Turkish Aerospace to Export Three Customised ANKA Drone Systems to Malaysia
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a contract to export three specially customised ANKA drone systems to Malaysia for approximately $100 million.The ANKAs for Malaysia are equipped with with satellite control capability besides radars specific to Malaysia's needs
Malaysia signs Contract to Lease 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters, Orders ATR
Malaysia has signed a contract worth of RM187 million for the leasing of 4 Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters for the Malaysian Army Aviation. The contract was signed with a local outfit, Aerotree Defence & Services, at the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition
Iran Reveals 2,000km-Range Ballistic Missile
Iran has unveiled Khorramshahr-4 (Khaibar), a new ballistic missile with a 2,000km launch range. As per Iranian media, tests of the new missile have been successful
Thales’ 70mm Rockets fired from Greece-Produced SARISA Drone
SARISA drone from Greek SAS Technology has fired a Thales 70mm rocket as part of a trial that took place at a firing range of the Hellenic MODs General Directorate for Defense investments and Armaments (GDDIA). The test was conducted on April 25, Thales announced Wednesday
MBDA Offers ASRAAM, Brimstone Missiles for Malaysia's FA-50 Aircraft: LIMA 2023
Europes MBDA showcased a range of missiles at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2023 Exhibition, including those it is offering for Malaysias FA-50 light combat aircraft. “Together, MBDAs ASRAAM air combat missile and Brimstone precision strike missile give unprecedented combat performance for a light fighter
Nigerian Pilots, Technicians Arrive in Turkey for T129 ATAK Helicopter Training
Nigerian pilots and technicians have reached Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facilities where they will undergo training on how to operate T129 ATAK attack helicopters. According to
South Korea, Malaysia Sign FA-50 Jet Final Contract at LIMA 2023
Malaysias defense minister Mohammad Hassan has signed the final contract for South Korean FA-50 combat trainer aircraft on May 23 at the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) exhibition. Kuala Lumpur inked an initial contract for 18 FA-50s worth over $900 million this February
Poland in Advanced Talks to Purchase SAAB GlobalEye AWACS
Poland is in advanced negotiations with Sweden to acquire the Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C). The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Mariusz Błaszczak, made the disclosure on May 22, saying he expects a contract to be finalized in the short term
South Korea May Junk F-35A Jet that Landed on its Belly Following...
South Korea may choose to scrap the F-35A fighter that landed on its belly following a bird hit last year, after it found out the cost of its repairs would exceed $80 million. On January 4, 2022, a ROKAF F-35A stealth fighter that took off from the Cheongju base collided with a large eagle during flight, and the eagle was sucked into the air intake
No F-35 Jets for Thailand, U.S. Offers F-16s, F-15s Instead...
The Pentagon has “unofficially declined” Thailands bid to buy stealthy F-35 Lightning II jets, and has instead put F-16 Block 70 and F-15 Eagle fighters on the table, Thai media reported citing sources. A Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) source told the
Russia Trials Drone-based Version of Krasnopol Guided Artillery
A pilot project involving a drone-based version of the Krasnopol guided artillery munition has been carried out by Russias Rostec State Corporation. Rostecs High Precision Systems told TASS during the MILEX-2023 arms and equipment expo that the development of the modified drone-based guided munition is complete
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...