Endeavor Robotics Delivers 44 ‘Throwable’ Robots to Germany
Endeavor Robotics has delivered 44 FirstLook robots to the German Government. Endeavor passed field tests that compared FirstLook's performance capabilities against the German Government's stated requirements
Russia Rolls Out First Modernized Il-78M-90A Tanker Aircraft
Russia has rolled out the first IL-78M-90A modernized tanker aircraft for the Russian Aerospace Forces at the Aviastar-SP production facility. The IL-78M-90A is modernized version of Il-78 military transport aircraft
Leonardo to Provide End-to-end TETRA Radio Solution to Saudi Arabia’s GACA
Leonardo- Selex has won a contract to provide an end to end TETRA (terrestrial trunked radio) solution to Saudi Arabias General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). This will provide secure communications throughout the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, the company said in a statement Tuesday
BAE Systems, Qatar Conclude Typhoon Negotiations, Contract To follow
BAE Systems and the Qatari government have concluded a deal for the latter to buy 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets with only the contract signing waiting to be done. “I would not like to speculate on the exact date it will be signed
North Korea Tests ICBM with ‘Super-large Heavy’ Warhead Capable of Striking US
North Korea has test-fired an inter-continental ballistic missile, Hwasong-15 capable of carrying super-large heavy warhead on Wednesday. "The ICBM Hwasong-15 type weaponry system is an intercontinental ballistic rocket tipped with super-large heavy warhead which is capable of striking the whole mainland of the US,” North Korean news agency, KCNA announced Wednesday...
Indian Air Force to Test Akash Supersonic Missile Wednesday
The Indian Air Force has test fired home-grown Akash supersonic surface to air missile against an electronic target from a defense test facility off Odisha coast in India Tuesday. The IAF will conduct another test against an actual target on Wednesday
US Approves $250M worth Sale of HIMARS to Poland
The US State Department has approved a sale of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) for an estimated cost of $250 million to Poland. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
US Approves Sale of 150 AMRAAM Missiles to Poland for $250 Million
The US State Department has approved sale of AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $250 million to Poland. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
Delay in Indian Single-Engine Fighter Aircraft RFI Creates Speculation over Twin-Engine Inclusion
The delay in issuance of Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of single engine fighters for the Indian air force has led to speculation that twin engine fighter jets would be including in the procurement program. Although, in October this year, Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS
Airbus Offices Raided in Kazakhgate Corruption Probe
Airbus offices were raided by French investigators last week as part of an on-going corruption probe over a 2010 sale of satellites to Kazakhstan. “We confirm a raid was carried out at Airbus offices in the Paris suburb of Suresnes in the context of the French judicial investigation relating to Kazakhstan,” an Airbus spokesman was quoted as saying by Reuters Tuesday
Used Israeli F-16s, Gripens Shortlisted in Croatian Fighter Jet Tender
Croatia has shortlisted used Israeli Air Force F-16s and new Saab Gripens to replace its old MiG-21 fighter jets. The shortlist emerged from a list that included new F-16s from the US and used Greek F-16s, according a broadcast from a local TV station reported last week
Israeli Naval Version of Iron Dome Missile Defense System Completes Trial
The Israel Air Force and Israel Navy have completed a successful trial of its Iron Dome short range missile defense system intercepting rockets fired at sea. The IDF trial imagined a scenario similar to attempts by terrorist organizations in Gaza to strike marine targets during Operation Protective Edge in the summer of 2014
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...