US THAAD Missile Defence System ‘Partly Operational’ In S. Korea: Report
The controversial Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system has reached initial operating capability in South Korea, although it is months away from being fully operational, the US...
Australian Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler Aircraft To Get Anti-Radiation Missile
The US State Department last week approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of Anti-Radiation Missiles for the Australian Electronic Attack EA-18G Growler aircraft, estimated to cost $137.6 million
SpaceX Lands Its Falcon 9 Rocket After Launching Military Satellite
A SpaceX Falcon rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on Monday to boost a classified spy satellite into orbit for the US military then turned around and touched...
Boeing To Continue CH-47 Helicopter Production For Netherlands
Boeing has secured a $541 million foreign military sales contract for production lot 15 CH-47F cargo renew and new build helicopters for Netherlands. Work will be completed by December 31, 2020,...
Lockheed Martin Wins $1.3 Billion F-35 Long Lead Parts Contract
Lockheed Martin has won $1.3 billion advance acquisition contract for long-lead time materials, parts, components, and effort for 130 F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the Air Force, Navy and Marine
Japan To Adopt Aegis Combat System To Counter Pyongyang’s Nuclear Threats
Japan is launching a feasible study to add US-built Aegis missile defense system to its defense capability amid rising nuclear threats by North Korea. Deployment of a land-based Aegis Ashore system could take place several years...
US Cyber Attacks, Sabotage Behind North Korea’s Missile launch Failures?
Fingers are being pointed at the USs cyber-warfare capability for North Koreas repeated missile launch failures. A missile test soon after Pyongyang threatened “nuclear justice” against the US ended in failure on Saturday similar to an...
Successful First Flight OF China's AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Strengthens Territorial Claims
China's home made developed AG600 amphibious aircraft has taken its maiden flight Saturday. Launched from the southern city of Zhuhai, the AG600 was designed to extinguish forest fires and carry out rescue missions at sea
Turkish Aerospace Industries Trials Armed Anka UAV
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully commenced trials of an armed version of the indigenous Anka medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aircraft, integrated with Roketsan MAM-L air-to-surface munition. The tests were revealed by Turkish defense minister...
Ukraine Discusses Possible UK Participation In AN-132 Aircraft Project
UK ministry of defense has discussed its possible participation in AN-132 aircraft project with Ukraines Ukroboronprom last week. The meeting took place in London on April 26, the Ukrainian Defense Industry announced last week
South Korea Refuses To Renegotiate Costs Involved In Thaad Missile Deployment
South Korea has refused renegotiation possibilites to share estimated US$1 billion expenses spent by US for deploying Thaad missile defense system on land of the East Asian country. "I don't think it's an issue for renegotiation,"...
US Approves $1.46 Billion P-8A Poseidon Patrol Aircraft Sale To New Zealand
The US State Department has approved sale of four P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft for $1.46 billion to New Zealand
Blast in Iranian Port: Negligence or Sabotage?
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
