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Russia's Foreign Ministry Suffers Cyber Attack, Spokesperson Maria Zakharova Says

July 16, 2017 @ 01:18 PM

Russias Foreign Ministry has experienced “large-scale” cyber-attacks originating in Iran and Hungary last month, including the one on the ministry's mail server. The attacks on the ministrys mail server occurred on June 29

Russia To Demonstrate MiG-35 fighter Jet At Army-2017 Forum

July 15, 2017 @ 11:36 AM

Russia will be unveiling Mikoyan MiG-35 fighter jet at the MAKS-2017 International Air Show and will demonstrate the fighter jet's flights at the Army-2017 international military forum. "We will roll out our MiG-35 aircraft at the MAKS-2017 air show, we also plan to hold talks on its export deliveries," , Chief...

China's Xian H-6K Long-Range Bombers Fly Near Japan

July 15, 2017 @ 09:37 AM

Chinas Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) flew six Xian H-6K long-range bombers through the strategically important Miyako Strait Thursday. The Miyako Strait is located between the Japanese islands of Miyako and Okinawa

India To Operationalise Cyber and Space Defense Units This Week

July 14, 2017 @ 06:28 PM

Indias Defense Secretary Sanjay Mitra has revealed this week that two separate cyber and space agencies for defense will soon enter operation to protect defense-related websites from hackers. The Indian governmental defense-related websites have survived hundreds of cyber-attacks in the last few years,

Leonardo To Upgrade Eurofighter Typhoon With Defensive Aids Sub System

July 14, 2017 @ 02:28 PM

Leonardo has won a £40 million contract to improve the defence of the Typhoon aircraft by upgrading its Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS). The two-year contract, which includes capability work by Leonardo, integration activities by BAE Systems and Ministry of Defence trials, will see the Typhoons 'Praetorian' DASS upgraded in order...

Berlin To Boost Aviation Cyber Safety To Avoid Possible Warplane Hijacks

July 14, 2017 @ 11:32 AM

German military's aviation safety chief has launched a new “aviation cyber expertise” against cyber threats, in the wake of a research that revealed the possibility of hackers taking possession of military airplanes with the help of equipment that costs about 5,000 euros ($5,700). The new "aviation cyber expertise" development would cover raising consciousness about cyber threats to technical research projects and equipping aircraft with protective systems, a defense ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by

MKU Supplies Indian Army With 7,500 Ballistic Helmets

July 14, 2017 @ 09:43 AM

Indian Army has received the first batch of 7,500 ballistic helmets to protect its infantry soldiers for the first time in 25 years. The first batch has arrived at the ordnance depots, whereas a second batch of 30,000 helmets is expected by 2017 end

Australian Prison Security To Get Saab's Electronic Surveillance System

July 14, 2017 @ 08:24 AM

Saab has won two contracts to provide the electronic security system for what will be Australias largest correctional facility. Early works began earlier this month and construction will be completed over a three year period, subject to planning approval, the company announced Thursday

Turkey’S FNSS Delivers 172 PARS III Armoured Fighting Vehicles To Oman

July 13, 2017 @ 05:20 PM

Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer FNSS Savunma recently announced that it has delivered the first batch of PARS III 8×8 armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) to Oman. Oman has 172 PARS III AFV on order, FNSS Savunmas delivery announcement (via Twitter),

UK Defense Secretary Announces P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft Squadrons

July 13, 2017 @ 05:20 PM

UK Defence Secretary has announced that number 120 Squadron and number 201 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray would be operating nine new P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft. 120 Squadron was the RAFs highest scoring anti-submarine unit in the Second World War with 14 kills

Orbital ATK Signs Supply Agreements With Premier Commercial Ammunition Suppliers

July 13, 2017 @ 03:00 PM

Orbital ATK has signed long-term agreements with premier commercial ammunition suppliers, valued in excess of $400 million over a three-year period that span from 2018 to 2020.

Austal In Talks Over Contract For Future Ship-Building In Australia

July 13, 2017 @ 01:12 PM

Austal Australia has engaged in discussion with local suppliers for Austal and German ship-design firm Fassmer's joint bid for the Australian Navy's $3 billion Offshore Patrol Vessel program. The Australian firm engaged in discussion in a forum at Bendigo, Victoria, in Australia, the company announced Wednesday

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