China Develops Tech to Reduce Fatigue of Helicopter Rotors
China has developed a new fatigue-resistant technology for helicopter rotors to reduce wear and tear of rotors of on-duty choppers. “The new rotor infused with anti-fatigue technology could be used on China's future heavy-lift transport helicopters and gunships, which need to perform extreme manoeuvers in combat,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military...
India Issues Tenders Worth $291M For 100 Heavyweight Torpedos
The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued a tender worth $291 million (INR 2000 crore) for the procurement of 100 heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navys Scorpene-class (Kalvari-class) diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs). “The tender is for around 100 torpedoes and will cater to the immediate requirement of the Navy,” a...
France Likely To Buy Boeing CH-47 Chinook Choppers
France is considering the purchase of an undisclosed number of Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for its Air Force. “According to the Special Operations Command (COS) press kit, the Air Force is considering the acquisition of CH-47 Chinook heavy helicopters for the French Special Forces,” French-based
Lockheed To Supply US Army With High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launchers
Lockheed Martin has won a $497 million contract to supply the US Army with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Launchers and associated hardware. The contract calls for the production and delivery of HIMARS launchers and associated equipment by 2022, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Leonardo, Northrop To Update ENAV Ground-to-Air Communications Equipment To Manage Italian Airspace
Vitrociset and Park Air Systems, subsidiaries of Leonardo and Northop Grumman respectively have been awarded a five-year radio replacement contract by Italian air navigation services provider, ENAV. The agreement is to replace ground-to-air communications equipment for airports and the supporting en-route infrastructure
Russian Helicopters To Start 3D Printing Of Helicopter Parts
Russian Helicopters is planning to re-engineer and manufacture nearly 30 different helicopter parts using 3D printing technology, starting from 2020. "This year we are finishing the re-engineering of around 30 different parts and details that will be manufactured using additive technologies
Chinese Firm Bids to Buy Ukrainian Aeroengine Company, Motor Sich
A Chinese aviation investment firm, Skyrizon, also known as Beijing Tianjiao Aviation Industry Investment Company has bid to buy a controlling stake in renowned Ukrainian aero-engine manufacturer, Motor Sich. "The Ukrainian company, which has built engines for the world's largest transport aircraft the An-225, could help China boost its aeroengine industry if the deal materializes," Chinese analysts were quoted as saying by Global Times on Sunday
China Conducts Military Drills On Its ‘South-East Coast’
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)s recently-held military drills on its south-east coast may have involved all five military branches in a large scale joint exercise, Beijing-based military experts have said. “The recently announced PLA drills near the southeast coast of the Chinese mainland may have featured all five military branches in a large scale joint exercise
Eighth Aircraft Carrying Turkey’s S-400 Air Defenсe System Parts Reaches Ankara ...
The eighth plane carrying components of Russian S-400 air defence systems arrived in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Monday. “The delivery of S-400 parts to Turkey continues
US Firms To Renew Business With Huawei Soon: Official
The American companies may soon be allowed to re-start new sales to Huawei in two weeks, a senior US official said on Monday. “The US may approve licenses for companies to re-start new sales to Huawei in as little as two weeks,” the senior US official was quoted as saying by
China Vows Sanctions On US Firms For $2.2B Taiwan Deal
Beijing will impose sanctions on US companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan worth $2.2 billion
Germany To Get $401 Million Worth Patriot Missiles
The United States has approved the sale of Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE) with support for an estimated cost of $401 million to Germany. According to a statement released by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday, Government of Germany had requested to buy fifty (50) Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missiles Segment Enhanced (MSE)
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...