Brazilian Gripen Jet Completes Maiden Flight in the Country
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil on Thursday. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to...
Boeing Awarded $2.2 Billion for Small Diameter Bomb
Boeing has been awarded a $2,239,707,532 contract for the Small Diameter Bomb Increment I weapon program. This contract provides for a guaranteed minimum Lot 15 award and a five-year ordering period...
Israel’s “Skylord” Drone Interception System Being Tested by US Forces
The Israeli Ministry of Defense's R&D unit, together with the Israeli company XTEND and the Anti-Terrorism Body of the US Department of Defense (CTTSO), have launched an operational pilot that...
Italy Swaps Leonardo Helicopters For Israeli Missiles, Simulators
Israel and Italy concluded a reciprocal procurement agreement under which the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) will acquire 12 training helicopters and Italy will receive Rafael Systems “Spike” missiles and...
Australian Department of Defence Signs Order for Saab Deployable Health Modules
Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to deliver deployable health modules for the Australian Governments Deployable Health Capability Program, Joint Project 2060. The order value is 337 MAUD (2,150 MSEK) for...
Rheinmetall Wins Dutch Army’s Ammunition Supply Deal
Dutch procurement agency Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) signed an agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition. The framework agreement encompasses the supply of 35mm medium-calibre ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles, 40mm ROSY smoke/obscurant cartridges, and...
GA-ASI to Upgrade Air National Guard’s MQ-9 Drones
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been awarded a $13
Boeing, GA-EMS, Aerojet Team to Bid for MDA’s Next Generation Interceptor Project...
Boeing on Thursday said it is teaming with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Aerojet Rocketdyne in its bid to build the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) for the U.S
Israel Aerospace Acquires 50% of BlueBird Aero Systems
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed today an
Russia Conducts Drone Swarm Drill during Kavkaz-2020 Exercise
Russia used a swarm consisting of Forpost, Orlan-10 and Eleron-3 drones to attack “hostile” forces for the first time during Kavkaz-2020 exercises.
Bulgaria Accuses Russian Diplomats of Collecting Info on F-16s
Bulgarias State Agency for National Security has reportedly expelled two Russian diplomats for collecting information on the militarys procurement of F-16 Block 70 jets. The officials, Sergei Nikolashin and Vadim Bykov, were also gathering data regarding...
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...
