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1 February

A Ukrainian serviceman standing guard as he boat patrols a water area of Ukraine's Black Sea port of Mariupol

Ukraine Says ‘Destroyed’ Russian Warship off Crimea

Ukraine said it destroyed a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Crimean peninsula, which has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks.

1 February

Sea

ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho (SS-083), a Jangbogo-III class submarine, is seen floating half-submerged in deep blue waters. The ship is painted black. A South Korean flag is seen hoisted up on a pole on top of the submarine's sail.

Juster Domingo

Babcock to Equip S. Korean Jangbogo-III Submarine With Weapons System

Defense firm Babcock has signed a contract to manufacture and install advanced capabilities for South Korea's Jangbogo-III class submarines.

1 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

General Atomics Inks $17M Italian MQ-9 Reaper Drone Sustainment Deal

General Atomics has been awarded a $17-million contract to provide sustainment support services for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drones.

1 February

Middle East

Joe Saballa

Hamas Conned Unsuspecting Israelis to Transport Weapons: Report

Hamas was able to deceive unsuspecting Israelis to transport their weapons and explosives for use in terror attacks in Israel.

1 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Japan Conduct Joint Naval Drills

The US and Japanese navies held joint exercises in the Philippine Sea this week, in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.

1 February

Sea

An artist's rendering of an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle. The drone is submerged underwater, while its periscope sticks out the water's surface. A rocky shore is seen over on the left side of the horizon.

Juster Domingo

France Taps Naval Group for Underwater Drone Demonstrator

Naval Group has signed a contract to design, produce, and test an uncrewed combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for the French Navy.

1 February

Cyber

Holding a magnifying glass over a computer screen

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Sanctions Russian National for 2022 Cyberattack

The Australian government has sanctioned a Russian national for his role in a cyber attack on Canberra in 2022.

1 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

US DoD Wants SpaceX’s Starship for ‘Sensitive, Dangerous Missions’

The Pentagon has reached out to spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX about potentially taking over its Starship rocket to support military missions.

1 February

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Estonian Air Base Renovation Secures Additional Funds From Luxembourg

Luxembourg will send additional funds to the Estonian government for the renovation of the Ämari Air Base in the country's north.

1 February

Arms

An artist's rendering of Rheinmetall's Várpalota plant. The complex shows a roofed parking lot three buildings, and what appears to be a small park. Three trucks and a bus are seen parked by the perimeter of the site. A roundabout is also shown on the lower right corner of the image. Most of the surrounding area is dotted by trees and grass.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall Greenlights Hungary Ammunition Plant Expansion

Rheinmetall's ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary has moved into its second phase of construction as demand for production rises.

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