Oto Melara MoU With French Navy For Super Rapid Guns Maintenance
Finmeccanica-OTO Melara signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the french Navy for the execution in La Spezia of the maintenance activities on the 76/62 Super Rapid (SR) naval guns installed on board the Horizon Class Frigates. The agreement was signed by Adm
Northrop Shrugs Off UAE Loss, Looks Forward to Indian And Other Early...
Northrop Grumman which lost out to Saab for supplying a US$ 1.27 billion early warning aircraft to the UAE, is diverting its attention to potential sales prospects in India and several other countries
Schiebel Completes Heavy Fuel Engine Test For Camcopter S-100 UAS
Schiebel has completed test of a new heavy fuel engine for the Camcopter S-100 UAS (Unmanned Air System). This engine is built by Schiebel with rotary engine design and it meets a growing demand for heavy fuel use across both military and civil maritime domains
US Considers Operationalizing 3-Way Intelligence Sharing With Korea, Japan
The US is hoping to operationalize a trilateral military intelligence sharing agreement with South Korea and Japan to build a robust security partnership with its allies. David Shear, assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs, made the remark in a speech at the think tank Atlantic Council, referring...
New Stealth Material Developed: Chinese Scientists Claim
A Chinese scientists' group have created a stealth material that cannot be detected by 'anti-stealth' radar. The material, which is thin enough to be applied to military aircraft, ship and other equipment, can defeat microwave radar at ultrahigh frequencies ( UHF)
Japan Observes Chinese Spy Vessel Near Disputed Isles
Japan is monitoring the waters near the disputed islands of South China Sea after it found out a Chinese naval intelligence ship operating in a new area for the first time. A P-3C patrol aircraft observed the Dongdiao-class intelligence vessel near territorial waters of the Senkaku Islands, Japan's Defense Ministry said late Thursday
US Navy Destroyer To Undergo Sea Trials Next Month
The US Navy's DDG-1000 Zumwalt destroyer will be undergoing initial sea trials next month, following the seven years of construction. The Zumwalt destroyer has a tumblehome hull optimized for stealth
French Navy Tests Rafale’s RBE2 Radar From Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier
The French Navy has completed the test of Rafale's new RBE2 active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during combat missions over Iraq. The French Navy operated an AESA radar-equipped Rafale M F3 omnirole combat aircraft in the test during actual close air support (CAS) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) combat missions over Iraq, Naval-Technology reported Thursday
Russian TV Airs 'secret' Nuclear Weapon Status-6
Russia's state-controlled TV has aired a confidential government document that describes plans for a new nuclear-armed torpedo known as Status-6. The oceanic multi-purpose weapon system is designed to destroy important economic installations of the enemy in coastal areas and cause guaranteed devastating damage to the country's territory, Rossiiskaya Gazeta, reported
US Sells Surveillance Aircraft To Japan, Australia
The US is selling advanced electronic Surveillance Aircraft to Japan as part of the White house administration "Pivot to Asia" strategy to strengthen the military forces of the US allies. Recently the US has increased the arms sales to the nations in the Asia Pacific region, The US Department Of Defense announced Thursday
South Korea To Develop Unmanned Vehicle For Demilitarized Zone Search
The South Korean military has planned to develop an unmanned search vehicle for operations inside the heavily armed demilitarized zone. The development plan was approved during a government committee meeting presided over by Defense Minister Han Min-koo, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced
Russia, Armenia To Establish Joint Air Defense System
Russian has considered signing an agreement with Armenia to establish a unified air-defense system in the Caucasus. “Accept the proposal by the government of the Russian Federation on signing an agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on creating a Joint Regional System of Anti-Air Defense in the Caucasus region of collective security,” the document reads in which the nation's president Putin instructed the Russian Defense Ministry to sign the agreement with Armenia on behalf of the Russian Federation
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
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
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...