A high-ranking official of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has released a staggering assessment of his own fleet, saying its capabilities and readiness are now in a “critical state.”Vice Adm. Angus Topshee, who serves as the commander of the RCN, said in a video posted on the service’s YouTube channel that the fleet has been facing numerous shipbuilding and recruiting issues that directly affect its preparedness for future conflicts.One problem he cited is the lack of surface combatant frigates, with the RCN only having the Halifax class with 12 vessels.Built in the late 1980s, these ships...…A high-ranking official of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has released a staggering assessment of his own fleet, saying its capabilities and readiness are now in a “critical state.”Vice Adm. Angus Topshee, who serves as the commander of the RCN, said in a video posted on the service’s YouTube channel that the fleet has been facing numerous shipbuilding and recruiting issues that directly affect its preparedness for future conflicts.One problem he cited is the lack of surface combatant frigates, with the RCN only having the Halifax class with 12 vessels.Built in the late 1980s, these ships...WW…

María Amparo Valcarce García.La secretaria de estado de Defensa @AmparoValcarce1, junto al #JEME @EjercitoTierra, ha presidido en la sede de Santa Bárbara la entrega de los primeros vehículos de combate de zapadores 'Castor'. La #SEDEF ha destacado que "esta nueva capacidad de las #FuerzasArmadas supone un… pic.twitter.com/BfqWhOeoCQ— Ministerio Defensa (@Defensagob) December 13, 2023Juan EscriñaTagsLatest postsFollow @defensepostRecent Posts…María Amparo Valcarce García.La secretaria de estado de Defensa @AmparoValcarce1, junto al #JEME @EjercitoTierra, ha presidido en la sede de Santa Bárbara la entrega de los primeros vehículos de combate de zapadores 'Castor'. La #SEDEF ha destacado que "esta nueva capacidad de las #FuerzasArmadas supone un… pic.twitter.com/BfqWhOeoCQ— Ministerio Defensa (@Defensagob) December 13, 2023Juan EscriñaTagsLatest postsFollow @defensepostRecent PostsWW…

The Netherlands has signified its intention to join a European association for joint production and acquisition of military weapons and equipment. Known by its French acronym OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement), the group facilitates cooperative defense programs and delivers modern capabilities to nations to deter sophisticated threats. It has an operational budget of 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) and has managed over a dozen projects, including the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone. According to Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren, joining...…The Netherlands has signified its intention to join a European association for joint production and acquisition of military weapons and equipment. Known by its French acronym OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement), the group facilitates cooperative defense programs and delivers modern capabilities to nations to deter sophisticated threats. It has an operational budget of 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) and has managed over a dozen projects, including the FREMM multi-mission frigate and the Eurodrone. According to Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren, joining...WW…

A top Lithuanian government official has claimed that Russia may be close to winning against Ukraine due to ongoing problems with Western weapons deliveries. Gabrielius Landsbergis, the head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely preparing “to dust off his plans for the day of victory” now that some Western nations are hesitating to provide more weapons to Kyiv. His statement comes a few weeks after Slovakia announced that it will no longer send military aid to the war-ravaged nation following the election of populist Prime Minister...…A top Lithuanian government official has claimed that Russia may be close to winning against Ukraine due to ongoing problems with Western weapons deliveries. Gabrielius Landsbergis, the head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely preparing “to dust off his plans for the day of victory” now that some Western nations are hesitating to provide more weapons to Kyiv. His statement comes a few weeks after Slovakia announced that it will no longer send military aid to the war-ravaged nation following the election of populist Prime Minister...WW…

Taiwanese soldiers may soon be permitted to train on US soil to prepare for a potential armed conflict with China. On Tuesday, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission released an annual report that included a suggestion to Congress to allow the expansion of Taiwanese military training. The US is considered Taipei’s most important ally and remains its main supplier of sophisticated weapons and equipment. According to the report, China continues to accelerate its “multifaceted” political, military, economic, and information pressure campaign against Taiwan, fueling...…Taiwanese soldiers may soon be permitted to train on US soil to prepare for a potential armed conflict with China. On Tuesday, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission released an annual report that included a suggestion to Congress to allow the expansion of Taiwanese military training. The US is considered Taipei’s most important ally and remains its main supplier of sophisticated weapons and equipment. According to the report, China continues to accelerate its “multifaceted” political, military, economic, and information pressure campaign against Taiwan, fueling...WW…

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said his country will draw up a proactive and offensive cybersecurity strategy to counter sophisticated threats in cyberspace. Speaking at the 2023 White Hat Conference, he emphasized the need to ramp up cyberwarfare capabilities because cyberthreats to the military and the defense industry are “escalating.” Without providing specifics, Shin said the government will tap industry partners and other institutions to develop related technologies to bolster the nation’s cyber defense. The strategy will also reportedly include related policies and...…South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said his country will draw up a proactive and offensive cybersecurity strategy to counter sophisticated threats in cyberspace. Speaking at the 2023 White Hat Conference, he emphasized the need to ramp up cyberwarfare capabilities because cyberthreats to the military and the defense industry are “escalating.” Without providing specifics, Shin said the government will tap industry partners and other institutions to develop related technologies to bolster the nation’s cyber defense. The strategy will also reportedly include related policies and...WW…

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We’re debuting our Multi-Mission Robotic Vehicle (M2RV) at AUSA this week, a powerful and adaptable mobile platform that meets the US Army’s S-MET Inc II needs. And more.Stop by and check it out, Hall A, Booth 1003. #AUSA2023 #robots pic.twitter.com/jJ8WjtObBV— Teledyne FLIR (@flir) October 9, 2023TagsLatest postsFollow @defensepostRecent Posts…We’re debuting our Multi-Mission Robotic Vehicle (M2RV) at AUSA this week, a powerful and adaptable mobile platform that meets the US Army’s S-MET Inc II needs. And more.Stop by and check it out, Hall A, Booth 1003. #AUSA2023 #robots pic.twitter.com/jJ8WjtObBV— Teledyne FLIR (@flir) October 9, 2023TagsLatest postsFollow @defensepostRecent PostsWW…

ROKS Jeongjo the Great (DDG-995), the latest AEGIS destroyer of the Republic of Korea Navy, was launched today at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan. It is the first South Korean warship service capable of firing ballistic missiles.— World's Military Forces (@Military9Army)Tags…ROKS Jeongjo the Great (DDG-995), the latest AEGIS destroyer of the Republic of Korea Navy, was launched today at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan. It is the first South Korean warship service capable of firing ballistic missiles.— World's Military Forces (@Military9Army)TagsWW…