Textron Systems Delivers Tactical Armoured Vehicle To Canada
Textron Systems has delivered the first Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) to the Canadian Army. The TAPV is a 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle specifically engineered and designed to provide survivability, mobility and versatility over the full spectrum of operations, the company announced Friday
Pakistan, Turkey Collaborate On Building New Fleet Tanker
Pakistans Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) has launched a 17,000-tonne heavy Warship fleet tanker, which was being constructed by the company in collaborating with the Turkish firm Savunma Teknologiler Muhendisilik (STM). The fleet tanker launched on Friday at the companys facility,
China To Develop Artificial Intelligence For Its Next Gen Cruise Missile
China has considered developing high level artificial intelligence and automation to strengthen its next generation cruise missile. Our plan is adopting a ‘plug and play approach in the new cruise missile development that will enable military commanders to tailor missiles in accordance with combat situations, Wang Changqing, a senior designer was...
Bahamas Corvette To Undergo Refit
A 60-metre Royal Bahamas Defence Force Corvette, HMBS Nassau (P-61), has arrived at Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam in the Netherlands for an extensive refit. The 17-year old vessel will receive a comprehensive overhaul that includes full systems and instrumentation replacement, Damen Shipyards Group announced Wednesday The P-61 refit is part of the...
Oshkosh To Start P-19R Vehicles' Full Rate Production
The US Marine Corps has received Milestone C approval for P-19 Replacement (P-19R) Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle program and has given permission to Oshkosh Defense to start the full rate production of the vehicle. The $192 million worth contract to Oshkosh Defense was originally awarded in May 2013
Ukrainian Air Force Receives 4 MiG-29 Airframes, 2 L-39 Jet Trainers
The Ukrainian Air Force has received four overhauled MiG-29 airframes, along with two L-39 jet-trainers. The six combat aircraft were refurbished and upgraded at state owned facilities of Ukroboronprom, Chuguev-based CARZ company, and Kharkiv-based FED company
Russia To Gear Up Kilmov TV-117ST Engines Production In 2018
Russia will be starting serial production of Kilmov TV-117ST engines in 2018 for Ilyush Il-112 light military transport plane. The manufacturing will be done by Russias Omsk Engine-Building Enterprise, part of the United Engine Corporation (UEC) and the Gas-Turbine Engineering Research and Production Center 'Salut' (subsidiary of UEC) has been chosen as the final TV7-117ST engine assembly enterprise
Chinese First Home-Grown Aircraft Carrier Nearing Completion
China has started assembly of it's first indigenous aircraft carrier and manufacture of several guided missile destroyers. According to the footage captured from Airbus satellite last Thursday, the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is assembling a Type-001A CV aircraft carrier along with the manufacture of type 052D missile destroyers, Sputnik reported Thursday
Raytheon To Supply Turrets For US Marines Vehicles
Raytheon has won a $30 million contract to manufacture 20 turrets for the US Marine Corps LAV-25 light armored vehicle. The estimated completion date of work is on February, 28, 2019, the company announced Wednesday
Raytheon's SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Test Fired
The US Navy has conducted its live test fire with the Raytheons SeaRAM anti-ship defense system installed on the USS Carney. During the test fire, the SeaRAM anti-ship defense system shoot down an unmanned, jet-propelled drone target, Raytheon announced Wednesday
Russian Su-34 Airplanes Attack Islamic State Positions in Syria
A day after launching air strikes against Islamic State positions in Syria using long range bombers, Russia today deployed Su-34 attack aircraft for more precision strikes. Russian Su-34 warplanes deployed at an airbase in the west of Iran carried out airstrikes against IS militants in Syria Wednesday
Taiwanese Patton Tank Plunges Into River, 3 Soldiers Killed
Three Taiwanese soldiers died and one got severely injured after the one of the nation's M48 Patton main battle tank lost balance and fell into a river in while returning to its base. The driver said, he was trying to take a right turn but the left track got stuck while the right track operated normally and fell into a Wangha river in Pingtung County
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...