thermobaric bombs against Ukraine.
Navy / Maritime
Engine and Transmission
U.S. Navy Tests Engine Configurations for Large USVs
NAVSEA has announced the completion of extended reliability demonstrations of four different engine configurations for the LUSV programme.
Navy / Maritime
Sweden Acquires Eight Fast Ships with 120mm Mortar
The Swedish government announced an agreement to purchase eight high-speed vessels from Swede Ship Marine AB, which are equipped with 120 mm Patria NEMO mortar.
Country
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Senegal Elections: France to Leave Former Colony in Africa
Anti-Colonialist candidate in Senegal, Faye, announced its victory, which is another call for France to leave the former colony country in Africa.
Unmanned Systems
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Makes Short Landing
On the 27th flight test, Bayraktar TB3 marine UCAV’s second prototype made a short landing on the runway.
Ammunition
Russia Uses Glide Bombs to Target Ukrainian Cities
Photos of a new Russian glide bomb named D-30 SN surfaced from Kharkiv city of Ukraine, showing Russia’s progress on new PGMs.
Weapon / Missile
SM-6 Dual II AD Missile Intercepts MRBM Target
SM-6 Dual II long-range air defence missile intercepted Northrop Grumman’s MRBM T3c2 target missile during MDA’s firing test for the AEGIS system.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Russian Warships Show Flag at Red Sea
Russian frigate paid a port visit to Eritrea, triggering concerns about Russia deploying its naval fleet in the Red Sea to counter U.S.-led naval presence.
Air
Modernisation
USMC Upgrades H-1 Helicopters for Future Equipment
Bell has announced the arrival of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter to its facilities for an upgrade involving structural and power generation enhancements.
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Destroys Two Russian Armed UGVs
Footage of the destruction of two armed UGVs fielded by Russia by Ukrainian forces has been shared on social media.
Land
BAE Systems Inks Deal with the U.S. Army for AMPV
BAE Systems has announced a deal worth $754 million with the U.S. Army for AMPV armoured vehicles.
