Israel Likely To Transform Boeing 767 Into Refuelling tanker
Israel is working to convert a Boeing 767 into a refuelling tanker with the intention of bringing Iranian targets within striking range of its fighter aircraft. Initially, Israel had planned to replace its converted Boeing 707 with the KC-46A Pegasus but changed its plans because of the company put the date...
RT LTA Patents Aerostat Winch
Israeli RT LTA Systems has obtained a patent for a new portable and light weighted winch for the Skystar 100 Mini Aerostat System. The patented winch has automatic following wind direction 360 degree rotation ability, as well as an advanced cable transmission mechanism which protects the optical fiber and extends the...
Russia To Sign $1.6 Billion Sukhoi Su-35 Aircraft Contract
The United Aircraft Corporation will sign a$1.6 billion contract with Russian Defense Ministry to deliver 48 Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft at the MAKS-2015 air show in late August
US Approves $1.5 Billion Lockheed's Aegis combat system to Japan
The US State Department has approved a $1.5 billion sale to Japan of two Lockheed Martin Corp Aegis combat systems for boosting Japan's defenses against a ballistic missile attack
Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop Win JSTARS pre-EMD contracts From USAF
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman have won pre-engineering and manufacturing development (pre-EMD) contracts from the US Air Force (USAF) to replace its Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft. The companies received the one-year deals to mature and test competing designs before a production contract is...
Defense Security Service (DSS) Awards “Superior Security Rating” To Software AG
Software AG has earned a Defense Security Service (DSS) “Superior Security Rating” from US Department of Defense full security vulnerability assessment at the facility. DSS provides the military services, defense agencies, 30 federal agencies and approximately 13,500 contractor facilities with security support services for the protection of US and foreign information and technologies in the hands of industry, the company announced today
China Constructing C28A Class Corvettes For Algeria
China is building two C28A class corvettes similar to the PLA Navy's Type 054A guided-missile frigate for Algeria. An internet photo suggests that the Algeria's C28A corvettes are upgraded version of the four F-22P Zulfiquar-class frigates that China built for Pakistan in 2013, WantChinaTimes quoted a Sina Military Network Sunday report
Jordan Buys 9 Swiss Pilatus PC-9M Training Aircraft
Switzerlands Pilatus Aircraft has won a contract from Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) for the purchase of nine Pilatus PC-9 M training aircraft. The Swiss company announced today that the order also includes a simulator, training equipment and a comprehensive logistics support package
China Developing Long-Range Early Warning System
China has developed a long-range early warning radar system, similar to that of the US and Russia. The photos of the array warning system, which is similar to US PAVE PAWS, were taken last May, according to Guancha Syndicate, a political website in Shangai
Indian Navy's Sikorsky Chopper Procurement Rebooted
Indian navy's procurement of the 16 multi-role naval helicopters from Sikorsky could be delayed following a restart of negotiations with the US company. The negotiations have restarted after the American company demanded for a price escalation to which the Indian MOD had refused, defence minister Manohar Parrikar told Indian parliament on Friday
Nigeria Wants Freedom From Foreign Arms Dependence
Nigeria is seeking to produce indigenous military equipment, supplementing with advanced foreign technologies. President Muhammadu Buhari said that the countrys over dependence on foreign military equipment is "unacceptable”
BAE Systems To Support Aussie Hawk Fighter Fleet
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected BAE Systems to deliver operational maintenance for Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet. The company announced Friday that from 1 July 2016, 116 new employees will deliver all maintenance support on the flight line to the Hawk fleet at RAAF Bases Williamtown and Pearce, directly supporting the training of Australias next generation of combat aircrew This support includes aircraft launch and recovery; on-site management support; and deployment operations
Ukrainian MP Accused of Enabling Russian Infiltration of Anti-Corruption Bureau
Bangladesh Air Force’s Chinese-made Jet Crashes into School during Class, Killing 19
Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
Bad Weather Helps Russia Strike Ukrainian Targets with Drones, Missiles
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...