New Chinese Think Tank to Evaluate Military Policies, Reforms Established
Chinas Central Military Committee (CMC) has set up a new think tank consisting of military and civilian experts to independently and objectively evaluate drafts on military policies and institutional reforms. “Top weapon and equipment developers could be part of the team
US To Probe Saudi & UAE’s Weapons Violation in Yemen
The US State Department and the Pentagon are reportedly sending teams to investigate the alleged breach of laws pertaining to the usage of American-made armored vehicles by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Yemen conflict. “The Department of State takes these allegations very seriously and is working...
Turkey Unveils First Locally Assembled T-70 Black Hawk Helicopter
Turkish Aerospace unveiled the first locally assembled T-70 Black Hawk helicopter built under the $3.5 billion
Afghan Forces get five new MD-530F Gunships
The Afghan Air Force received five MD-530F attack helicopters from Arizona-based US defense contractor MD Helicopters on November 22. The rotorcraft were shipped out of Mesa-Gateway Airport, Mesa, Arizona, via Boeing 747 and reached Kandahar on October 27, 2019
Germany To Finalise Order for 38 Eurofighter Jets, 110 E-Scan Radars
Germany appears poised to place an order for 38 Eurofighter jets under tranche 4, and 110
Kuwait to get First E-Scan AESA Radar-Equipped Eurofighter in 2020
Kuwait will become the first country to own Eurofighter jets equipped with E-Scan (Captor-E CAESAR) Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar when it receives the jet next year. Twenty-Eight Eurofighter jets were purchased by Kuwait in 2016 for $8
S.Korea Selects MBDA Meteor Missiles for KF-X Fighter
European MBDA has been selected by South Korea to arm its new indigenous KF-X fighter jet with Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs). The contract awarded by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) also includes providing integration support to KAI, transfer of know-how and manufacture of test equipment for the KF-X integration and trials campaign
China Develops Bullet-Proof, Fire-proof Fiber For Military Equipment
China has developed a strong, light fiber nick named "golden silk" that is resistant to heat and corrosion for use in fire-proof and bullet-proof military equipment. "The material can be used to make body armor and other protective components for precision instruments or military hardware," military analysts were quoted as saying by
US Deploys F-35 Jets to UAE Airbase
The United States has sent a squadron equipped with F-35 fighters on a combat deployment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed F-35A Lighting IIs into combat
Malaysia Mulling Russia’s Trade-in Offer for Fighters
Malaysia is considering Russias offer of trading-in old, “problematic” Su-30MKM and MiG-29 jets for new Su-35, MiG-35 or Su-57 fighters under its fighter jet procurement program. “Even though we are not looking at purchasing new fighter jets, the Defence Ministry is still studying the offer from the Russian government,” Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu told the parliament
US Develops Headgear to Protect Military Dogs’ Ears
The United States Army has funded the development of new, snood-style headgear to prevent short-term hearing loss in military working dogs. The Canine Auditory Protection System (CAPS) has been developed to prevent hearing loss caused due to high-decibel noise in training, transport and operations in dogs
UAE Announces Plan to Buy Saab GlobalEye, Airbus A330 MRTTs at Dubai...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force announced plans to acquire two additional GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from Saab, and three more Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, at the ongoing Dubai Airshow (17-21 November). The GlobalEye is among the static displays at the airshow, marking the aircrafts debut at any exhibition
Taiwan Soldiers Complete Course to Operate HIMARS Artillery in the U.S.
Sniper Targeting Pods for Poland’s FA-50 Fighter jets
U.S. Marine Corps Intercepts Target Using Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System...
Finnish Army to Procure Patria’s Latest “TREMOS” Heavy Mortar System
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...