International trade
Vietnamese enterprises are facing increasing pressure from an escalation in trade defense measures globally, as countries seek to protect their domestic industries. The Ministry of Industry and Trade warns that this trend is becoming more frequent and complex, with new regulations and investigation targets emerging. The ministry's early
National security
Adani Defence & Aerospace has partnered with Sparton DeLeon Springs LLC, a US-based company specializing in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems, to localize the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions for the Indian and global markets. This collaboration marks a significant step towards bolstering India's self-reliance
National security
As part of the 61st anniversary celebrations of the Nigerian Air Force, President Bola Tinubu inducted two new Agusta helicopters into the military, emphasizing the need for intensified efforts to address the country's multifaceted security challenges. The president, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, urged the military to
National security
Dr Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has spearheaded a series of transformative reforms in Nigeria's defence sector, earning praise from the Nigeria Anti-corruption and Integrity Movement (NACIM). These reforms aim to modernise and localise Nigeria's military-industrial base, enhancing the country's strategic
Defence industries
Ukrainian long-range drones, operated by the Security Service (SBU), launched a surprise attack on two key Russian defense industry plants in the Moscow region, causing significant disruptions and igniting fires. The strikes targeted the Bazalt plant, the primary manufacturer of munitions and weaponry for Russia's military, and the
Defence industries
Fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces escalated on Thursday, May 1, with Russian drones attacking Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, sparking fires and damaging infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone strike on a Russian defense manufacturing facility, and Russian air defense units destroyed 34 Ukrainian
Australia. Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy has showcased its growing defense capabilities by successfully firing the Naval Strike Missile from HMAS Sydney during the biennial Exercise RIMPAC 2024. This large-scale Pacific exercise, held along the coast of Hawaii, highlights the country's commitment to enhancing its military strike capabilities. The Naval
Defence industries
Ukrainian drones continued to exact a heavy toll on Russia's energy complex, igniting a fire at a petrol refinery in the Rostov region on Saturday. The attack, which occurred far from the front lines of the conflict, marked the latest in a string of successful strikes on Russian
Defence contracts
The US Defense Department's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced the intention to award a contract to The Boeing Company for the procurement of initial spares and repair equipment for the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned air vehicle. The contract, valued at an unspecified amount, will be awarded under
Defence contracts
The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers for the replacement of aircraft skin on B-52 bombers. The solicitation, solicitation number SPE4A522R0094, was posted on January 25, 2022, with a response deadline of February 11, 2022. The agency is seeking information from organizations that can provide
Defence contracts
General Electric Aviation has been awarded an $18,425,844 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for engineering and engine system improvement services to support the F414 engine component improvements in the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The contract, which was issued under a previously awarded basic ordering
Defence contracts
The United States Department of the Air Force has awarded Geotab Inc. a sole-source contract to equip over 21,000 general purpose vehicles with its fleet management technology. Geotab's advanced security measures, including FIPS 140-2 validation and FedRAMP authorization, have earned the company a place in the Department
