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S. Korea Successfully Tests Homegrown Heavyweight Torpedo

S. Korea Successfully Tests Homegrown Heavyweight Torpedo

SEOUL — South Korea has successfully test-fired an advanced heavyweight torpedo, a state-run defense research agency said Tuesday, in a move to bolster maritime defense amid evolving North Korean military threats.

The test on the submarine-launched “Tiger Shark” torpedo took place in the East S…

US Army Awards $309M Contracts for Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

US Army Awards $309M Contracts for Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Army recently awarded the Javelin Joint Venture two production contracts for Javelin missiles and associated equipment and services with total value of $309 million.

These contracts include more than 1300 Javelin missiles funded from the recent Ukraine Supplemental App…

Fincantieri Lays Keel of LPD for Qatari Navy

Fincantieri Lays Keel of LPD for Qatari Navy

TRIESTE, Italy — The keel laying of the amphibious vessel (LPD – Landing Platform Dock) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, took place at the Palermo shipyard.

The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance wi…

Japan in Talks About BAE Joining its Future Fighter Program

Japan in Talks About BAE Joining its Future Fighter Program

TOKYO — Japan is in discussions to have British aerospace and defense contractor BAE Systems join development of a next-generation fighter jet that the government aims to deploy in 2035.

Japan and the U.K. have already decided to collaborate on engine parts and aim to hammer out the specifics o…

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