US Approves $1.3 Billion 'Smart' Bombs Sale To Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved $1.29 billion worth sale of 22,000 smart and general purpose bombs to Saudi Arabia
Oshkosh To Upgrade US Army's 100 Mine-Resistant Vehicles
Oshkosh Defense has won a $11 million contract from the US Army to upgrade 100 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The MRAP vehicles are more resistant to improvised explosive devices than the older Humvees in which US troops suffered heavy casualties in Iraq
French Aircraft Carrier Sails for Syria, To Triple France's Capacity To Attack...
France has deployed the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to the eastern Mediterranean to boost operations in Syria against IS militants. The 38,000t, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle will set off on Thursday for the eastern Mediterranean
Australia Issues RFI For Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Australia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the purchase of a tracked and turreted Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to meet the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability requirement. The LAND 400 Phase 3 RFI Industry Brief will be conducted in Canberra on Friday 27 November 2015
Airbus Penalized $14 Million Over A400M Delayed Delivery By Germany
Germany has fined Airbus $14 million for the delayed delivery of two A400M military transport planes due this year. The sum relates to two planes that the German Air Force was supposed to receive by the end of this year, according to a letter from Deputy Defence Minister Ralf Brauksiepe to...
BEL, Thales JV Launches Radars Production For Indian Air Force
The joint venture of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Thales has launched the production of radars for the Indian Air Force. BEL holds a 74 per cent stake in the joint venture
Saab's RBS 70 NG Missile System Tested By Czech Army
The Czech Republic Army has conducted a live-firing with Saabs latest generation missile system known as RBS 70 NG. The exercise was held at the Boletice Military Training Area in the Český Krumlov region on 26th October 2015
US, France Intensify Syria Air Strikes Amidst No Reports of Russian Action
US warplanes dropped bombs against Islamic State (IS) targets destroying 116 fuel trucks yesterday even as French air strikes hit weapons depots and a training camp in response to the attacks in Paris. However, there were no reports of airstrikes or missile attacks on IS or other terrorist group targets by Russia over the weekend
Turkey Cancels Chinese Missile Defence System Deal, To Build Its Own
Turkey has cancelled a tentative agreement with China to buy a $3.4 billion long-range missile defense system and will instead build its system with help from its NATO partners
Indian Navy Receives Indigenous decoy System To Protect Subs, Ships
India has commissioned a Torpedo Defence System known as Mareech that can divert under-water torpedo attacks on ships and submarines. The decoy system has been developed by Vishakapatnam-based Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
Some 200 Terrorist Operatives Carried Out Paris Attacks: Debkafile
At least 200 terrorist operatives could have been involved in the planning and execution of the attack on six locations in Paris that led to the death of 127 people and 8 attackers, Israeli news website, Debkafile reported. Quoting ‘counterterrorism experts it said coordinating so many simultaneous terror attacks by a large team called for months of preparation, precise intelligence, a variety of weapons and a large team of dedicated killers backed by exceptional staff work and organization
Dassault not to start work on Qatar Rafale Order Until Advance Payment...
Work on building the Rafale aircraft for Qatar will not start until the Gulf nation first pays a deposit for the 6.3 billion Euro deal to purchase 24 fighter aircraft including 2 billion Euro worth weapons
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Completes Second Flight Test from TCG Anadolu
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...