Greece is First European Nation Decide on French Rafale Jets: Def Minister...
In its decision to acquire Rafale fighter jets, Greece became the first European nations to announce plans to buy jets from France breaking more than a decade long jinx where...
Lockheed Awards Elbit Contract to Manufacture F-35 Composite Assemblies
Elbit Systems announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elbit Systems – Cyclone Ltd., was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin for the manufacture of assemblies for Forward Equipment Bay assemblies...
Greece to Order 18 French Rafales, Upgrade Mirage Jets
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the country will acquire 18 Rafale fighter jets from France besides other major military equipment as friction with Turkey mounts. Greece ordered...
Turkey to Integrate F-16 Mini-Bombs on UAVs
Turkey wants to arm its combat drones with mini-bombs that are presently fitted on F-16 jets. “The F-16 can carry four Miniature Bombs
China to Launch Third Aircraft Carrier in 2020
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which is the worlds largest Navy, is all set to get bigger with the launch its third aircraft carrier likely to take place...
Germany Procures RBS15 Anti-Ship Missiles from Saab
Germanys Diehl Defence has placed a $194 million order for Saab RBS15 anti-ship missiles. This order is part of a framework agreement between Saab and Diehl Defence, which offers the possibility for additional procurement in the...
India, China Agree on 5-Point Plan to Ease Border Tensions
India and China agreed on a five-point plan to resolve their prolonged border face-off during their meeting in Moscow on September 10. S
TAI’s Aksungur UAV Tested with Laser Guidance Kit
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) test-fired Aksungur unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with Teber laser guidance kit. “Teber guidance kit-equipped Aksungur test-fired for the first time,” Ismail Demir, Chairman of Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB),...
Elbit Demos Hermes 9000 Search & Rescue UAS to UK Coast Guard
Elbit Systems Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) was recently demonstrated for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The demonstration were run by the MCA and were designed to test the capabilities of using a...
Drone Delivery Drill Amid Reports of China-India Disengagement
China has employed drones to deliver “care packages” consisting of food, water and medicines to its frontline troops stationed engaging in drills held likely in plateau areas amid clashes with India. The drones were put to...
GA-ASI MQ-9B Gets Leonardo SAGE 750 for Electronic Support Measure Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has integrated the Leonardo SAGE 750 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)
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...
