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Textron Systems Wins US Navy Contract For Two Common Unmanned Surface Vehicles...

April 4, 2017 @ 12:28 PM

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems has received a $14.8 million contract to provide two fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicles (CUSV) vehicles for the US Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program

More Than 360 Rockets In South Korean Artillery Drill

April 4, 2017 @ 11:57 AM

South Korea's Army and Navy have fired more than 360 rockets from vehicle-based mobile launchers in a live Artillery drill exercise staged Tuesday. Most of those hit the target about 40 kilometers away in the East Sea near Goseong, Gangwon Province

Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Tanker Reaches UK For Customisation

April 3, 2017 @ 03:53 PM

UK Navys first of the newest support ships that can carry 19,000 cubic meters of fuel, RFA Tidespring, has arrived in Cornwall county for customisation. The 39,000-tonne tanker, which can carry up to 19,000 cubic metres of fuel and 1,300 cubic metres of fresh water, will join the Royal Fleet Auxiliary,...

Israel Operationalizes David's Sling Missile Defence System

April 3, 2017 @ 03:34 PM

Israels two Davids Sling air defense batteries have been operationalized at Hatzor Air Base, marking the completion of its multi-tiered anti-missile array covering the entire national territory. A joint US-Israel missile interceptor David's Sling, which was designed to fill the gap between the longer-range Arrow missile defence system and the shorter-range...

Israel's Elbit Systems To Provide Helmet Display And Tracker System For US...

April 3, 2017 @ 03:34 PM

Israeli defense electronics' Elbit Systems' US subsidiary has won a $50 million contract from the US Navy to provide the Helmet Display and Tracker System (HDTS) for the MH-60S fleet of helicopters. "Elbit Systems of America LLC

Indian Commercial Ship Hijacked By Somali Pirates

April 3, 2017 @ 02:10 PM

Pirates have hijacked an Indian commercial ship ‘Al kaushar with 11 crew members off the coast of Somalia while it was on its way to Al Mukala port in Yemen from Dubai on 1 April. Information has been received that a dhow en route to Bosasso from Dubai had been hijacked "in the vicinity of Socotra (Island)", United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), that coordinates the management of all merchant ships and yachts in the Gulf of Aden area, was quoted as saying by

UK Plans Military Training Support To Jordan Air Force

April 3, 2017 @ 01:02 PM

UK has plans to deploy military trainers in Jordan for helping the Middle Eastern country in its fight against IS militants in Iraq and Syria. UK Prime Minister Theresa May is likely to announce about the move during a visit to the Jordanian capital of Amman on Monday,

Vietnam To Receive Russia's Gepard-class Ship In September This Year

April 3, 2017 @ 12:16 PM

Russia is expected to deliver first Gepard-class frigate to Vietnam in September as part of its plan to supply two frigates by year end. According to the ships' manufacturer, Zelenodolsk Shipyard, Vietnam will receive two Russian Gepard-class (Project 1166

US Delivers Cessna Aircraft To Pakistan Army

April 1, 2017 @ 12:50 PM

The Pakistan Army on Friday received six new Cessna aircraft, including two Cessna 208 Caravan and four Cessna T-206H from the United States The Office of the US Defence Representative delivered the aircraft on March 24, the US embassy in Islamabad announced Friday. The aircraft will boost Pakistan Armys air mobility by enhancing its ability to conduct medical evacuations and provide limited troop and equipment transport

Russian Helicopters Plans KA-226, Anset Chopper Assembly In Iran

April 1, 2017 @ 12:48 PM

Russian Helicopters and Irans Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) have planned a joint venture to assemble KA-226 and Anset light civilian helicopters. The JV to assemble light civilian helicopters in Iran was announced by Russian Helicopters firm last week

Russia Hands Over First Mi-17V-5 Helicopter To Kenya

April 1, 2017 @ 12:47 PM

Russian Helicopters has delivered its first Mi-17V-5 utility helicopter for Kenya. A ceremonial transfer of the helicopter has been performed in the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior of Kenya, the company announced last week

India's Samtel Avionics, South Korea's Hanwha To Venture For Military Applications

April 1, 2017 @ 11:23 AM

Indias Samtel Avionics and South Koreas Hanwha Systems are planning to set up joint venture to manufacture products of avionics and military applications under ‘Make in India. The joint venture is aimed at manufacturing military electronics and optronics across multiple platforms, such as missile electronics, rockets, guided missile and laser-guided bombs

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