NATO announced the official operational status of a new U.S. ballistic missile defense site in Redzikowo, Poland. The Aegis Ashore facility strengthens NATO’s integrated missile shield designed to detect, track, and intercept ballistic missile threats.
South Korea to begin mass production of laser weapon system
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Jul. 11 on plans for mass production and deployment of Hanwa’s laser air defense weapon system Block-I variant.
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German Navy battles floppy disk foe in frigate modernization
The German Navy’s modernization efforts for its Brandenburg-class frigates have hit a surprising snag – the outdated data acquisition system still relies on 8-inch floppy disks.
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Ukraine chose to prioritize inducting the F-16 over the Gripen
In a recent interview with Voice of America, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom addressed the status of military aid to Ukraine, specifically regarding fighter jets.
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India eyes Su-30 exports in major defense manufacturing push (Financial Express)
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in discussions to export Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, according to a report by Financial Express. This development marks a significant milestone for India’s defense manufacturing capabilities and its aspirations in the global arms market.
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