Turkey’s FNSS and Indonesia’s PT. Pindad Collaborate On New Tank
Turkeys FNSS and Indonesias PT. Pindad have completed conceptual design of Joint Development Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT)
S&K Aerospace Wins $4 Billion USAF Contract For Parts, Repair Ordering System
S&K Aerospace has won a $4.2 billion contract from US Air Force for Parts and Repair Ordering System (PROS) V
Dubai Airports Working On Drone Tracking Device
Dubai Airport is working on a system to detect and track drones following a series of incursions that have upset flights at its airport. The increasing use of drones for commercial as well as leisure purposes globally has led to a rise in the number of near-misses with aircraft and...
Chinese Sky Dragon SAM Completes Field Evaluation For Possible Indonesian Procuremnt
Indonesian air force has completed field evaluation of Norincos Sky Dragon 50 medium-range Surface to air missile system, which the service is likely to buy from the Chinese firm. The Norinco has recently submitted a proposal to supply the Sky Dragon to the Indonesian Air Force, a company official told
China Displays Drone Deploying Z-11WB Light Attack Helicopter At Zhuhai 2016
Chinas Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is showcasing Z-11WB Light Attack Helicopter capable of carrying SW-6 (Sky Wing 6) air deployable tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on the starboard side at the on-going Zhuhai Air Show 2016. AVIC subsidiary Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) developed Z-11WB helicopter is the weaponised...
Norinco Displays VT5 Light Tank At 11th Zhuhai Air Show
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) has displayed VT5, a new main battle tank (MBT) at eleventh Zhuhai Air Show. The firm had held static display of VT5s prototype in a hall of armoured vehicles, probably with an aim to export The heritage of the VT5 is easily discerned since the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) began fielding its own Norinco-designed ZTQ-series light tank in about 2014
Lockheed Martin Delivers C-5M Super Galaxy To USAF Reserve Command
Lockheed Martin has delivered the latest C-5M Super Galaxy large military transport aircraft last week to US Air Force Reserve Command. This C 5M will be assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing, the U
PT PAL Likely To Build Mutirole Ship With Boustead For Malaysian Navy
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) to build multirole support ship (MRSS) for Royal Malaysian Navy. The MOU was signed on 2 November at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition in Jakarta, provides opportunity to work on its first project for a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel, if the contract is awarded to BNS,
Has China Found A buyer For Its CH-5 Combat Drone?
Chinas CH-5 combat/reconnaissance drone, touted by Chinese experts as a competitor to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, may have found its first international customer following Beijing giving the green signal for the drones export. "Several foreign nations have expressed intentions to purchase the CH-5, and we are in talks with them," Shi Wen, chief designer of the Caihong, or Rainbow, series at the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics in Beijing was quoted as saying by the official China Daily ahead of the Air Show China 2016
Rheinmetall Displays 105mm Medium Battle Tank At Indo Defence 2016
Rheinmetall is offering a 105mm medium battle tank at Indo Defence 2016, held from 2-5 November 2016 in Indonesia. The vehicle is based on the Marder 1 chassis already fielded by the Indonesian Army
Third Frigate Acquired From US Set To Depart For Philippines
Philippines third ex-US coast Guard cutter BRP Andres Bonifacio purchased from US is set to sail for the home country on Wednesday. "Provided that weather is favorable, November 1 (US time) is the estimated time of departure of FF17,” Capt
Northrop Grumman To Develop Laser Beam Control System By 2019
Northrop Grumman will develop a laser beam control system for the Air Force Research Laboratory by 2019. Northrop Grumman Corporation will help the US Air Force mature its plans to use directed energy systems for self-protection on current and future aircraft under a contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Aug
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...