US DSCA Approves $200 Million Sustainment Services for Poland’s F-16 Fighter Fleet
The US State Department has approved follow-on support and sustainment services for Polish F-16 fleet for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
Russia to Launch Development of S-500 Anti-Ballistic Missile System in 2018
Russia will launch the development of S-500 Prometey surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile system in 2018. “The development of the transport machine, the loading vehicle, the loading and unloading equipment for the air defence missile system S-500 is to be launched in 2018,” Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec State Corporation said in an...
Houtis Fire Ballistic Missile at Riyadh Palace, Intercepted Says Saudi
Saudi Arabia has intercepted a missile fired by Houti rebels from Yemen at Riyadh palace. Houti rebels on Tuesday, said that they launched a ballistic missile targeting al-Yamama royal palace in Riyadh, Mohamemd Abdul Salam, a Houthi spokesperson was quoted as saying by
Chinese Bombers, Fighters, Surveillance Aircraft Encounter Interference from Foreign Aircraft
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force reported that its bombers, fighters and surveillance aircraft have encountered interference from foreign warplanes during a training mission over Tsushima Strait. This is the first time that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has flown over the Tsushima Strait, Shen Jinke, Chinese...
Japanese Cabinet Approves Two Aegis Ashore Systems Deployment
The Japanese government has approved to deploy two land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense system at a cabinet meeting held on Tuesday. The government plans to deploy two Aegis Ashore systems to cover Japan's entire territory, possibly to become operable by fiscal 2023
Australia to Get Boeing Next-gen Battle-space Communications Ahead of Schedule
Australian Defense Forces has received next-generation battle-space communication ahead of schedule from Boeing Defense Australia (BDA). The $650 million project, LAND 2072 Phase 2B, will deliver voice, data and video services, allowing for secure communication between deployed Australian land forces and headquarters, Minister of Australian Defense Industry, Christopher Pyne said in a statement Tuesday
Boeing Wins $79 Million to Provide Maintenance, Modifications for F/A-18 Aircraft
Boeing has won $79 million contract to provide aircraft maintenance, manufacturing of parts, instrumentation, aircraft modifications and engineering support for the F/A-18A-F and EA-18G aircraft. The contract includes future variants, domestic and foreign military sales, for ground and flight test programs conducted at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, the US Department of Defense said in a statement Monday
Lockheed Martin Wins $110 Million Gray Wolf Sub-sonic Cruise Missile Demonstration Contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $110 million contract for the gray wolf science and technology demonstration effort. The contract provides for the design, development, manufacture, and testing of prototype-affordable cruise missiles to advance networked collaborative operations technologies for defeat of enemy integrated air defense systems, US department of defense said in a statement Monday
Lockheed Martin Wins $961 Million US DoD Contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $961 million contract for sustainment, modernization and development. Work is expected to be completed by Dec
Bell Helicopters V-280 Valor Next-gen Tiltrotor Completes Maiden Flight
Bell Helicopters V-280 Valor next generation tiltrotor has completed its first flight. The Bell V-280 Valor program is part of the Joint Multi Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR-TD) initiative
Turkey Exports More than 500 Armored Vehicles, Weapon Systems to Qatar
Turkey has sold of approximately 400 Ejder Yalçın 4x4 armored combat vehicles, more than a hundred NMS 4x4 light armored vehicles, and weapon systems that are to be placed on these vehicles to Qatar. Within the scope of the contract signed by Turkish defense industry firm Nurol Makina Sanayi (NMS) to satisfy the needs of the Qatar Armed Forces, hundreds of armored vehicles as well as many defense industry products will be exported for the first time, Anadolu Agency reported Sunday
Saab Wins Swedish Gripen E Equipment Contract
Saab has received a contract from the Swedish Defence and Material Administration (FMV) regarding new Gripen E equipment. This is a supplemental contract to the previously entered Gripen E contract, and is valued to approximately SEK 400 million ($47 million), the company said in a statement Monday
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...