Rheinmetall to Supply Skyshield Defense Tech to Asian Nation
Rheinmetall has won a contract to supply latest generation of its Skyshield air defense technology to an Asian nation worth over €100 million. Production of the systems is already under way
Harris Corp Wins $44 Million USAF Counter Communication System Modification Contract
Harris Corp has been awarded a $44 million modification contract for production of the Counter Communication System Block 10.2
Russia Ready to Upgrade Indian IL-76/78 Airlift Aircraft
Russia is ready to both upgrade the IL-76, IL-78 and IL-38s aircraft already in service and supply new equipment meeting long-term requirements of Indian partners, United Aircraft Corporations Vice President for Transport Aviation and CEO of Ilyushin Aleksey Rogozin has said. UACs Transport Aviation Division made a detailed presentation of its...
Canada to Supply 2 Chinook, 4 Griffon Helicopters to UN Mission in
Canada will supply two CH-147 Chinook transport helicopters for logistical support and medical evacuations and four armed CH-146 Griffon helicopters to the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission Mali (MINUSMA). The UN, meanwhile, is expecting that two Chinooks will be available at any given time — which means Canada would need to...
Qatari Fighter Jet Intercepts UAE Civilian Aircraft Carrying 86 Passengers
A Qatari fighter plane has intercepted UAEs civilian aircraft carrying 86 passengers aboard a flight bound for Bahrain. The Emirati civilian craft had to take evasive manoeuvres to avoid a collision, UAE state news agency WAM reported Sunday
US CAATSA Sanctions on Russia to Affect Indian S-400 Triumf Purchase
India might face US sanctions for its purchase of S-400 air defense system from Russia under the Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). India is likely to request the US to exempt its sanctions over Russia to clear its path to purchase S-400 air defense system from Moscow
Lockheed Offers F-22, F-35 based Hybrid Fighter for Japan’s F-2 Replacement Program...
Lockheed Martin plans to offer a hybrid stealth fighter design based on its F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The proposed aircraft "would combine the F-22 and F-35 and could be superior to both of them," Reuters reported quoting unnamed sources Friday
Raytheon Wins $136 Million Air and Missile Defense Radar Program Modification Contract
Raytheon has won $136 million modification contract to exercise an option for Air and Missile Defense Radar Program (AMDR) low rate initial production (LRIP). The LRIP unit will be deployed on a DDG Flight III class ship
Russian Navy Received Nuclear Sub, 3 Warships, 2 Helicopters, 50 Kalibr Cruise
The Russian Navy has received a nuclear submarine, three warships, two helicopters and about 50 Kalibr cruise missiles in the first three months this year. "The Navy took delivery of the repaired Project 667BDRM strategic underwater missile cruiser Tula, three warships and support vessels of the auxiliary fleet, two helicopters and 46 Kalibr tactical cruise missiles," Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov was quoted as saying by Tass Wednesday
Russia, Armenia Agree on Integrated Regional Air Defense System for Collective Security
Russia and Armenia have agreed on composition of forces and assets in the United Regional Air Defense System in the Caucasus region for collective security. "The list of troops allocated by Russia and Armenia to the United Regional Air Defense System in the Caucasus region of collective security has been signed," the chief of the main staff - First Deputy Commander of the Air and Space Forces (RF) of the Russian Federation Lieutenant-General Pavel Kurachenko was quoted as saying by
Orbital ATK Christens New Large-class Rocket 'OmegA', Initial Flights in 2021
Orbital ATK has announced the name its new three-stage rocket launch vehicle, OmegA meant for US Air Forces Evolved, Expandable Launch Vehicle (EEVLV) program and plans to carry out initial flights of intermediate configuration by early 2021. OmegA will provide intermediate- to heavy-class launch services for the Department of Defense, civil government and commercial customers beginning in three years, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Boeing not to Bid for Next Production of 22 GPS 3 Satellites
Boeing has decided to not put up a proposal for the next production lot of up to 22 GPS 3 satellites for the US Air Force. “We have not put in a proposal for GPS 3,” said Rico Attanasio, Boeings director of Department of Defense and civil navigation and communications programs was quoted as saying by
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...