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Ukraine officially receives British Sea King helicopters

According to information published by Военный Осведомитель on January 21, 2023, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has announced the arrival of Sea King helicopters in Ukraine. The aircraft were handed over to the naval forces.

China Navy's destroyer Nanning participates in Pakistanese exercise AMAN 23

According to information published by Global Times on February 13, 2023, Chinese elements, including a destroyer from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Chinese exhibitors, and Pakistani vessels built by China, came under the spotlight at...

Russia Navy's frigate Admiral Gorshkov arrived in South Africa for exercise with China

According to a tweet published by the Russian MFA on February 14, 2023, Cape Town hosts the Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov. The battleship arrived in the Mother City on its way to Durban where it will take part in joint naval drills scheduled for...

Hensoldt to provide SERO 250S submarine periscopes to a Latin American navy

In Latin America, the navies of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela operate submarines, and the SERO 250 has been purchased by the Colombian Navy and the Peruvian Navy for the 209/1200 class submarines, Sarah Lesedi reports.

BAE Systems completes mid-life upgrade of Anzac class frigate HMAS Stuart

According to information published by BAE Systems on March 6, 2023, the Anzac class frigate HMAS Stuart is now back in the water after completing the Anzac Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP).

UK: Royal Navy completes naval exercise IMX 2023 in Middle East

According to information published by the UK MoD on March 21, 2023, the second-largest naval exercise in the world has ended across the Middle East with Royal Navy ships and sailors pushing technological boundaries and sharing their expertise.

US gives two former Marine Protector class patrol boats to Ghana Navy

According to information published by the Ghanaian MoD on June 28, 2023, the United States offers two patrol boats to the Ghana Navy. Guy Martin has learned that they are two former Marine Protector-class patrol boats.

HII successfully launches 3rd America class LHA Bougainville

According to a PR published by HII on October 6, 2023, the Navy's third America-class amphibious assault ship, Bougainville (LHA 8), was successfully launched into the Pascagoula River.

France Navy frigate Languedoc conducts drills with Oman Navy

According to information published by the French MoD on October 9, 2023, the FREMM frigate Languedoc held a Search and rescue (SAR) exercise with the High-Speed Support Vessel Al Mubshir.

US confirms sending amphibious assault ship USS Bataan to Israel

According to information published by the US government on October 18, 2023, Sabrina Singh has publicly confirmed that the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit currently deployed off the coast of Oman is heading for...

Canada to donate 10 Multirole Boats from Zodiac Hurricane Technologies to Ukraine

On January 23, 2024, Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, virtually participated in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from...

Russia unveils autonomous underwater vehicule Surrogate-V

has developed a new heavy-duty autonomous underwater drone named Surrogate-V, designed to perform communication and target search functions. Additionally, the AUV is tasked with potential roles such as mine detection and ice reconnaissance.

Russian Helicopters delivers multirole Mi-8AMT helicopter to Kazakhstan

Russian Helicopters delivers multirole Mi-8AMT helicopter to Kazakhstan Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Russian State Corporation Rostec) has delivered a multirole Mi-8AMT helicopter to the Almaty City Rescue Service, Akimat...

Royal Thai Air Force signed for two Airbus Helicopter's EC725 tactical transport helicopters

Royal Thai Air Force signed for two Airbus Helicopter's EC725 tactical transport helicopters The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types:...

Airbus Helicopters at IndoDefence 2014 with a full range of military and security helicopters 0411141

Airbus Defence and Space displays for the first time Atlante UAS at Farnborough 2014 The highly fruitful Airbus Helicopters relationship with Indonesia takes center stage at Indo Defence 2014, where this long-term cooperation’s advantages for...

The US State Department approved FMS to the Netherlands for 4 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs

The US State Department approved FMS to the Netherlands for 4 MQ-9 Reaper UAVs The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for 4 MQ-9 Reapers and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an...

Trinidad and Tobago orders 4 Bell 429s and one Bell 412EPI in SAR variant

announced today the sale of four Bell 429s configured for Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE) and one Bell 412EPI configured for Search and Rescue (SAR) to the National Operations Centre, Air Division (NOCAD) in Trinidad and Tobago. The contract was signed...

PZL-Swidnik to provide Uganda with GrandNew, W-3A Sokol helicopter for law enforcement 2804151

PZL-Swidnik to provide Uganda with GrandNew, W-3A Sokol helicopter for law enforcement PZL-Swidnik, an AgustaWestland company, announced that it has signed a contract with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uganda for the delivery of a GrandNew and a...

Royal Australian Air Force's E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft achieved final operational capability 2605157

Royal Australian Air Force's E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft achieved final operational capability Royal Australian Air Force's six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft have achieved final operational capability (FOC),...

Dubai Airshow 2015: Lockheed and AEC to support Saudi Arabia F-15 fighters sensor suite

The sensor suite includes Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), LANTIRN Extended Range (ER) navigation pods and Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems.