Russia to Begin Delivery Of Su-30SM Fighters To Belarus This Year
Russia will begin the delivery of first batch of Su-30SM fighters to Belarus in this year, according to a report. "The contract on the delivery of Su-30SM planes in the interests of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Belarus is currently at the stage of its implementation," Russias Federal Service...
India To Purchase 10 Fewer MQ-9 Sea Guardian Drones For Its Navy
India is likely to approve the proposal to buy 12 MQ-9 Sea Guardian drones from the US for its Navy and not 22 of them for $2 billion as planned last year. “India had plans to purchase 22 Sea Guardian drones for the navy, valued at around $2 billion
China’s PLA Navy To Convert M60 Airliner Into Surveillance plane: Report
Chinas People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is likely to buy the domestically developed Modern Ark 60 (MA60) airliner and convert it into a maritime surveillance aircraft, military analysts were cited by Chinese media as saying. The PLA Navy may have the new MA60 search and guidance aircraft in its arsenal of...
USAF F-16 Crashes Into California Warehouse, Pilot Ejects Safely
A Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter crashed into a warehouse during a routine training exercise just outside March Air Reserve Base in Southern California on Thursday. Pilot of the aircraft ejected safely while five civilians were reported injured, military officials said
India To Acquire 24 MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters For $2.6B
The Indian Navy is set to acquire 24 MH-60R Seahawk Anti-Submarine Helicopters from the US for $2.6 billion (INR 18,340 Crore),
MBDA Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
MBDA has appointed Eric Béranger a new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 June 2019, replacing Antoine Bouvier. Over the past 20 years Éric has worked in a number of senior positions in Airbus Defence and Space, and most lately led Global Communications Company OneWeb, MBDA said in a press release
Turkey, Iraq Likely To Sign Mutually Beneficial Military Agreement
Turkey and Iraq have been in talks to sign a mutually beneficial military cooperation and trust agreement, Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. Erdogan received Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi in an official ceremony at the presidential palace
Lockheed, Rafael To Market Israeli SPICE Air-to-Surface Guidance Kits
Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., of Israel have signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael's Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE) air-to-surface guidance kits for US sale
South Korea Demonstrates Use Of Tactical Drones
The South Korean army demonstrated the use of tactical drones utilizing latest technology on Thursday during a session held at Icheon, south of Seoul. The Army presented some 20 drones, which carried out a series of mock combat procedures from reconnaissance to strikes, decontamination and transportation, reports Yonhap news agency
China's Type 001A Aircraft Carrier Likely To Be Commissioned Soon
Chinese military analysts predict that the country is likely to commission its first home-made aircraft carrier, Type 001A, to its naval service within two months, according to Chinese media. Chinas first carrier, the Liaoning took a little over a year from its maiden voyage to enlist in the PLA Navy
Russian S-400 System Requires Friendly Aircraft Data to Identify Friend or Foe
The United States is opposed to Turkey and India acquiring the Russian S-400 long-range air defense systems as it requires sensitive data from the sensors of the aircraft to be fed into it in order to identify them as friend or a foe. The details of the friendly aircraft required include information on the radar, Link-16, a special transponder called Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) and more
General Dynamics Wins $92M To build 120mm Tank Ammunition for Iraq
General Dynamics has won a $92.4 million modification contract to supply 120mm tank ammunition for Iraq
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...