Pakistan Showcases Extended Range Air-Launched Missile RA’AD 2
Pakistan Strategic Plans Division (SPD) has unveiled extended range Raad 2 (“Thunder 2”) air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) during Pakistan's Day Parade. The Raad 2 has a stated range of 550 km
North Korea's Latest Missile Launch Fails
The missile fired by North Korea on Wednesday exploded 'within seconds of the launch', US and North Korea's defense forces said after detecting the recent one in a series of weapons tests by the isolated country. "North Korea had attempted to launch a missile near Kalma, on the country's east coast,...
US dollar Surge Likely To Affect F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet Sales
US F-35 fighter jets are likely to be purchased by fewer overseas government due to surge in the dollar value, a senior Lockheed Martin executive said yesterday. The strengthening of dollar value has resulted into jets becoming more expensive
India Eyes Repair Deal For Afghan Air Force's Grounded Helicopter, Transport Planes
India is considering whether to pay for repairs to grounded helicopters and transport planes from Afghanistan's air force. If agreed, it signals a willingness to step up military assistance for Kabul,
Brahmos Missiles Likely To Be Integrated Into India's Naval Frigates
Russias Severnoye Design Bureau is ready to integrate the BrahMos strike missile system into the armament set of Project 11356M frigates for the Indian Navy. The step for integration follows once they are ordered by India,
China J-20's Engines to Incorporate Powder Metallurgy Superalloys
China is planning to equip J-20 stealth fighter jets with home-made engines that incorporate Powder Metallurgy superalloy turbine disks. China intends to replace the current Russia-produced Saturn AL-31F engines between 2018 and 2019,
ST Engineering Wins MINDEF Contract For Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Singapore Technologies Engineering has won a contract from Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the production and supply of a new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). Delivery of the new AFV will begin in 2019, the ministry said in a press release on Wednesday (Mar 22)
Hollande to Pitch For Rafale During Malaysia Visit Next Week: LIMA News
Malaysian Defense ministry's top official is promoting France's Dassault Rafale fighter jet as the SouthEast Asian country considers to replace its aging fleet of combat aircraft. French President Francois Hollande is likely to make a pitch for the Rafale, made by Dassault Aviation SA, when he and his team visit Malaysia next week, an official in Malaysias defence ministry said on Wednesday
Thailand Negotiating With Russia For 3 Sukhoi Superjets
Russia will implement a deal on delivery of three Sukhoi Superjet planes to Thailand. "Two planes have already been delivered to the leadership of Thailand's Armed Forces through Rosoboronexport," said Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy Department of Russia's Rostec State Corporation Victor Kladov
Russia, India Likely To Sign Deal This Year For 48 Mi-17V-5 Helicopters
Russia is likely to sign an agreement on deliveries of 48 Mi-17B-5 helicopters to India this year. "I am sure that this year the deal on delivery of 48 Mi-17V-5 helicopters to India will be signed," Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy Department of Russia's Rostec State Corporation Victor Kladov said Wednesday
Saudi Arabia To Receive 203,000 Fuses From US Army
L-3 Fuzing and Ordnance Systems has won a $37.3 million US Army contract to provide Saudi Arabia with more than 38,000 M734A1 multi-option fuses and 165,000 point detonating fuses
Chinese Firm Details Littoral Mission Ship Configuration For Malaysian Navy
China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co (CSOC) has revealed details of the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) configuration it is proposing for Malaysian Navy (RMN). The company, which will be working with Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) on the project, is also displaying a model of the LMS for the first time at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia that runs from 21 to 25 March 2017
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...