NATO Doubles Battle Group Deployment in Eastern Europe Following Ukraine Invasion
In response to escalating threats following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO has doubled its presence in Eastern Europe, deploying eight battle groups to bolster regional defense. Army Gen
Teledyne FLIR Defense Secures $15M Contract for ThermoSight HISS-XLR Weapon Sights
Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a $15 million contract to deliver over 150 ThermoSight HISS-XLR weapon sights to a NATO partner country. The contract, awarded by the U
Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi Electric to Develop EW Systems, Radars and UUVs
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Wednesday to jointly develop key capabilities, including electronic warfare, radar, and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs). In an...
Rostec's Ruselectronics Unveils New Underwater Surveillance System for Unmanned Vehicles
Ruselectronics, a holding company within the Rostec State Corporation, has developed a new video surveillance system for underwater unmanned vehicles. This system is designed for monitoring water areas, underwater pipelines,...
BAE Systems Secures $111M for Tactical Radios for South Korea
BAE Systems has received contracts totaling $111 million to provide the Second-generation, Anti-jam, Tactical, Ultra-high Frequency Radio for NATO, known as the SATURN waveform, to the Republic of Korea (ROK). This...
NATO Strengthens Satellite Capabilities with Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space
NATO has announced a new initiative, the Alliance Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS), to bolster its satellite capabilities by utilizing data, products, and services from both national and commercial satellites of its member states. This move...
India, Russia to Establish Working Group on Technological Cooperation in Defense
India and Russia have decided to set up a working group on technological cooperation in defense for the purpose of technology transfer and joint manufacturing of equipment in India. This is part of
Romania Orders South Korean K9 Howitzers for $940M
Hanwha Aerospace and the Romanian Ministry of Defense signed an export contract for the Korean K9 self-propelled howitzer on July 9, South Korean arms procurement agency announced today. The
South Korea Commences Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened the first mass production commencement meeting for the KF-21, South Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet, on July 10. The
Saudi Arabia Orders Four More Airbus A330 MRTTs
Saudi Arabia placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) on July 10. The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion...
Brazilian Army Destroys 11 Illegal Runways
In an operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and environmental crimes, troops from Operation CATRIMANI II destroyed 11 illegal runways used for aircraft in the Yanomami Indigenous Land (TIY). Conducted between July 3 and 7 in...
Turkish STM Exports Mortar-dropping Drone to African Nation
Turkish defense firm STM has announced the completion of the first export of its BOYGA Ammunition Dropping Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to an African nation. The BOYGA is designed to carry 81mm mortar ammunition
Bayraktar TB2 UAV to Carry FPV Drones Made by Croatian Firm, ORQA
Russia Bags First Export Contract for Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jet
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...