Northrop Wins $98M For Maintenance of USSTRATCOM C2 Capabilities
Northrop Grumman has won a $98 million contract for the overall operations and maintenance of command and control capabilities for U.S
Chinese Army Conducts Live-Fire Drills in Tibet
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire exercises in Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Friday. The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades
UAE Behind Qatar Media Hacking: US Intelligence
The United Arab Emirates reportedly was behind the hacking of Qatari websites in late May which led to boycotting of the nation by Saudi-led group of countries. The UAE hacked the websites or paid for getting them hacked (which is still unclear) in order to post false quotes linked to Qatar's...
Indian Shipyard To Deliver Sri Lanka’s Largest Warship This Week
The Sri Lankan Navy will receive its largest warship from Indias state-owned Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) three months ahead of schedule. Sri Lanka had signed a $155 million deal with India four years ago for two offshore patrol vessels
Nigerian Air Force Gets First Batch of Super Mushshak Trainer from Pakistan
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) today took delivery of the first batch of 5 out of 10 Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan. The first batch of the trainer aircraft, which is for the primary flying training of NAF pilots at 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna, was received on arrival by the...
Indian Army Conducts Field Trials Of Two M-777 A-2 Ultra-Light Howitzers
The Indian Army is carrying out field trials on two M-777 A-2 long-range ultra-light howitzers (ULH) in Pokhran which it received in May this year. The test-firing of the guns is primarily aimed at collating and determining various critical data like trajectory, speed and frequency of fire of the M-777 A-2 ULH which are expected to be mostly deployed along the border with China
Indian Army Need No Clearance From DAC To Buy Weapons Worth $6.2B
Indian Defense Ministry in a move to expedite defense procurement has given a free hand to the Vice Chief of Army Staff to sanction weapon purchase of up to Rs 40,000 crore ($6.2 billion) without requiring a clearance from the Defense Acquisition Council
Bechtel Wins $30M Naval Nuclear Propulsion Components Modification Contract
Bechtel Plant Machinery has won a $30 million modification contract for naval nuclear propulsion components. No completion date or additional information is provided on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts
Lockheed Martin Wins $130M PAC-3 Missile Defense System Contract
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $130 million FMS (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan) contract for fiscal 2017 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 production to increase the total missile segment enhancement quantity by 35, add 130 launcher modification kits with motor control units for the U.S
Russian Mi-17sh-VN Helicopter Design Based On Combat Experience In Syria
Russian Helicopters will display the newly developed Mi-171Sh-VN advanced military transport helicopter at next week's MAKS-17 show. The Mi-171Sh-VN is the new version of the Mi-8/17 military transport helicopter; its main features being extensive armoring and weaponry
Philippines Grounds FA-50 Fighter Jets After ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident That Killed Two,...
The Philippines Armed Forces has temporarily suspended FA-50 fighter jets following a friendly fire incident that killed two and injured 11 in Marawi city. “The Armed Forces is suspending the use of that particular aircraft for any further airstrike until such time that the cause of the accident has been determined, or the failure of the equipment has been determined
France, Germany Plan Development of New European Fighter Jet
Frand and Germany plan to come up with a roadmap for joint development of a new European fighter jet and replacement of the existing fleet by mid-2018. "Today there are too many European standards and qualifications and sometimes there is competition among Europeans internationally," French President Emmanuel Macron was quoted as saying by Reuters during a news conference along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday
Germany Confirms AI-Powered Drones for Ukraine
U.S. Air Force Tests New Heat-Control Technology for Spacecraft
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
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...