Singapore Navy to acquire new unmanned Mine Counter-Measure capabilities 08/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar (Reporting from Singapore) Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has contracted ST Engineering to provide a suite of new Unmanned Mine Counter-Measure capabilities, including Mine Counter-Measure Unmanned Surface Vessels… [leggi la notizia]

Israel Shipyards looks to reinforce healthy orderbook 08/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar (Reporting from Singapore) Israel Shipyards is now busy with delivering several important orders, the most important on which is its recent order from the Israel MoD to supply… [leggi la notizia]

DEFEA 2025: IDV and METLEN partner for the modernization of Greek military truck fleet 08/05/2025 | Tommaso Massa (Reporting from Athens) On the second day of the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and the Greek company METLEN formalized a strategic partnership aimed… [leggi la notizia]

Israel occupies Gaza and targets the Houthis (while waiting for Trump's visit) 07/05/2025 | Pietro Batacchi The Security Cabinet of Israel has approved the indefinite occupation of Gaza. The scope and duration of the operation have not been disclosed, but Netanyahu's… [leggi la notizia]

India launches Operation SINDOOR against Pakistan 07/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar As anticipated by FW MAG, the situation is heating up between India and Pakistan. India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced early on Wednesday morning, that… [leggi la notizia]

Greece: DEFEA 2025 opens with strong international presence and emphasis on naval procurement 06/05/2025 | Tommaso Massa (Reporting from Athens) The third edition of the Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) officially opened today, May 6th 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, marking what promises to be… [leggi la notizia]

Expendable EW drones delivered to the Royal Air Force 06/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli On 2 May, 216 Squadron Royal Air Force has declared initial operational capability with STORMSHROUD, the first (officially confirmed) Autonomous Collaborative Platform to enter service.… [leggi la notizia]

Vast changes on the way for the US Army 06/05/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli A vast program of change and modernization is coming for the US Army, driven by an official memo by Secretary for Defense Peter Brian Hegseth… [leggi la notizia]

Some details from India on the procurement of RAFALE-Ms 02/05/2025 | Mike Rajkumar As anticipated by FW MAG at the beginning of April, India has entered into its second contract for RAFALE fighter jets, with the formal inking… [leggi la notizia]

The countdown to DEFEA–Defence Exhibition Athens 2025 has commenced 02/05/2025 | EDITORIAL TEAM DEFEA 2025 will host 436 exhibitors from 37 nations, 18 national pavilions, and 98 official delegations from 45 countries, reinforcing its role as a pivotal… [leggi la notizia]

India continues with scramjet engine tests 30/04/2025 | Mike Rajkumar India’s Ministry of Defence has announced a significant milestone in the nation’s quest for scramjet engine technology, which is crucial for the nation’s hypersonic weapons… [leggi la notizia]

First time for a ZUMWALT in Carrier Strike Group 30/04/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli Photos released by the US Navy revealed the presence of the ZUMWALT-class destroyer in the USS NIMITZ Carrier Strike Group, deployed in the US 7th… [leggi la notizia]

India and Pakistan on the brink of war 30/04/2025 | Pietro Batacchi After last week's attack that killed 26 civilians in Pahalgam, in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad are rising to… [leggi la notizia]

BAE Systems signs a new strategic pact with Umoe Mandal, Norwegian specialist in composites 30/04/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli BAE Systems and Umoe Mandal have had a work partnership for more than 2 decades and at the moment the principal shared project is the… [leggi la notizia]

Italy's new ISR test bed aircraft announced 29/04/2025 | Georges France Italy continues to expand its sophisticated airborne intelligence capabilities, with recent announcements revealing plans to acquire an additional Gulfstream G550 specifically configured for national research… [leggi la notizia]

UAE found an alternative to the F-35: the Korean KF-21 29/04/2025 | Fabio Di Felice The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in the South Korean KF-21 BORAMAE fighter jet. This interest stems from current restrictions on acquiring the F-35 LIGHTNING II from the United… [leggi la notizia]

Navantia UK gives new impetus to the modernisation of Harland & Wolff’s Belfast shipyard 29/04/2025 | Gabriele Molinelli Navantia UK, as new owner of the sites of the historic brand Harland & Wolff after taking over the Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish yards… [leggi la notizia]

Korean Air upgrades ROK's UH-60 helicopters 29/04/2025 | Mike Rajkumar Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has selected Korean Air’s Aerospace Division as the preferred bidder for the Korean military’s UH-60 performance upgrade project. Korean… [leggi la notizia]

Trump “orders” to revitalize American shipbuilding industry 29/04/2025 | Fabio Di Felice Listening to the US Navy concerns regarding stagnant shipbuilding and what that could mean for success in great power conflicts, President Donald Trump signed an… [leggi la notizia]

Indian future Infantry Combat Vehicle contenders fitted with Allison 3040 MX transmissions 28/04/2025 | Mike Rajkumar All the three Government-funded Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) competing for India's Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) prototype program have opted to equip their platforms with 3040 MX… [leggi la notizia]