India’s Ordnance Factory Board Revives Production of Anti-aircraft Guns
Indias Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has revived the production of anti-aircraft guns at its facility in West Bengal state. “The anti-aircraft guns were first manufactured in the 1960s but production was discontinued due to lack of demand
Israel’s Rafael Eyeing to Sell Its Newly Unveiled “Rocks” Missile to India...
Israeli firm Rafael is looking to sell the “Rocks” air-to-surface missile to India that was unveiled during the ongoing Aero India 2019 airshow. Speaking to Defenseworld
Russia's Kalashnikov Group Unveils AK-200 Family of Assault Rifles at IDEX-2019
Russian firm Kalashnikov has unveiled a new family of assault rifles, AK-200 at the ongoing IDEX-2019 event in United Arab Emirates. Kalashnikov is eyeing to market its products at the exhibition well
UAE Purchases Russian Anti-tank System
United Arab Emirates has inked a Dh 147 million ($40 million) contract with Russia for Kornet-E anti-tank missile systems during the ongoing International Defense Exhibition IDEX-2019 in Abu Dhabi. "A contract has been signed with the Russian JSC KBP Instrument Design Bureau [defense industry] company to buy Kornet-E systems worth 146,92...
Russia Begins Delivery of AK103 Assault Rifles to Saudi Arabia
Russia has begun the delivery of Kalashnikov AK103 assault rifles to Saudi Arabia, director general of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev said Sunday. "We have signed and are now implementing a contract on the supplies of Kalashnikov assault rifles
India, Russia To Jointly Manufacture 7.47 Lakh Kalashnikov Rifles In India
The Indian government has accorded a proposal to manufacture 7.47 lakh units of Kalashnikov rifles with Russia
US Approves Sale of 240 Namer APC Power Packs to Israel for
The United States state department has approved sale of 240 Namer Armored Personnel Carrier (APC-MT883) Power Packs, Less Transmission (NPPLT) and related equipment to Israel for an estimated cost of $238 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Tuesday
Indian Army Inducts New US, Italian Sniper Rifles
India has begun inducting Beretta .338 Lapua Magnum Scorpio TGT and Barrett
Russian Army to Stop 5.56mm Ammo For Kalashnikov Rifles
To ensure penetration against modern body armor the Russian Army has decided to stop using 5.56mm round for the AK-74, AK-12 assault rifles Instead, an enhanced 7
India To Acquire 73,000 Sig Sauer Rifles to Replace INSAS Rifles
India has recently approved the purchase of 73,000 SIG716-G2 rifles from the US in a deal valued at $97 million (INR 700 Crore) to replace the aging INSAS rifles. The deliveries of the rifles are likely to take place within a year, according to Press Trust of India
India Tests Long Range Surface-to-air Missile System
India has completed testing the Barak Long Range Surface To Air missile system from destroyer INS Chennai on Thursday. "Ship launched Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) has been successfully test fired from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at low altitude, today," the defence ministry said Thursday
Leonardo To Upgrade M60A3 MBT
Leonardo has developed an upgrade for the M60A3 main battle tank (MBT). The upgrade has been tested, and it covers battle tank's armour, mobility and firepower and is being marketed as a cost-effective upgrade package, IHS Janes reported Tuesday
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
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...