France Gets 27 Novadem NX70 Micro Drones
French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has received all 27 Novadem NX70 micro-UAV systems, order for which was placed late last year. Novadem received the Euro 2 million ($2
India to Induct Second Scorpene Attack Sub on September 28
The Indian navy is likely to induct INS Khanderi, the second Scorpene submarine on September 28, squashing earlier reports that said 36 defects found in the boat could push its commissioning date by one year. “Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh and naval chief Admiral Karambir Singh will attend the September 28...
Indian Air Force Commissions Second AEW&C Aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday formally inducted its second Embraer-145 aircraft with indigenously-made Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems. The aircraft will be stationed at Air Force Station Bhisiana in Punjab
After Chinese Invasion Exercise, Taiwan Releases Detail Defensive Plan
Taiwan released a blow-by-blow strategy to “repel Chinese forces” in its latest National Defense Report, a few days after China conducted joint land assault exercises off its eastern coast, close to the island nation. The report, released Wednesday, is the first to be made public after President Tsai Ing-wen took office...
Turkey’s ATMACA To Be Test Fired From Ada-class Corvette This November
Turkeys indigenously-made ATMACA anti-ship missile will be test-fired from an Ada-class corvette in November this year. The event will mark the first time that the Atmaca is tested at sea
Serbia Buys Chinese Wing Loong Attack Drones
Serbia will become the first European country to acquire Chinese-origin UAVs as it plans to clinch a deal for 9 Wing Loong armed drones, with a possible future order of additional 15, from Beijing. “This sale will greatly strengthen the Serbian military, which will gain capabilities it has not had in the past,” Serbian Defense Minister Aleksandar Vulin was quoted as saying by the media
Saab's Giraffe 1X Radar Installed on Supacat Jackal Vehicle Debuts at DSEI-2019
Saab has exhibited serial production standard Giraffe 1X 3D solid-state radar installed on Supacat Jackal vehicle for the first time at the ongoing DSEI-2019 in London, UK. “We have brought an operating Giraffe 1X to DSEI for the first time
Suspected Israeli Airstrike Hits Iranian Military Base on Syria-Iraq Border
Suspected Israeli warplanes have attacked Iranian military base located in Abu Kamal, near Syria-Iraq border, on Monday. Three explosions are said to have occurred, local media reported
Britain’s ‘Top Female Spy’ Nominated as Head to UK’s New Cyber Warfare...
Britains “top female spy” has been nominated as head of National Cyber Force (NCF), the UKs new cyber warfare agency, said to be inspired by US Cyber Command that hacked into systems controlling Iran's missiles in retaliation to Tehran shooting down a US drone. “The specialist who will be running the NCF is not only the best woman cyber-spy in Britain, but the best offensive cyber-spy this country has
Russia’s First ‘Digital’ Gunship to Complete Tests In A Year
The official testing of Russias first “digital” gunship, the MI-24P-1M equipped with new generation onboard electronic equipment will be completed within a years time, a representative for the Russian Defence Ministry contractor's company KRET said. "The Russian Defence Ministry created a technical task for us
US’ Future Vertical Lift Chopper To Also Perform MH-6 Roles
The US armys Future Vertical Lift (FVL) helicopter will have to perform missions carried out by MH-6 Little Bird light helicopters currently in service with the army. The Army has imagined two airframes for its FLV program- the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) and the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Russia’s Belgarod Nuclear Sub Carrying Nuke Drone To Begin Sea Trials in...
Russias nuclear-powered Belgarod submarine will embark on its first sea trial carrying Poseidon Nuke-Armed Underwater Drones in June 2020. “Belgorod is to take to the sea on June 15, 2020,” Mikhail Budnichenko, DG, Sevmash shipyard, said on Monday
Turkish ASELSAN to Unveil New GÖKSUR Missile Defense System at EURONAVAL 2024
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...
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...