US Approves 106 MK54 Torpedo Conversion Kits for $169M to Netherlands
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of 106 MK 54 conversion kits for an estimated cost of $169 million. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Fincantieri Starts Work on $4.6 Billion First Qatari Corvette
Fincantieri has started the work on the first ‘Doha class corvette ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defense (MoD) by a steel cutting ceremony at Italys Muggiano (La Spezia) yard. The contract envisages the supply of seven surface vessels, of which four corvettes, one amphibious vessel (LPD - Landing Platform Dock),...
Textron Demonstrates Manned-unmanned Teaming Capability
Textron announced the integration and demonstration of the companys manned-unmanned teaming capability via its Synturian control and collaboration technology and Scorpion jet. During the proof of concept demonstration, the team installed Synturian software into the cockpit mission computer of the Scorpion jet
Israeli ‘Aeronautics’ to Supply Dominator Drones to Thailand
Israeli company Aeronautics Ltd has won a $27 million contract to supply Dominator unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Thai Ministry of Defense. The contract includes UAVs, land equipment and accompanying services over three years
Five Companies Awarded $37M for US Navy's Guided Missile Frigate Conceptual Design
The United States department of defense has awarded a combined $37.3 million contract to exercise options for Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) conceptual design
Raytheon to Provide 38 Countermeasure Multi-platform Launch Controllers to Kuwait
Raytheon wins $34.6 million contract to provide non-recurring production start-up and non-recurring engineering for the F/A-18 CD-108B/ALE-50(V) Control, Dispenser, Decoy, Countermeasures Integrated Multi-Platform Launch Controller (IMPLC) Lot 13 production for the government of Kuwait
US Awards $561M for Material Research to Develop Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Systems
The United States department of defense awarded multiple companies contracts worth $561 million collectively to support research and development for the procurement of materials and services used to develop, build, fabricate and support the Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Family of Systems (FoS). Aerojet Rocketdyne, Alion Science and Technology, AMERICAN Systems, BAE Systems Electronic Systems, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
106 of 168 Defense Contracts Signed with Indian Vendors in Last Three
The Indian defense ministry has signed 106 contract out of total 168 contracts with Indian vendors for the procurement of defense equipment for the Armed Forces in the last three years and upto June this year. The contracts include Helicopters, Radar, Ballistic Helmets, Artillery Guns, Simulators, Missiles, Bullet Proof Jackets, Electronic Fuzes and ammunition, Dr
Indian DAC Approves Acquisition of Fast Patrol Vessels for Coast Guard for...
Indias Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by the defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved acquisition of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard under the 'Buy Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM)' category at an approximate cost of Rs 800 crore (US $116 million) . These vessels will be indigenously designed and manufactured and would strengthen maritime security by undertaking day/night patrolling and policing of the Maritime Zones of India including interception of vessels and personnel engaged in anti-sabotage anti-terrorist, anti-smuggling operations as well as provide assistance for Search and Rescue medical evacuation, disaster relief operations,...
India Approves Strategic Partnership Model for Defense Purchases
Indias Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) discussed and approved implementation guidelines for the Strategic Partnership Model for defense purchases. Strategic Partnership Model aims to revitalise defence industrial ecosystem and progressively build indigenous capabilities in the private sector to design, develop and manufacture complex weapon systems for the future needs of the Armed Forces, the DAC headed by the Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in a statement Monday
Russia to Develop Orlan Wing-in Ground-effect Craft Armed with Missiles
Russia is planning to develop a prototype of ‘Orlan wing-in ground-effect craft armed with missiles under the state armament program through 2027. "The state armament program for 2018-2027 includes the Orlan R&D work, which stipulates the construction of the wing-in-ground-effect craft
Turkish Otokar Wins $29M to Supply Tactical Armored Vehicles
Turkish Otokar has won an export order worth $28.9 million to supply tactical wheeled armored vehicles to an unidentified customer
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...