Singapore Navy Decommissions RSS Independence Patrol Vessel
Singapore Navy (RSN) has decommissioned the first of its Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PV), RSS Independence following its 20 years of service, replacing it with Littoral Mission Vessels. LMVs will take over the duty of patrolling Singapores territorial waters, Singapore Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday
Kalashnikov To Acquire 33 Perc Stake In Rocket Firm
Russias Kalashnikov will be acquiring a 33% stake in the Novosibirsk-based Institute of Applied Physics. Kalashnikov will acquire the stake from the Kurganpribor holding, which manufactures a wide variety of civilian and military products, the company announced Tuesday
Russia Refuses Nuclear Arms Violations With US
Russia has denied an accusation by a top US general that Russia violated an arms control treaty with US by deploying a land-based cruise missile system. "Russia has been, remains and will continue to be committed to all its international obligations, including those resulting from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty," Kremlin...
Two Industrial Estates In India Alloted For Defence Manufacturing
India's Maharashtra government has confirmed today that two industrial estates for defence manufacturing will be set up in the state. One industrial estate will be set up at Jejuri in Pune district and another in Ahmednagar district,
Israel's Rafael Test-Fires Spike Missiles Using Protector USV
Israels Rafael has test-fired Spike missile system from Protector Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). The trials, which took place off the coast of Israel, involved multiple launches of an undisclosed variant of the missile against what were described as targets possessing a range of naval characteristics, a Rafael spokesperson was quoted as...
Israel Likely To Buy Boeing's Upgraded F-15 Fighter jet
Israel is likely to buy a squadron of Boeing's upgraded F-15s and also has plans to buy either Sikorsky-Lockheed Martin's CH-53 K helicopters or Boeing's CH-47 Chinook. Most of the funds for the procurement will come from $3
Philippine Air Force's Newly Acquired FA-50 Aircraft Start Flight Missions
Two of the twelve FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft acquired for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) modernization took over-flight and familiarisation flight missions today morning. The fighter jets will continue to do over-flights in the next few days, Brigadier General Jose Mirandilla, 2nd Air Division Commander at Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, was quoted as saying by
Turkish Aerospace Industries Supplies T-129 ATAK Attack Helicopters To Armed Forces
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered two T-129 ATAK attack helicopters to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). The 20th and 21st T-129s are expected to be in TSK service by the end of this month,
Indian Air Force Inaugurates Second C-130J Squadron Complex
A new C-130J squadron complex has been inaugurated in West Bengal state of India to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force. The Squadron complex at Panagarh, which is an operational unit consisting of two or more flights of aircraft, will be inaugurated by Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, Press Trust of India reported today
Israeli Firm Offers Upgraded MicroB UAV For Indian Army Requirements
Israels BlueBird has upgraded its MicroB unmanned air vehicle to satisfy the requirements of an Indian army competition. The company has not released images of its new version, however the drone will have a 2h flight endurance and an effective data link range of 8
Germany To Buy Triton Drone, Replacing Euro Hawk Program
US Northrop Grumman has won a contract from German defense ministry to deliver high-altitude MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance planes after 2025, replacing the Euro Hawk program. The decision of Germany's defense minister still must be approved by parliament,
India Clears $4 Billion Krivak Class Frigate Deal Signed With Russia
India's Defense Ministry has cleared $4-billion worth Krivak class frigate deal that was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin visit to the country in October 2016. The Indian government has instructed its shipyards to start working on the project,
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...