South Korea, Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on Mutual Quality Guarantee for Exported...
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia on a mutual quality guarantee program for exported arms, aiming to increase bilateral defense trade. The MoU will pave the way for the export of Korean arms to Riyadh and vice versa
First Batch of 'Ready To Fly' Russian Engines Shipped For Installation on...
Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) has delivered the first batch of PD-14 engines for installation on the MC-21 airliner, which faced delays due to U.S
Rheinmetall Secures Contract to Supply Training Simulators for German Navy
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver advanced training simulators for the German Navy. The project, known as the Distributed Naval Training Architecture (Verteilte Trainingsarchitektur der Marine, or VTAM), is valued in the mid-double-digit million euro range
Thales, Ukrainian Defence Industry to Establish JV for Air Defense, Radar and...
French defense company Thales and Ukraines Joint Stock Company "Ukrainian Defence Industry" (UDI) have signed an agreement to create a joint venture focused on air defense systems, radars, electronic warfare systems, tactical communications, and optoelectronic solutions. The
Turkey's Baykar to Establish JV in Indonesia to Produce Drones
Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Indonesian defense company Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, assembly, and maintenance in Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans visit to Indonesia, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers
The Netherlands has signed contracts for the purchase of eight Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft and four flight simulators to replace the aging Pilatus PC-7 fleet. The PC-7 MKX is an improved and modernized version of the Pilatus PC-7 MkII
Ukraine, Poland Sign Defense Deal on Ammunition, Vehicles, Artillery, Air Defense
Ukraines Ukroboronprom and Polands PGZ have signed an
Indra to Acquire Spanish Defense Satellite Operator, Hispasat
Indra Group has signed an agreement with Redeia Corporación to acquire 89.68% of the share capital of Hispasat, a satellite operator and service provider, for €725 million
U.S. Blocks $2B from Russia to Turkey as Loan for Nuclear Power...
JPMorgan Chase has blocked $2 billion transferred from Russia to Turkey as a loan for the Akkuyu nuclear power plant (NPP), following an order from the U.S
French KNDS to Acquire Texelis, Maker of SERVAL Armored Vehicles
KNDS and Texelis signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning the proposed acquisition by KNDS France of Texelis' Defense business. Texelis is a French company producing numerous parts and mobility components for the French Army armored vehicles
U.S. Awards Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Training Simulators
CAE USA has received a contract valued at up to
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
Netherlands Selects Oshkosh DXPV Patrol Vehicles for Marine Corps Use
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
