Russian Arctic to be Shielded by S-400s by Year-end
Russian battalion in the Northern Fleet will be equipped with S-400 air defense systems to shield the Russian Arctic region from aerial threats, by the end of this year. "This year, S-400 systems will enter service with the air defense missile regiment stationed on Novaya Zemlya
US Navy's New Gerald R. Ford Class Carried Christened USS John F....
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Israeli Defense Force Inducts Elbit XACT Weapon Sights
The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has inducted two configurations of Elbit Systems' XACT family of Weapon Sights. The company was recently selected to provide thousands of its XACT th65 and XACT th64 uncooled thermal imaging weapon sights to marksmen of both Infantry and Special Operation Forces of the IDF, Elbit...
Australia Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has contracted General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) for the supply of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) under the country's Project Air 7003
Project 20385 Lead Corvette Enters State Trials
Russia's Project 20385 lead corvette "Gremyashchiy," has entered the White Sea for state trials. "The Project 20385 lead corvette Gremyashchiy armed with Kalibr cruise missiles has entered the White Sea for state trials
Su-57 Performs 16 Flights with New, Powerful Engine
Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter has completed 16 flights equipped with its new, powerful engine dubbed "Item 30." "Currently, the engineering bench tests of the advanced engine continue and the item is being tested on a flying laboratory
Russian Military to get 27 Pantsir Systems This Month
The Russian military will receive 27 Pantsir-S air defense systems by the end of this month. "The delivery of 27 combat vehicles of the Pantsyr-S air defense missile/gun system is planned in 2019," Aerospace Force Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant-General Andrei Yudin, was quoted as saying by the Russian defense ministry-run Krasnaya Zvezda on Wednesday The development has come about a week after Russia reportedly deployed over 30 Pantsir systems in Syria, "securing over 10,000sqkm of area
Germany to get Kongsberg's Counter Drone System
Germany has awarded Kongsberg a $27.2 million (250 MNOK) contract to supply a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) to its armed forces
Iran, Russia & China To Hold Joint Naval Exercise In December
Iran, Russia and China are poised to hold a joint naval exercise codenamed “Naval Security Belt” in Indian Ocean waters, on December 27, 2019. “The trilateral naval exercise codenamed Naval Security Belt will be held on December 27,” Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi was quoted as saying by Tasnim News Agency, on Tuesday
USAF F-16 Crashes in S.Korea While Attempting to Land, Pilot Ejects Safely...
The pilot of a United States Air Force (USAF) F-16 fighter jet that crashed near Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, on Monday afternoon “while performing a routine landing,” has ejected safely. “The pilot ejected safely with minor injuries and has been transported to a medical facility
Baykar Rejects Using British Tech in Bayraktar TB2 Combat Drone
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has rubbished a report claiming that it was able to develop sophisticated Bayraktar TB2 drones using technology imported from the United Kingdom. "We never got it from you
Safran-MTU Joint Venture To Solve European FCAS Engine Dispute
French Safran and German MTU Aero Engines, roped in to power the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) jet, have settled on the formers appointment as prime contractor in the initial phase and then forming a 50-50 joint venture, after being mired in dispute on who will be accorded program leadership. Paris and Berlin have reached an agreement- Safran will be the main contractor, while MTU, the subcontractor, in the Research & Technology phase
China Unveils 600-Kilogram Thrust Engines for Heavy, Long-endurance Drones
Korean LIG Nex1 Eliminated From Romanian Air-Defense Tender due to “Paperwork Error”
U.S., U.K., Planning Terrorist Attacks on Russian Bases in Syria, Moscow Claims...
Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle
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...