Yearly Archive: 2022

S. Korea to Reinforce Anti-Missile Unit

S. Korea to Reinforce Anti-Missile Unit

SEOUL — South Korea’s military will reinforce the Air Force’s missile defense unit by deploying additional equipment, including advanced radars, and broadening its missions, the defense ministry said Thursday, in response to evolving threats from North Korea highlighted by its various types of m…
L3Harris to Upgrade US Air Force’s Satellite-Denial System

L3Harris to Upgrade US Air Force’s Satellite-Denial System

It’s a unique technology with an extraordinary purpose – denying adversaries’ space-based communications with almost a flip of a switch.

Now the U.S. Space Force will expand and upgrade the Counter Communications System – the force’s only offensive space electronic warfare weapon – with a new a…

Finland to Develop Navy’s Mine Sweeping Capability

Finland to Develop Navy’s Mine Sweeping Capability

The latest Government Defence Report (VNS 2021) mentions the modernisation of mine sweeping capabilities, which is set to begin with replacing the ageing Kuha and Kiiski class vessel. The vessels were built in the 1970s and 1980s, and extending their life cycle is no longer cost-effective.

The De…

The Brahmos Missile and the Philippines’ Quest for Deterrence

The Brahmos Missile and the Philippines’ Quest for Deterrence

At the end of last year, the Philippines released initial funding for the purchase of the Indian–Russian BrahMos missile system. The contract for three batteries to be operated by the Philippine Marine Corps was signed by Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana in January, with delivery of …
Ukraine Firm Grows Revenue Thanks to Pakistan Tank Upgrade

Ukraine Firm Grows Revenue Thanks to Pakistan Tank Upgrade

The state enterprise VO Malyshev Plant (ZiM), which is a part of Ukroboronprom, continues to increase its portfolio of orders. At the beginning of 2022, the total amount of signed contracts exceeded UAH 3.4 billion.

Thanks to the fruitful cooperation with Ukrspetsexport, which is part of the Co…

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