TASL Delivers India’s First CH-47F Chinook Crown, Tailcone To Boeing
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have delivered the first crown and tailcone assembly for the Indian configuration of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. Manufactured by TASL in Hyderabad, the parts will be delivered to Boeing for final assembly of the 15 helicopters on delivery to the Indian Air Force
European Commission Proposes €5.5 Billion Fund For Defence Procurement, Tech Development
The European commission today proposed to mobilise €5.5 billion per year as part of unified defence fund to boost Europe's defence capabilities and to coordinate, supplement and amplify national investments in defence research, in the development of prototypes and in the acquisition of defence equipment and technology,
EU Plans Unified Defense Procurement Fund
The European Union is set to unveil a multi-million-euro defense fund to buy military equipment and on inter-European defense capabilities at a time when US President has called for increased contributions from European countries for NATO. The push for a new phase of cooperation on military and security including on procurement...
Saudi-led Isolation of Qatar May Impact US Military Activity In The Country
The escalating confrontation between Qatar and Saudi-led Arab states may impact the United States' massive military presence in the country. Qatar is home to three US airbases and plays a role in collective defense efforts for the region
US Donates 300 M4 Carbines, 100 Grenade Launchers To Philippines For Anti-Terror
The United States today donated 300 M4 carbines, 200 Glock 21 pistols, Four M134D Gatling-style machine guns and 100 M203 grenade launchers to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts of the Philippines Marine Corps (PMC). The latest batch is part of P7
Russia Reiterates S-400 Missile System Sale To India, Turkey
Russia has reiterated selling S-400 missile systems to India and Turkey. Russian President Vladimir Putin in a meeting with the press Thursday, said “Russia is ready to supply S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to Turkey
India’s Nirbhay Subsonic Cruise Missile’s Fifth Launch Deferred Due To Tech Snag...
The fifth test of Indias home-grown subsonic cruise missile, Nirbhay has been deferred due to a technical snag. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) postponed the test which was planned to be conducted on Wednesday
Indonesia Sets Up National Cyber Defence Agency
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has signed a regulation to set up National code Cyber Agency (BSSN) tasked to implement cyber security effectively by utilizing, developing, and consolidating all elements related to cyber security. The Presidential Regulation no
Lockheed Martin Wins $414 Million To Produce 360 JASSM-ER Missiles For USAF
Lockheed Martin has received a $413.8 million contract for Lot 15 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)-Extended Range (ER) version from the US Air Force
S Korea's Raybolt ATGM Set To Compete Against Israeli Spike, US Javelin
South Korea's Raybolt medium-range anti-tank guided missile (MR-ATGM) has passed quality tests and is planned for local procurement and export where it will compete against the US Lockheed Martin-made Javelin and the Israeli Rafael-made Spike-MR ATGMs. The nation's arms procurement agency, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) hopes to export the advanced Fire & Forget-type weapon, saying it's smaller and lighter, but more powerful and effective than similar foreign weaponry, such as Israel's
Textron Wins US Army RS3 Contract
Textron Systems has been selected as a prime contractor on the United States Army Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) contract. The RS3 contract has an expiration date of May 14, 2022 and an additional five-year operational ordering period, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Pilots Of Indian Air Force Su-30 Aircraft Crash Declared Dead
The two pilots of Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter that crashed on Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border last week have been declared dead. Sqn Ldr D Pankaj and Flt Lt S Achudev, the pilots of the Su-30 aircraft sustained fatal injuries when the aircraft crashed approximately 60 Km from Tezpur Airbase on 23 May 17, the MoD said in a statement Thursday
Pakistan Plans 4.5 Gen Upgrade for JF-17 Fighter with New PFX Version
Russian Missile Strike Destroys F-16 Fighter at Dnepropetrovsk Airport
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
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...