Sikorsky’s S-70M Black Hawk Helicopter Gets FAA Civil Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed its certification of the new S-70M Black Hawk helicopter by issuing Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company a Restricted Category Special Airworthiness Certificate. FAA certification, and...
New Zealand Receives Rheinmetall HX 8x8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles
Rheinmetall announced today the delivery of three HX 8x8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) at an official ceremony on November 25th 2021 at the Trentham...
U.S. Military Announces Initial Fielding of a New Long Range Radar
The Pentagon said it will begin testing a long-range radar for a homeland missile defense system that can track intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) as well as next generation threats such...
Syria’s Latakia Attacked by Israeli Air Strikes: Report
Syrian port of Latakia was reportedly hit by Israeli air strikes early Tuesday. "The Israeli enemy carried out an air aggression with several missiles
HII Starts Construction of Destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131)
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131) recently
Thales Acquires Moog Ground-Based Navigation Aids Business
Thales announced today it acquired the Moog ground-based navigation aids business located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The acquisition was completed after Thales received the required regulatory approvals in October 2021
Saudi Defense Destroy Houthi Ballistic Missiles/UAVs Over Riyadh
Saudi Arabias air defenses shot down several ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels. Spokesman for the armed forces of Yemen, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement this morning that they...
Tata-Lockheed Martin JV to Manufacture Fighter Wings in India
Lockheed Martin has formally recognized Tata-Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) as a potential future co-producer of fighter wings in India's Hyderabad city. A ceremonial event marking the first fighter wing prototype built at the TLMAL facility...
Rosoboronexport Details AK-203 Rifle Deal, More Projects with India
Russias state-owned Rosoboronexport has detailed the multi-million dollar AK-203 assault rifles project it signed with India, as well as others in the pipeline. On December 6, a contract for AK-203s was signed between the joint Russian-Indian...
Russian Troops Receive TOS-1A Modernized Flamethrower Systems
The Omsk transport engineering plant of Rostec-owned Uralvagonzavod Concern handed over a batch of TOS-1A modernized heavy flamethrower systems to the Russian military. The systems are equipped with modern launching equipment, which made it possible to...
France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...