Philippines Army Buys 3000 Pistols From ARMSCOR Global Defence Inc
The Philippines army has purchased 3000 .45 caliber handguns from local firearms manufacturer, ARMSCOR Global Defence Inc
Airbus Tests Unmanned Jet-Propelled Demonstrator, Sagitta
Airbus has successfully tested an unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator with the project name Sagitta. The UAV flew autonomously for around seven minutes over the test site in Overberg, South Africa, on a pre-programmed course
U.S Department Of Justice Charges Two Iranians Of Hacking Into Missile Simulation...
The U.S Department of Justice has charged two Iranian nationals with hacking a US defense technology manufacturers network to grab rocketry simulation software
US Grounds C-5 Transport Aircraft After Second Malfunction Of Nose Landing Gear
The Air Mobility Command commander has directed a stand-down of C-5 military transport aircraft flying operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, following a second malfunction of C-5 nose landing gear within the last 60 days. The stand-down was directed July 17
US Aids PKK/PYD Terror Groups With Armored Vehicles, Tanker Trucks, Weapons To...
The United States has allegedly transported military equipment that includes ‘Stryker armored vehicles along with tanker trucks for the PKK/PYD terror group on pretext of fighting Islamic State (IS) in the north-eastern Syrian province of Al-Hasakah. According to the Pentagon, the US military aid to several armed groups in Syria, including...
India Still Looking To Buy Additional Boeing C-17 Heavy Lift Aircraft
The Indian government is pursuing the procurement of an additional C-17 heavy lift aircraft for the Indian Air Force, Minister of State for defence Subhash Bhamre, replying to a question in the Parliament Tuesday. India has already bought 10 C-17 aircraft from the US
Leidos Wins $64M To Integrate, Test And Demonstrate Three Airborne Reconnaissance Systems
Leidos was awarded a $64 million task order from the U.S
Huntington Ingalls Wins $148M Long-lead-time Supporting CVN80 Aircraft Carrier Contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries is being awarded $148.7 million modification to previously awarded contract for the purchase of additional long-lead-time material in support of Enterprise (CVN 80)
Five Korean Aerospace Industries' Subcontractors Raided Over Money Swindling Case
South Korean prosecutors raided five subcontractors to probe suspected corruption in connection with a few major defense projects. The prosecutors searched the firms and secured documents and digital materials as evidence related to allegations that KAI made illicit gains by inflating expenses for developing military aircraft, Yonhap reported Tuesday
US Navy Deploys World’s First Active Laser Weapon System
The US Navy test-fired the worlds first active laser weapon system (LaWS), capable of travelling at the speed of light to destroy incoming missiles. The LaWS is capable of travelling at 50000 times faster the speed of an Inter-continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Decision On India's Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle Program Likely This Month
The Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to take a decision later this month about reissuing expression of interest (EoI) for the Armys futuristic infantry combat vehicle (FICV) program. “At the recent Defence Procurement Board (DPB) meeting, it was decided to let the DAC take a call about reissuing expression of interest (EoI) for the FICV,”
Johns Hopkins University Wins $92M USAF Nuclear Weapons Center Partnership Contract
Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) has been awarded a $92 million contract for continuing strategic partnership with the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), by procuring engineering for complex systems, as well as research and development of specialized functions. Contractor will provide support in the AFNWCs mission in development planning (concept development and capability planning and analysis), strategic system capability assessments (Air Force nuclear vulnerability assessments), strategic and tactical air delivered and ground-based nuclear weapon system capability, and nuclear command, control and communications, US Department of Defense said in a statement Monday
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
Rockets Fired at Israel as Ceasefire Decision with Hezbollah Looms
Poland, Slovakia to Ink Ammunition Production Agreement Soon
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
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...