Bulgaria Shortlists Russian UAC, Belarusian ARP to Overhaul Su-25 Fleet
The Bulgarian ministry of defense (MoD) has invited bids from Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and Belarusian 558 Aircraft Repair Plant (ARP) to overhaul its Su-25 fleet. The estimated value of the contract is 41 million levs ($24
INS Vikramaditya To Get Marine Hydraulic Systems Next Year
Russias state hi-tech corporation Rostec announced Wednesday that its subsidiary Technodinamika has begun installation of marine hydraulic systems on Indian Navys aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. The GS-1MF and GS-3 marine hydraulic systems are used for refueling, cleaning and pressurization of hydraulic systems of aircraft and helicopters which form part of the...
Pentagon Awards $40M FMS Contract For MK54 Lightweight Torpedo Kits
The Pentagon has awarded a $40 million worth contract for production of MK54 Mod 1 lightweight torpedo kits and support services, the Department of defense announced Wednesday. “Progeny Systems Corp
Indian Army Issues Tender for 41000 Light Machine Guns
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking supply of 41,000 new light machine guns to equip its infantry battalions. The Indian Army is desirous of procuring a 7
Russian Modernized Mi-26T2V Takes to Skies
Russias modernized Mi-26T2V helicopter has took to skies for the first time at the flight-test center of Rostvertol company of Russian Helicopters Holding. A prototype made by Rostvertol company will be sent to the Moscow Region under its own power soon, where it will participate in the International Military-Technical Forum "ARMY-2018",...
Mi-26NE Attack Helicopter Upgraded with New Missiles, Networked Communication
Russian Helicopters has upgraded its Mi-26NE attack helicopters with new missiles and networked communication. The modernized Mi-28NE helicopter can interact with drones and operate them remotely
Philippines Eyeing Submarines, Helicopters and Small Arms Buy from Russia
Philippines is holding negotiations with Russia for the possible purchase of Project 636 conventional submarines, helicopter equipment and small arms, Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev has said. "We are holding talks not only on this [submarines]
Iran Unveils First Indigenously-built Fighter Aircraft
Iran today unveiled countrys first homegrown fighter aircraft dubbed “Kowsar”, a day before the National Day of Defense Industry, which will be marked on August 22. The advanced fighter jet has been manufactured following extensive research and efforts by the Iranian Defense Ministrys experts
India Successfully Flight-tests SAAW Guided Bomb, Anti-Tank Guided Missile HELINA
Indias indigenously developed helicopter-launched, anti-tank guided missile HELINA was successfully flight tested in the desert areas of Pokhran in Rajasthan on a Sunday afternoon. It was tested from a Army helicopter for its full range of capabilities, a Defence Ministry statement said Sunday
General Atomics To Provide Advanced Sensor For USAF Reaper Drones For
General Atomics has been awarded a $133 million worth contract to provide advanced sensor for the US Air Forces Reaper drones as part of the modernization effort to upgrade MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and attack UAS. According to Department of defense press release, the contractor will complete the development, integration, and flight test of an advanced sensor into an MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle in realistic test scenarios at continental U
BAE Systems Wins $146 Million To Repair, Modernize US Navy Cruiser Gettysburg
The US Navy has awarded a $146 million worth contract to BAE Systems ship repair subsidiary to repair and modernize the US Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser Gettysburg, the Department of Defense announced Monday. "BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Virginia is awarded a $146,342,267 firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of USS Gettysburg fiscal 2018 modernization period availability," the release said
Rockwell Collins Wins $288 Million Contract For AN/ARC-210 Aircraft Radios
The Pentagon has awarded a $288 million worth contract to Rockwell Collins to manufacture and deliver the AN/ARC-210 family of radio equipment in support of the US Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales customers. “Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is awarded $288,537,270 for modification P00001 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-18-D-0004) to exercise option year one for the manufacture and delivery of the AN/ARC-210 family of radio equipment in support of Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales customers,” the Department of defense announced Monday
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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...