Oshkosh Wins $40 Million US Army Contract to Supply Heavy Tactical Vehicles
Oshkosh has won a $40 million contract from the US Army for the procurement of Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles or FHTV. The delivery order comes from the U
US Pilots to Test Taiwan’s Four Upgraded F-16 Fighter Jets
American test pilots have reached Taiwan to carry out ground tests on four Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) F-16 fighter jets upgraded to the V-model. Taiwan is expecting delivery of the first batch of short-range air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder from US next year
South Korean Navy to Retire Key Warship
The South Korean navy will retire its benchmark ship, 1500-ton Chungnam frigate. The frigate is one of the first-generation warship
Hindustan Shipyard Wins $156 Million to Build Two Diving Support Vessels for...
Indias Hindustan Shipyard Ltd has won INR 1000 Crores (US $156 million) contract to build two diving support vessels (DSV) for the Indian Navy. “The DSV is used by the Indian Navy to help in emergencies like a submarine sinking, or to provide material to submarines
Raytheon Wins $80 Million Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Contract
Raytheon has won $80 million modification contract to exercise an option for Design Agent Engineering and technical support services for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, SeaRAM, and Land-based Phalanx Weapon System for various nations. Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a fast-reaction terminal defense against low and high-flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship...
General Dynamics Wins $83 Million for Phased Maintenance of USS Mesa Verde...
General Dynamics was awarded $83 million contract for the execution of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) fiscal 2018 docking phased maintenance availability. This availability will include a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Mesa Verde
Lockheed Martin Wins $102 Million Aegis Combat System Hardware Design Contract
Lockheed Martin is being awarded a $102.5 million modification contract to exercise an option for AEGIS Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) efforts for the design, development, integration, test, and delivery of computer program baselines and associated technology insertion hardware design support for the next/future advanced capability build
Indian Air Force to Issue Tender for Perimeter Security of Air Bases...
The Indian air force is planning to issue a tender to secure the perimeter of the air bases housing high-value assets such as fighter jets and transport aircraft. "By this week, the tender for the perimeter security of the air bases would be issued by the Air Force to prevent any illegal entry into them like what happened in Pathankot," unnamed government sources were quoted as saying by
China-made AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
Chinas first home-grown amphibious aircraft AG600, has completed its maiden flight in Zhuhai. The large amphibious aircraft AG600, code named "Kunlong," flew from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in the city of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province at 9
Russia Close to Complete First Future Strategic Bomber Prototype Development
Russia is close to finish the development of its Future Strategic Bomber (PAK DA) prototype model that will replace Tu-22M3, Tu-95MS and Tu-60 bombers. "We have already been very close to making the first prototype model," defense and security committee chairman of the Federation Council Viktor Bondarev was quoted as saying by
DRDO India Test Fires Home-grown QRSAM Missile
Indias Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test fired a Quick Reaction Surface-to-air Missile (QRSAM) off the coast of Odisha. The short-range weapon system was fired from a canister mounted on a rotatable truck-based launch platform at the Launching Complex-I (LC-I) of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea at about 2
US Plans to Provide Javelin Anti-tank Missiles as Part of 'Enhanced Defense...
The US state administration plans to supply Ukraine with 210 anti-tank missiles and 35 launchers as part of $47 million defense package to enhance defensive capabilities. The announcement came a day after EU leaders agreed to extend tough economic sanctions against Moscow over its meddling in Ukraine for six months, and a week after Ottawa authorised the export of automatic weapons to the country, ABC reported quoting four State Department officials
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...