US Navy Approves Raytheon Standard Missile-6 For Older Combat Systems
The US Navy last week approved the Raytheon Standard Missile-6 for use on guided missile destroyers and cruisers with older versions of the Aegis combat system. The SM-6 is an upgrade in range and the ability to seek out targets over the older SM-2
India’s DRDO To Build Mark II Akash SAM With Longer Range Seeker...
For Defenseworld.net/BangaloreDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources say that they have moved a proposal to the government on building Mark II of the Akash missiles that will be upgraded by a longer range and sophisticated seeker
Indian Akash Missile To See Range Increase
The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Aakash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker in its warhead to achieve better targeting efficiency. Reliable sources in the DRDO are not willing to...
Importer Claims To Start Ak-47 Manufacture In US
The importer of Russian Kalashnikov rifles in US, RWC, has claimed to start manufacturing the AK-47 guns in the USA, CNN Money reported yesterday. The importing of the AK-47 gun in US was stopped after it imposed sanctions in July against Russia
Indian Army Soldiers Turn Innovators
Officers and men of the Indian army have developed several high tech gadgets including a delivery robot, a gun ring kit for the 155mm Bofors gun, an unattended ground sensor. The innovators were facilitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Army day on January 15 which is...
China’s NORINCO Posts $64.4 Billion Revenue, $1.7 Billion Profits In 2014
North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO group), China's largest arms manufacturer reported 400.2 billion Yuan (US$64
UK To Order $334 Million FLAADS Missile For Falklands As Argentina Lease...
The UK is expected to order $334 million worth truck based surface-to-air super missile systems to protect the Falklands as Argentina leases Russian Fighter Jets, local media reported Thursday. London plans to replace the current aging Rapier missiles stationed at the islands
Swiss Army Orders 12 Leguan Bridge Layers From KMW
The Swiss Defense Procurement Agency and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) signed a contract for the purchase of twelve Leguan bridge layers on a Leopard 2 chassis together with the associated peripherals and training equipment in Berne on 15 December 2014. This brings to 16 the number of countries now using the Leguan system
SmartRounds Develops Non-Lethal Non-Impact Smart Bullets
SmartRounds Technology has developed a new 18mm non-impact, non-lethal smart bullets, which can be fired from a standard 12 gauge shotgun for US Military, law enforcement and others. These bullets use MEMS micro-electro-mechanical technology and a CMOS image sensor to activate the projectiles before reaching their target
Poland Orders Additional 200 Rosomak Armored Vehicles
The Ministry of National Defence Republic of Poland has placed an additional order for 200 AMV 8x8 vehicles from Patrias Polish partner Rosomak S.A
Bharat Forge, FutureNet To Setup Defense and Security Units In India
Indian Defense firm Bharat Forge and US-based FutureNet Group inked defense and security partnerships during the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Summit on Sunday. According to the partnership, Bharat Forge will set up a unit for upgrade and overhaul of armored vehicles in the Indian state of Gujarat
Babcock Wins £900 Contract To Maintain UK Army Vehicles
Babcock International has won a £900 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defense to maintain the armys land vehicles for 10 years. The contract will transform the way the armys vehicles are maintained, repaired and stored
Russia's Most Lethal Hypersonic Missile, "Oreshnik" Commences Production
Chinese Admiral Suspended Amid Allegations of Discipline Violations
U.S. Special Forces Order French NERVA-LG Robots
Navantia Installs First Third-Gen Hydrogen-Based AIP System on S-80 Class Submarine
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...