India Rethinking $6B US Drone-Buy After Iran’s Downing Of Global Hawk
The Indian Air force (IAF) is reconsidering the purchase of 30 American drones for an estimated $6 billion, after Iran shot down US Navys RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with its S-300 missile system in the Persian Gulf region last month. “The IAF are now especially concerned about the US drones effectiveness...
First Batch Of AH-64E Apache Gunships To Arrive In India On July...
First consignment of Indias AH-64E Apache "customised" attack helicopters will arrive at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh state on Saturday, July 27. The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally received its first AH-64E at Boeings facility in Arizona, US on 10 May, 2019
Russia Test Launches Topol ICBM
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) test launched “Topol” intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Kapustin Yar rocket launch and development site located in the western part of Russia on Friday, defense ministry has announced. "On July 26, 2019, a combat unit of the strategic missile forces conducted a test launch of an...
Thailand To Get 60 Stryker Infantry carrier vehicles, Support For $175M
The United States (US) has approved the sale of 60 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles with equipment and support for an estimated cost of $175 million. According to a statement released by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Government of Thailand has requested to buy sixty (60) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV);...
USA To Support India’s C-17 Military Transport Planes for $670M
The United States (US) has approved Foreign Military Sale to India to support its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft for an estimated cost of $670 million. According to a statement released by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday, Government of India had requested to buy...
Rheinmetall Acquires Canada's Provectus Robotics Solutions
Rheinmetall has acquired 100% stake in Canada-based firm "Provectus" to expand Rheinmetalls technological capabilities in the field of robotics and autonomous driving. Automation and digitization are among the vital Group-spanning technology clusters which Rheinmetall is systematically working to expand, concentrating knowledge and capacities in order to exploit additional future growth potential
INS Khanderi Scorpene-class Sub To Be Inducted By October
India's second Scorpene-class stealth submarine christened "INS Khanderi," will be commissioned by October of this year, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday. "For Scorpenes, we are moving well
First S-400 Shipment to Turkey Completed: Ankara
Russia has completed the initial deliveries of its S-400 air defense system by supplying the first shipment of the systems to Turkey, Turkish military officials said on 25 July. “Second shipment is now being planned to arrive in Ankara,” the officials added
Russian Helicopters Delivers Three Ka-32 Helicopters To Turkey
Russian Helicopters has shipped three Ka-32A11BC helicopters configured to perform firefighting operations to Turkey. Turkeys KAAN Air inked a deal with the Russian firm for the three choppers in July 2018
US Navy To Induct New Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer on July
The United States (US) Navy will
Azerbaijani MiG-29 Fighter Crashes Into Caspian Sea, Pilot Missing
A MiG-29 fighter belonging to the Azerbaijani Air Force on a routine training flight crashed into the Caspian sea on Wednesday, the defense ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "On 24 July, at about 22:00, a MiG-29 plane of the Azerbaijani Air Force, which was conducting a training flight, suddenly disappeared from the radar
N.Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles From East Coast
North Korea has reportedly fired two short-range missiles from its eastern coastal city of Wonsan early on Thursday. “The missiles flew about 430km (267 miles) from the point of launch and reached an altitude of 50km (30 miles) before falling into the East sea,” an official at South Korea's defence ministry was quoted as saying by Reuters
Japan, EU to Launch Defense Partnership to Deter China, North Korea &
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
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...