US DSCA Approves Sale of 32 AMRAAM Missiles to Japan for $63M
The United States has approved sale of 32 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $63 million to Japan. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 16, 2018, the US DoD said in a
Malaysia Questions Najib over Kickbacks in Scorpene Submarine Deal
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigators have reopened a 16 year old corruption probe involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak in the purchase of two Scorpene-class submarines. The former Prime Minister has been summoned to give a statement on the Scorpene-class submarine deal on Monday and the investigators are looking at whether...
India to Sign $500 Million Deal to Build Two Grigorovich-class Frigates
Russian Rosoboronexport and Indias Goa Shipyard are likely to sign $500 million contract to build two Admiral Grigorovich-class (Project 11356) frigates for the Indian Navy. The deal consists of building the two frigates at Goa Shipyard with technology transfer from Russian Yantar shipyard
Russian Rosoboronexport Identified as Lowest Bidder for India's $1.5B VSHORAD Contest
Russian state-run Rosoboronexport has been identified as the lowest bidder for the $1.5 billion deal for Very Short Range Air Defense Systems (VSHORAD) for the Indian Army
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Begins Production of its Experimental Supersonic Jet
Lockheed Martins Skunk Works has begun production of its experimental jet capable of flying at supersonic speeds without making much noise. The company announced Friday that it had begun manufacturing the first part of the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft
Russia 'Tests' Su-57 Stealth Fighter Jet's Onboard Systems, Weapons in Syria
Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft conducted 10 flights in Syria to test its onboard systems including weapon. The Russian MoD posted footage of Su-57 fighter jet carrying out sorties in the Syrian Arab republic on their website Monday
First French Air Force Reaper Drone Crashes
A French Air Force Reaper drone crashed in a desert area a few kilometres away from the Barkhane track without causing any casualties. The drone crashed around 1:00 am, Paris time last Saturday
General Atomics Pips Israel Aerospace in UAV Sales to Belgium, Australia
General Atomics beat Israel Aerospace Industries in two huge deals worth an approximate $1.2 billion in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) sales to Australia and Belgium
DARPA Working on 20 Artificial Intelligence Programs
The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is currently working on 20 different artificial intelligence (AI) programs. First announced in September, the DARPA AI Next campaign is a multi-year, upwards of $2 billion investment in new and existing programs to create the third wave of AI technologies
GE To Develop 3-D Manufacturing Tech for Aviation in Turkish Lab
General Electric has opened a new laboratory in Turkey to develop new digital-based production models with the help of additive manufacturing technologies for aviation. "Our total investment in the center has exceeded $15 million with this laboratory
Lion Air Victim’s Parents File Lawsuit against Boeing for ‘Unsafe Design’
In probably the first time, the parents of a passenger onboard an airliner has sued the aircraft manufacturer for design issues. The parents of Rio Nanda Putrama, a passenger travelling to Pangkal Pinang onboard the Lion Air flight that crashed into the Java sea last month killing 189 people have sued the aircraft manufacturer, Boeing for its 737 Max 8 aircrafts alleged ‘unsafe design
Bahrain Buys 12 Bell AH-1Z Attack Helicopters worth $912m
Bahrain has signed an agreement with Bell Helicopter Textron Inc to procure 12 Bell AH-1Z twin-engine attack helicopters after the United States senate voted down a draft resolution to block US Arms sales to Bahrain. It would cost an approximate $912 million for Bahrain to buy 12 helicopters
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15 Israeli Forces Killed, Injured in Northern Gaza as Qassam Fighters Target
Iranian Navy to Add New Combat Reconnaissance Destroyer
Iranian Wargame Turns Deadly as "Terrorists" Infiltrate Venue
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...