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GBU-57 MOP Sees Action in Iran

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TAMANDARE Frigate to Begin Sea Trials This Month

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Australia Commissions First Arafura OPV

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What`s New

GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)

GBU-57 MOP Sees Action in Iran

The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP)is a U. S. munition designed to target armored bunkers and fortified facilities beneath the earth. The weapon consists of a ...
Tamandare_3

TAMANDARE Frigate to Begin Sea Trials This Month

Brazil’s TAMANDARE frigate is set to begin sea trials this month before entering service. TAMANDARE is set to the be the lead ship of a class of four advanced frigates ...
Arafura 1

Australia Commissions First Arafura OPV

The Australian navy commissioned the offshore patrol vessel (OPV), ARAFURA on June 28 in Western Australia. The 262-ft (80-m) vessel is the lead ship of its class and the ...

Reports

Indonesia’s Kaan Jet Fighter Deal with Turkey: Symbolism or Substance?

Daniel Darling
17 June 2025