Saab, Damen Partner for Brazilian Navy’s Corvettes Contract
Saab and Damen Naval Shipbuilding are partnering to compete for the Brazilian Navys corvettes contract. The partnership will supply four Tamandaré Class Corvettes (CCT) for the Brazilian Navy contest
US agrees to Transfer Military Grade Titanium Tech, Patriot Missiles to Taiwan
The US has agreed to transfer new military technologies to Taiwan, according to the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND). According to reports, Lockheed Martin will transfer technology and training for Taiwans defense industry to product its own aerospace and military grade titanium, as part of a deal that will also...
Russia Delivers Third Superjet 100 to Thai Royal Air Force
Russia has delivered its third business version of the SSJ100 Superjet commercial aircraft to Bangkok to join the Thai Air Force fleet. The service flight Zhukovsky - Bangkok was performed with technical landing in Islamabad (Pakistan), the company said in a statement Tuesday
Cyber-security Threat Forces US Marine Corps to Ground Quadcopters
The US Marine Corps has grounded several new, small drones including its ‘Quads for Squads amid ban on commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS), Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by the Pentagon and assessment on the cyber-security. The USMC has been forced to ground COTS, it has been fielding to infantry units “until the DoD...
South Korean Naval Frigate Ammunition Blast Kills One
A sailor was killed after suffering serious head injuries following an explosion on a South Korean naval frigate. The incident happened at around 12
Solar, Eurenco Partnership to Offer Bi-modular Charge System to Indian Army
Indias Solar Industries and European Eurenco announced a strategic partnership agreement to supply of Explosives, Propellants, Transfer of Technology projects and to a common offer for the Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) project in India. The two companies signed the partnership agreement during the Eurosatory 2018 exhibition
Cambodia Seeks Chinese Tactical Gear for Counter-terrorism Forces
Cambodia has sought tactical gear and military accessories for its counter-terrorism special forces from China. Lieutenant General Mao Sophan, Commander of Brigade 70 said that the equipment is to be used for security operations in Phnom Penh and a military parade scheduled for next year, China Mil reported Tuesday
China Shipbuilding Company Executive Being probed for Graft
An executive of China Shipbuilding Company which built China's first home made aircraft carrier and several other naval ships has been charged with graft and bribery. The general manager and second-in-command of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Sun Bo is being probed for suspicion of serious breach of the party discipline and the law, Communist Party watchdog the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was quoted as saying in a statement by France24 on Saturday
Saab to Provide Additional Functionality for UAE’s GlobalEye Airborne Warning System
Saab has received an order from the United Arab Emirates for additional functionality for the advanced airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) solution GlobalEye for an approximate $39 million. The UAE placed its first order for GlobalEye in November 2015
Oshkosh Wins $159 Million to Supply 771 Medium Tactical Vehicles to US
Oshkosh has won four additional orders for a total of 771 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) for $159.6 million to the US Army
US, UK, France Block Central African Republic's Request for Chinese Arms
The US, France and the UK have put on hold, a request from the Central African Republic for UN Security Council approval of Chinese Weapons deliveries for its national forces. All the three nations have raised concerns about the use of lethal equipment CAR requested that include Chinese-made armored vehicles, machine guns, tear gas grenades and other weaponry for its army and police
BAE Systems Wins $348 Million to Produce 473 Bradley Armored Vehicles
BAE Systems was awarded a $348 million contract for production of up to 473 Bradley M2A4 and M7A4 vehicles. The contract also includes procurement of authorized stockage list spares, and additional packages for legacy component repair using M2A3, M7A3 and Operation Desert Storm-Situational Awareness vehicles as a baseline, the US department of defense said in a statement Thursday
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Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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