US Marine Corps Fields Next Gen Binocular Goggles for Recon and Explosive...
The US Marine Corps began fielding the Binocular Night Vision Goggle II (BNVG II) to force reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal Marines this spring, and full operational capability is planned for early next year. BNVG II helps Marines identify potential buried explosive devices, find hidden objects in foliated areas and...
Saudi-led Forces Intercept Houthi Missile Targeting Saudi Oil Giant Aramco
The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabias biggest oil provider Aramco facility in Asir, Houthi-run media outlet Almasirah reported on Tuesday. The Saudi state television reported on Wednesday that the missile was successfully intercepted
UAE’s First Astronaut to Ride on Russian Spacecraft
The United Arab Emirates and Russia here today signed a cooperation agreement to send the first UAE astronaut to participate in scientific research in a Russian space mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS spacecraft. UAE Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh...
Lockheed to 'Roll-out' Turkish F-35 Fighter Jets, Delivery Uncertain
Lockheed Martin will conduct a rollout ceremony for the first two Turkish F-35 fighter jets despite US senate prohibition to the sales of the aircraft to Turkey. The company will roll out the fighters in Fort Worth on June 21 and the jets will move on to Luke Air Base in...
Russian IL-276 Military Transport Plane Aims at Simultaneous Military, Civil Certification
A Russian twin-engine medium-sized military-transport aircraft IL-276 is preparing for multiple certification tests for both military and civil aviation, simultaneously. According to Ilyushin press release dated June 5, the tests will be conducted jointly with the state one for the first time in the domestic aircraft industry
Russia to Start Building First Nuclear-powered Destroyer in 2020
Russia will begin work on building the first nuclear powered combined guided missile destroyer for the Navy in 2020, Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Armament said. "A preliminary design [of the destroyer] has been made
Chinese Shipbuilder Shows Second Locally-made Aircraft Carrier
The China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has released a photograph of Chinas second aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system. The photograph put up on companys WeChat-Chinese social media platform-account shows the aircraft carrier in the center and the Liaoning and Chinas first domestically developed Type 001A aircraft carrier on either side
US Navy Awards $50 Million worth Contract For Sensor Fusion Technology Research
The US Navy awarded almost $50 million worth contract to Pennsylvania-based TDI Technologies Inc. to support research efforts of the auxiliary system sensor fusion technology, the Department of defense announced Wednesday
General Dynamics To Upgrade US Army Stryker Vehicles with Double V-Hulls
General Dynamics has been awarded a $68 million worth contract to upgrade flat-bottomed Stryker combat vehicles to the "Double V-Hull" configuration for the US Army, the Department of defense announced Wednesday. “General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Michigan, was awarded a $68,598,360 modification (0002) to contract W56HZV-17-D-B020 for the upgrade of Stryker flat bottom vehicles to the double V-hull configuration,” the statement says
BAE Systems Wins $198 Million to Deliver 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles to...
The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up to $1.2 billion
Rheinmetall Wins Canadian MASS Countermeasures Follow-on Contract
Rheinmetall has won a $15 million (€12 million) follow-on contract to expand the MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill System) countermeasure systems installed on Canadian Navys Halifax-class frigates. MASS is an automated decoy system that protects surface combatants from advanced anti-ship missiles
Leonardo to Supply Black Shark Advanced Torpedoes to Italian Navy
Leonardo will supply Black Shark Advanced (BSA) torpedoes and associated logistic support services to equip the Italian Navys U212A 2nd Series submarines. The Black Shark Advanced is an evolution of the Black Shark heavy torpedo, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Civilians Loot Weapons from Turkish Ship Seized by Breakaway Somali State,
India's L&T Delivers First Set of Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A Fighter...
Portugal Adds Third KC-390 Airlifter to Fleet as A-29N Super Tucano Begins...
Australia Delivers First Batch of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine
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...