Category: DIC-100
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U.S. ‘Battleship’ Plan
White House: “Navy’s new class of Large Surface Combatants: THE BATTLESHIP. The most lethal surface combatant ever constructed.” What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? DIC-100, Defense Industry Chief: Here’s a strategic, up-to-date defence-industry–level assessment of the White House/Navy announcement of a new class of “battleships” described as “the most lethal surface combatant ever constructed.” This reflects verified…
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Russia’s Arms Industry Surges 23%
In 2024, the only two Russian companies in SIPRI’s Top 100 arms producers — Rostec and United Shipbuilding Corporation — increased their combined arms revenues by 23% to an estimated $31.2 billion. The surge was driven almost entirely by massive domestic orders to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, while arms exports continued to fall due…
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U.S. Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
On November 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed during an Oval Office press interaction that the United States will approve and proceed with the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Speaking ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) White House visit on November 18, Trump stated: “They’ve been…
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China Commissions Fujian Carrier
China’s commissioning of the Fujian (Type 003) aircraft carrier on November 5, 2025, at the Yulin Naval Base in Sanya, Hainan Province, marks a pivotal advancement in Beijing’s military capabilities. This 80,000-ton vessel, the third in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet, is China’s first fully indigenous design and the world’s first conventionally powered…
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TKMS Sets Sail on Frankfurt Debut
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), a leading German warship builder specializing in non-nuclear submarines, frigates, and underwater technologies, made its stock market debut on October 20, 2025, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. What is your assessment? DIC-100, Defence Industry Chief: Below is my strategic-level assessment of the TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) IPO and its implications. I…