Boeing Wins USAF’s $2.6Bn KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Contract
Boeing has won a US Air Forces (USAFs) contract valued at $2.6 Billion for Lot 5 production KC-46 aircraft, initial spares, and support equipment
Second Scorpene-class Sub Inducted by Indian Navy
The Indian Navy has inducted “INS Khanderi,” its second Scorpene-class stealth submarine, today in Mumbai. According to senior Navy officials, the cost of the Scorpene project now stands at around Rs 25,000 crore
India Launches ‘INS Nilgiri’ Stealth Frigate
India has launched the first of its seven planned Project 17 Alpha (P17A)-class stealth-capable frigates, the INS Nilgiri, today. “The INS Nilgiri is the first of the Indian Navy's seven new stealth frigates with enhanced stealth features fitted with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors,” Rajnath Singh, Defense Minister of India, ...
Turkish Shipyard to Cut Steel for Pakistan's MILGEM Frigate
The Istanbul Naval Shipyard will cut steel tomorrow for Pakistans first MILGEM frigate to signal the start of construction of four vessels for the Asian nation. Pakistan had ordered 4 MILGEM frigates with Turkish shipbuilder Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) in July 2018
Indian Army's Cheetah Chopper Crashes, Both Pilots Killed
Two pilots were killed on Friday after a Cheetah helicopter belonging to the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) crashed in Bhutan. "An Indian Army Helicopter crashed at 1 pm near Yongphulla in Bhutan
Indian Troops to Shoot Down Pak Drones in its Airspace After Mysterious...
Following mysterious airdrop of ammunition, grenades, rifles and fake currency in the Indo-Pakistan border state of Punjab on Sunday, Indias Border Security Force (BSF) has asked its troops to shoot down any drone intruding into Indian airspace. The BSF guards the 180km of the International Border (IB) with Pakistan along with the Indian army
Israel Aerospace Delivers 100th F-35 Jet Wing, to Manufacture 800 by 2034
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) delivered its 100th F-35 stealth fighters wing to Lockheed Martins wing assembly line and has announced that it would manufacture over 800 units by the end of 2034. The wings manufacturing center of IAIs aviation division was established in November 2014
UTC to Support Engines of F-15 & F-16 Jets Belonging to Taiwan,...
United Technologies Corp has won a $19.8 contract to provide engineering and technical services in support of the engines for the F-15 and F-16 aircraft belonging to Taiwan, South Korea, Pakistan and 7 other countries
P&W to test if Software Update to F-35B Engine Produces Extra Thrust...
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp, has been awarded $7.5 million to evaluate whether the software update to the F-35B engine produces a bump in thrust during emergency take-off situations
Northrop Wins $1.4Bn for 9 Additional E-2D Aircraft for Japan
Northrop Grumman has won a $1.36 billion modification contract for the production and delivery of nine Japan configuration E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Act
Pentagon to Send 200 Troops & Deploy Patriot, Sentinel Radars to Saudi
In the aftermath of the Yemeni attack on Saudi oil fields, the Pentagon has announced deployment of Patriot air defense system, Sentinel radars, as well as station 200 additional troops in Saudi Arabia. "In light of recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and at their invitation US will deploy one Patriot battery, four Sentinel RADARs and approximately 200 support personnel,” Secretary of Defense Mark T
Russia to commence “Sovereign Internet” Project from November
A national internet access system to isolate Russia, in case of attacks or denial of international access due to sanctions, will come into test mode from November. The countrys federal communications censorship agency, Roskomnadzor has already set up a center for monitoring and controlling general communications, and has begun installing corresponding equipment to kick-start the project starting November 1
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...