Chinese Scientist Develops Full Electric Propulsion for Warships
A Chinese military scientist has developed a Full Electric Propulsion (FEP) for Chinas next-generation warships, including aircraft carriers and destroyers. This means the power system for China's new warships will become more intelligent and can supply more power to the weapons system
USAF Awards $3.9B Air Force One Replacement Contract to Boeing
The United States Air Force has awarded a contract to Boeing to design, modify, test, certify and deliver two presidential, mission-ready aircraft by 2024. This contract action formalizes President Trumps agreement reached with Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president, and CEO, Feb
Chinese PLA Conducts Special Forces Drills in Tibet
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted drills to drop Special Forces 'behind enemy lines' in the high altitude region of Tibet. "It's normal for any military training to have an imaginary opposing force," Song Zhongping, a military expert and TV commentator, told the Global Times on Thursday
Dassault Has Backlog of 111 Rafale Fighters
Dassault Aviation, in its 2018 first half-yearly financial release statement stated that the company has a backlog of 111 Rafale fighter jets as of June 30, 2018. The French Defense backlog stood at EUR 2,982 million, compared to EUR 3,039 million as of December 31, 2017
Singapore Navy Decommissions two Fearless-class Patrol Vessels
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) decommissioned two Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PVs) RSS Daring and RSS Resilience at a sunset ceremony at Tuas Naval Base Thursday. Officiated by Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral (RADM) Lew Chuen Hong, the ceremony marked the progressive handing over of duties from the PVs to the new...
US Sanctions, Financial Crunch Hinder Russian Arms Sales to Syria: Diplomat
Sanctions imposed by the United States against Russian and Syrian entities hinder the sale of weapons to Damscus which is also facing a severe financial crunch. Syria has earlier shown interest in buying Russian-made weaponry, and the issue is being discussed by relevant state agencies and companies, Russias ambassador in Damascus, Alexander Kinshchak was quoted as saying by
Aero Vodochody to Deliver Up to 28 L-39NG Jet Trainers
Aero Vodochody has signed agreements with RSW Aviation and SkyTech for the delivery of 28 L-39NG jet trainers in two separate contracts. The company signed a Letter of intent Tuesday for the delivery of 12 L-39NG aircraft and upgrade of six legacy L-39 into the L-39CW variant
Iran, Pakistan Plan Joint Manufacturing of Defense Equipment
Iran and Pakistan are seeking to jointly manufacture defense equipment, Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said during his visit to Islamabad. The top military commander Major General Mohammad Baqeri said that the two countries are looking to enhance defense relations and are working on jointly building defense products and present them as joint achievement
Indian Bharat Dynamics to Export Light Weight Torpedoes for $14.3M
Indias state-run Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has bagged an export order worth $14.33 Million for export of Light Weight Torpedoes to a friendly country
India Receives Four M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer for Trials
The Indian Army has received four United States manufactured M777 long-range Ultra-light Howitzers (ULH) and will resume trials at Pokhran later this month. The tests were stopped following a barrel burst caused by faulty ammunition in September last year
Five Killed, One Injured in South Korea Helicopter Crash
A South Korean Surion helicopter crashed at a military airport in the Southeastern city of Pohand killing five of six passengers on board. The helicopter was on a test flight after repair when it crashed from a height of 10 meters and caught fire around 4
Enhanced Eurofighter to be Backbone of European Future Combat Air System
An 'enhanced' Eurofighter Typhoon would form a core part of any European future combat air system (FCAS), Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH CEO, Volker Paltzo said at the Farnborough Air Show today. Speaking during Farnborough International Air Show on Tuesday, Volker Paltzo said, “Eurofighter will be a central pillar of any European FCAS, and has a key role to play in this future system, operating alongside any existing or new European assets that may come into play in the future battlespace – across all mission scenarios
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...