The latest general news
KNDS France announced the completed acquisition of Texelis Defense, which becomes KNDS Mobility, a recognised specialist in land mobility for military vehicles. This strategic transaction strengthens the group’s industrial capabilities, … Read More
THE Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) began deployment of their MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters for the first time to strengthen the military’s detection and attack capabilities against North Korean vessels … Read More
SOUTH Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has appointed Vice Admiral Kim Kyung-ryul as the new Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) chief. According to the ministry, Adm Kim is currently … Read More
AIRBUS’ “Bird of Prey” interceptor drone successfully completed its first demonstration flight at a military training area in northern Germany. In a realistic mission scenario, it autonomously searched, detected and … Read More
MYANMAR’S former military chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president of Myanmar after stepping down on March 30 to seek the presidency in the general’s latest efforts to maintain power … Read More
SINGAPORE’S ST Engineering’s Marine business secured a six-year sub-contract valued at about US$466 million from Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to design and supply the platform systems for a fleet of … Read More
LEONARDO completed the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of US$1.84 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of US$1.9B minus … Read More
THAILAND’s King His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially endorsed the formation of a new cabinet under prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul, following his re-election for a second term. On March … Read More
ASELSAN, which resolutely carries its high-tech accumulation in the defence industry to the space domain, successfully launched its second satellite in the Space-Based Internet of Things (IoT) solution series–LUNA-2 into … Read More
INDONESIA has selected the Pilatus PC-24 to support Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve PC-24s was signed with PT E-System … Read More
