Thales Integrates Kingklip Hull-Mounted Sonar on Indonesia’s Warship
Thales has completed repair and upgrade of Indonesias Diponegoro-class corvettes by installing and integrating Kingklip hull-mounted sonar. The upgrade follows a repair of the corvette damaged in an accident that took place during a routine sea operation in January 2015
US Army Issues RFP for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Prototype
The US Army Futures Command has issued a draft request for proposal (RFP) for the purpose of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Competitive Prototype (FARA CP). According to the draft document released on 22 June this year, the US Army currently lacks the ability to conduct armed reconnaissance, light attack, and...
India Gifts HAL-built Dornier Do-228 Surveillance Aircraft To Seychelles
India handed over HAL-built Do-228 surveillance aircraft to the Seychelles Air Force ahead of schedule during a ceremony in New Delhi, Tuesday. India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and the President, Republic of Seychelles, Danny Faure were present at a handover ceremony
India May Finalize $500 Million Spike ATGM Deal with Israel
India is likely to finalize a $500 million government to government deal with Israel for the purchase of 4500 Spike anti-tank guided missiles for the army during the Israeli officials visit to New Delhi. If approved by the Indian government, the Israeli defense ministry director-general Udi Adams is expected to sign...
India’s Border Security Force Gets Six Overhauled Mi-17 1V Choppers
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered six Mi-17-1V helicopters to the Border Security Force of the Republic of India. The helicopters were overhauled at Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant (NARP)
Boeing Debuts First Hypersonic Passenger Aircraft Concept
Boeing has unveiled its first passenger-carrying hypersonic concept that could have military or commercial applications. The hypersonic aircraft concept was debuted at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta this week
Russia’s Fifth Generation Radar Enters Service
The Russian militarys fifth generation Protivnik-GE 3D surveillance radar has entered the service of air defense units in Samara region. The radar is designed to control the space, detect, and determine the coordinates (azimuth, range, and altitude), speed and flight trajectory of air targets at long ranges and high altitude heights, the Russian ministry of defense press service reported Tuesday
US Orders Carl-Gustaf Man-portable Weapon System from Saab
Saab has received an ammunition order from the US Department of Defense (DoD) for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order value is approximately $16 million (MSEK 135)
Turkish Training Plane Crashes Killing Pilot
A Turkish training plane has crashed killing the pilot in Turkeys south-eastern province of Adiyaman early Wednesday. Two training planes, which belonged to Gaziantep University, had taken off from the Gaziantep Airport in the early hours on June 27, Gaziantep Universitys rector Ali Gür was quoted as saying by state-run
Indian Air Force Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes, Pilots Eject Safely
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed early this morning on a test flight. Both pilots ejected safely before the plane crashed
Committee to Look into HAL’s ‘High Price’ for Indian Improved Tejas Fighter...
The Indian defense ministry has set up a commercial negotiations committee to look into the ‘high price quoted by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the manufacture of Tejas Mark1A fighter jet. The HAL based in Bangalore has quoted a price of Rs 463 crore ($67
Rafael To Provide $193M Worth TROPHY Missile Defense Systems To US Army
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd announced over $193 million worth contract to supply its TROPHY missile defense system to the US Army. The Trophy active missile defense system, developed by Rafael, is designed to protect tanks and other armored vehicles from missiles, rockets, and other projectiles
Japanese Helicopter Carrier Completes F-35B Fighter Integration
Latest Stealth Aircraft Tracking Radar Displayed at Airshow China 2024
Denmark to Contribute $575M to Support Ukrainian Defense Industry
Germany to Reintroduce Voluntary National Service for 18-Year-Olds to Boost NATO Readiness
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...