Bell Textron Wins $509 Million for Additional 29 AH-1Z Helicopters to US...
Bell Helicopter Textron has won $509.7 million advance acquisition contract for the manufacture and delivery of 29 Lot 15 production AH-1Z Build New aircraft in support of the United States Marine Corps H-1 upgrade program
Lockheed Martin, Fincantieri Deliver Sixth, Seventh Freedom-class Combat Ships
Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) delivered the future USS Sioux City, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 11, and future USS Wichita, LCS 13, to the United States Navy. LCS 11 is the sixth Freedom-variant LCS designed and built by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team and will be commissioned at...
Lockheed Martin Wins $356 Million to Modernize US Army’s Tactical Trainer Module
Lockheed Martin has won a potential 10 year contract valued at $356.3 million to modernize the United States Armys Close Combat Tactical Trainer (CCTT) Manned Module system
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", being presented at the static exposition, the company said in a statement Wednesday
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
Russia Planning All-New Helicopter, Mi-80 to Replace Legendary Mi-8
Denmark Joins Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme with 129 Patria 6x6 Vehicle
China Reveals Robot Wolves – Quadrupedal Drones to Fight alongside Soldiers
Ukrainian-U.S. Joint Venture to Manufacture Specialty Ammunition Chemicals
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...