MANILA –– Aside from protecting critical defense installations and assets, the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) newly acquired ground-based air defense system (GBADS) is also projected to defend the country’s so-called “center of gravity”.

“The GBADS is projected not only to protect vital military i…

The United States continues to take steps to limit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s access to logistical and financial resources for its unlawful ballistic missile and weapons of mass destruction programs, which are in clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and…

On November 9 in Warsaw, with the participation of the Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of National Defense Mr. Mariusz Błaszczak, a framework agreement was concluded with the companies of the Polish defense industry for the supply of elements of weapon systems of multi-lead m…

According to Italian and German government requirements, the companies Diehl Defence and Leonardo developed and qualified the precision-guided ammunition family Vulcano 127mm and 155mm. Compatibility with all 127 mm and 155 mm weapon systems is ensured.

During the fielding, the German Navy succes…

LIELVARDE, Latvia — The Spanish NASAMS unit deployed to Latvia to shield NATO’s eastern flank underwent a readiness certification on November 3 and 4, 2022.

Thanks to this strong performance during the exercise, the Spanish NASAMS unit – in cooperation with their Latvian colleagues – is now cer…