Landmines Detecting Bacteria Discovered by Israeli Scientists
Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem have developed a new system that uses a combination of lasers and glowing bacteria for remote landmine detection. Writing in the journal Nature Biotechnology, the researchers presented a novel, functional system combining lasers and bacteria to remotely map the location of buried landmines...
Rheinmetall's Radshield Drone Tech To Secure Two Swiss Prisons
Rheinmetall AG has won two important first orders from Switzerland central prison to install drone detection equipment - Radshield system, for protecting sensitive government infrastructure from aerial drones attack. The central prison in Lenzburg and the intercantonal penitentiary in Bostadel have contracted with the Düsseldorf-based group to install drone detection equipment...
Ukraine's Antonov AN−2−100 Lifts 3202 kg Cargo Weight
UKraine's Antonovs AN-2-100 light aircraft has achieved a test flight, lifting a cargo weight of 3202 kg to the altitude of 2700m at the companys base. The AN−2−100 light aircraft is up−to−date modification of the world−known AN−2 biplane, the company announced Tuesday...
Indo-Russian Su-30 Spare Parts Deal Excludes Technology Transfer
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russian manufacturers of Sukhoi-30 aircraft have signed an agreement for the supply of spares that does not involve any technology transfer. HAL signed agreements with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and United Engine Corporation (UEC) for long-term support on after sales service of Su-30 MKI aircraft,...
Russia To Deliver MiG-29 fighters To Egypt By Year End
Russia will start delivery of MiG-29 fighters to Egypt this year, President of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar said. "MiG-29 aircraft in interests of Egypt - implementation of this contract, training of pilots and deliveries of aircraft equipment will start this year," Slyusar said on the air with Rossiya...
Russia To Modernize Iskander-M Missile System By 2020
Russia's Rostec state corporation will likely upgrade Iskander-M mobile missile system by 2020. "In accordance with the adopted 'Vooruzheniye' [Armament] cluster strategy, we intend to improve tactical missile systems in the next 10 years
Beijing Offers USD $73,000 Reward To Spy-Spotters
China has offered US$1,500 to US$73,000 as prize money for providing information on on suspected foreign spies. “The pressing need for new measures to guard against foreign spies is an unfortunate side-effect of Chinas reform and opening up to the world,”
Taiwan To Build 11 Chiang-class Stealth Corvettes
The Taiwanese navy is planning to build 11 Tou Chiang-class stealth corvettes in three lots and also upgrade the original corvette with 3D radar system and Tien Chien II guided missile system. The new vessel type is to be longer, wider and will incorporate anti-aircraft capabilities such as "3D radar systems and a ship-to-air version of the Tien Chien II (“Sky Sword”) guided missile system,"
Frigate With Anti-ship, Anti-Sub Combat Capabilities Joins Indonesian Navy
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) has commissioned its first Martadinata class guided-missile frigate, KRI Raden Eddy which has anti-ship and anti-submarine combat capabilities. Indonesian defence minister Ryamnizard Ryacudu officiated a ceremony to commission the frigate into the Navy last weekend at Tanjung Priok ,
Turkey Test Fires Home Made Mızrak-U Missile From Hurkus Aircraft
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has test-fired a Roketsan UMTAS air-to-ground anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from its Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft. The Roketsan UMTAS, also known as the Mizrak, is a semi-active laser-homing (SALH) ATGM
India Equips 18 Sukhoi 30 MKI Jets With Second Hand AL-31FP Engines:...
India has fitted at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI with already-used and secondhand AL 31FP engines, compromising safety and capability of the country's frontline fighter aircraft besides posing risk to the life of pilots. "It was noticed while checking the records…that AL 31FP engines fitted in certain aircraft was in Cat B condition at the time of inspection / delivery to Indian Air Force (IAF),"
US To Sell 12 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft To Nigeria
US government is likely to sell $600 million worth 12 Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft with sophisticated targeting gear for anti-Boko Haram operations. The move includes sale of high-tech aircraft to Nigeria for its campaign against Boko Haram Islamic extremists,
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...