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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…

Romania Joins NATO’s Munition Cooperation Framework

Romania Joins NATO’s Munition Cooperation Framework

On 16 February 2022, NATO’s Air Battle Decisive Munitions (ABDM) High Visibility Project welcomed Romania as its fifteenth participant. A signing ceremony, led by Mircea Geoană, NATO Deputy Secretary General, Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Minister of National Defence of the ABDM’s lead nation – Greece…
Sikorsky Wins Contract to Build CH-53K Helicopters for Israel

Sikorsky Wins Contract to Build CH-53K Helicopters for Israel

STRATFORD, Conn. –– Lockheed Martin will produce 12 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for Israel under a U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement.

This production announcement is for the first four of 12 aircraft for Israel and is on the heels of a contract to produce nine more aircraft fo…

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