L3 To Produce Squad Aiming Laser Systems For USSOCOM
The US Navy has awarded a $48.5 million worth contract for the production of Squad Aiming Lasers (SAL), spare parts, and training in support of U
Indian Govt Wanted Reliance as Rafale Partner: Hollande
The former French President, Francois Hollande has reportedly said in an interview that the neither the French government nor Dassault had any choice but to choose Reliance Defense as the local partner as the name was proposed by the Indian government for the procurement of Rafale fighter jets. “We did not...
US DSCA Approves Sale of Three Shallow Water Combat Submersibles to UK...
The United States state department has approved a Foreign Military Sale of three SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV) MK 11 Shallow Water Combat Submersibles (SWCS) for an estimated cost of $90 million to the United Kingdom. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale
India Test-fires Surface-to-Surface Short-range Tactical Ballistic Missile
India has test-fired its home-made surface-to-surface short-range tactical ballistic missile, ‘Prahaar from Odisha coast Thursday. The missile developed by state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is capable of filling the gap between the multi-barrel rocket system 'Pinaka' and medium-range ballistic missile 'Prithvi'
Colt to Supply 10,000 M4, M4A1 Carbine Rifles to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Morocco
Colt's Manufacturing Co. has won $57
UTC Wins $2.4 Billion Contract to Supply Depot Level Repairables to the
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has won a maximum $2
US Approves Sale of 50 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System Upgrade kits for
The United States state department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom of 50 MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Block IB Baseline 2 Upgrade Kits for an estimated cost of $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on September 19, 2018
Despite Vowing Not to, Germany Okays Weapons Sale to Saudi Arabia
Germany has approved the delivery of four artillery positioning systems for Saudi Arabian armored vehicles despite a commitment not to export arms to countries fighting Yemen war. The decision to greenlight the export order was given by Economy Minister Peter Altmaier in a letter he provided to a parliamentary committee
Hyundai Launches Construction of Philippine Navy’s Second Missile Frigate
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has completed steel-cutting for the Philippine Navy (PN)s second missile-armed frigate at Pohang City, South Korea. In a statement Wednesday, PN said this was held at the Shin Hwa Tech facility, a sub-contractor of Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the shipyard builder that won the PHP18-billion (US$333
Leonardo and S African Paramount Group to Cooperate on Weaponized M-345 Jet...
Leonardo and South African Paramount Group signed a letter of intent (LOI) today to develop a weaponized version of the M-345 trainer jet for the African market. Leonardo and the Paramount Group signed a Letter of Intent during the “Africa Aerospace & Defence” exhibition held in Pretoria
Elbit Wins $173M Asian Order for Naval Remote Weapon Stations, Possibly India
Elbit Systems has won a $173 million contract to provide Naval Remote Controlled Weapon Stations (RCWS) to the Navy and Coast Guard of an Asia-Pacific country, most probably India. The contract will be performed over a five-year period, the company said in a statement Thursday without specifying the customer
Royal Thai Air Force Orders Four Additional H225M Choppers
Airbus Helicopters has secured an additional order of four H225M multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of the fleet strengthening programme. This follow-on order will bring the RTAFs H225M fleet to 12 units by 2021
New Multi-role Stealth Fighter J-35A to Debut at Airshow China 2024
Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Helicopters to Train Canadian Air Force Pilots
North Korean Troops Engage Ukrainian Forces for the First Time in Russia:...
Czech President Approves 60 Citizens to Join Ukrainian Military
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...