Ukroboronprom’s Armored Recovery Vehicle Enters Serial Production
Ukraines state run Ukroboronprom manufactured armored recovery and a repair vehicle (BREM) “Atlet” has entered serial production. The armored recovery and repair vehicle was designed by Kharkiv-Morozov Design Bureau specialists to conduct evacuation operations and repair works in the field conditions, the company said in a statement last Thursday...
Germany, France to Jointly Develop New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Germany plans to sign a letter of intent with France to jointly develop a new maritime patrol aircraft later this month. German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen and her French counterpart Florence Parly plan to sign a letter of intent on 27 April, German Navy said in a statement last...
US to Provide Conventional Submarine Technology to Taiwan
US defense contractors will help Taiwan to construct its own submarines by providing Taipei with conventional technology to counter threats from China. Taiwan last year launched a plan to manufacture its own submarines amid deteriorating relations with China after its hopes of buying them from the US came to nothing
L3 Tech Wins $218 Million to Supply New F/A-18 Aircraft Training Systems
L3 Technologies has won $218 million contract for the procurement of new training systems, as well as hardware and software upgrades and modifications to existing F/A-18C/D/E/F and EA-18G aircrew training systems for the US Navy. This contract will also support software configuration set upgrades, engineering change proposals, Naval Aviation Simulation Master...
Indian MoD Issues RFI to Procure 110 Fighter Jets
The Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to procure approximately 110 fighter jets for the Indian Air Force. The RFI has sought information from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on the specifics of the aircraft for both single engine and twin-engine fighter jets
US State Department Okays Australian Request for IMX Explosives for $148 Million
The US DSCA has approved sale of 2504 rounds of M795 along with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm High Explosive (HE) Projectile to Australia for an estimated cost of $148 million. The Government of Australia has requested to buy 2504 rounds of M795 with Insensitive Munitions Explosive (IMX) 101 Explosive Fill 155mm High Explosive (HE) Projectile
US Okays Germany's Request for MQ-4C Triton UAS for $2.5 Billion
The State Department approved sale to Germany of MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for an estimated cost of $2.50 billion
US Approves Sale of 180 Self-Propelled Howitzers to Saudi Arabia for $1.3B
The US State Department has approved to Saudi Arabia of 155mm M109A5/A6 Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer structures for conversion to M109A6 Paladin Howitzer systems for an estimated cost of $1.31 billion
US Approves Sale of 17 CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters to Spain for...
The State Department has approved Spains request to purchase CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters and related equipment for an estimated $1.3 billion
S-400 Missile Defence Systems Delivery to Turkey in July 2019
Russia will deliver its S-400 missile defence system in July 2019, about a year ahead of the scheduled delivery period of 2020. “The time of delivery cited on the agreement for the procurement of S-400s has been brought forward to July 2019,” İsmail Demir, the head of the Undersecreteriat for Defense Industries (SSM) was quoted as saying by daily
US Marines Harrier Fighter Jet Crashes in Djibouti
A US Marines AV-8B Harrier fighter jet crashed during take-off from Djibouti Ambouli International Airport. The fighter jet assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 and embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima crashed after the pilot ejected, the US Marine Corps said in a statement Tuesday
IAF Mi-17V5 Cargo Chopper Catches Fire, Crash Lands Killing One
Indian Air Force (IAF) newly acquired cargo helicopter from Russia, Mi-17V5 caught fire while it collided with iron girder while landing in Uttarakhand killing one person Wednesday. The helicopter reported caught fire while it was attempting to land in a helipad near the Kedarnath temple
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...