Leonardo DRS To Acquire US Laser Products Developer, Daylight Solutions
Leonardo DRS has signed an agreement to acquire Daylight Solutions, a US firm that develops and supplies quantum cascade laser products and technology. “Acquisition of Daylight Solutions is a first significant step forward towards the objectives of growth and development of the Industrial Plan 2017-2021
China To Develop Air Launched Satellite-Delivery Rockets
China has planned to develop a new generation of rockets that can be released into space from airplanes to replace dysfunctional satellites. The rockets will be designed so that they could carry 200 kg and can rapidly replace dysfunctional satellites,
Timeline For Commissioning Six Indian Scorpene Submarines
Indian Navy has prepared timeline for commissioning six French-designed Scorpene submarines. The first two vessels are expected to be commissioned by end of the year, Press Trust of India reported Sunday
Aireon, Thales Begin Space-Based ADS-B Data Validation
Thales has started testing and validation of the Aireon space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) data. The data validation started initially after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in June of 2015
Rheinmetall To Supply Ammunition For F-35 Fighter Jet
Rheinmetall has won a US$6.5 million (6
North Korea Launches Missiles Into Japanese Waters
North Korea has launched four missiles, which flew more than 600 miles across the country before splashing into the sea between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. The four missiles were fired from a known launch site on North Koreas west coast, not far from the border with China, at 7:36 a
Iran's 'Radar Evading' Qaher 313 Fighter Jet Enters Final Production Stage
Iran has entered into the final stage of the production of a home-made fighter jet dubbed 'Qaher 313', which is capable to 'evade radar'. “The plane is ready for different test”, Irans Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said
Global Companies Scramble To Bid In Poland’s Combat Drone Tender
About 15 companies, including Israel's Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries, Frances MBDA, and Italy's Leonardo have bid for tender issued by Polish Ministry of Defence to supply combat UAVs to the countrys armed forces. The firms have submitted their applications to take part in the technical dialog
Pro-India Senators 'frustrated' Over Pentagon's Reluctance To Sell Guardian Drones to Delhi
A top US Senator has pressed for selling guardian drones to India, which would be next major part of defense partnership between both the country. Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a program in Washington has asserted that the former Obama Administration and the US Congress designating India as a major defence partner is a major step forward in taking the India-US relationship to the next level
Ukraine To Replace Russian-Made UAZ With Bogdan Light Utility Vehicle
Ukraine has planned to replace its Russian-made UAZ with Bogdan 2351 light utility vehicle, which are currently being developed by Bogdan corporation. Bogdan Corporation has released details of its new Bogdan 2351 light utility vehicle, which is being developed to replace Russian-made UAZ that have been in service with the Ukrainian Defence Forces for over 20-40 years
Boeing To Support Saudi F-15 Fleet Involved in Yemen Bombing
Boeing has won a $46.3 million contract to provide support services for the fleet of F-15SA Eagle fighter-bombers operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force
Boeing, Leonardo Offer MH-139 As USAF’s UH-1N Huey Replacement
Boeing and Italys Leonardo have teamed up to enter the US Air Forces UH-1N Huey replacement competition and will offer a militarized version of the Italian firms AW139 helicopter. The aircraft, dubbed the MH-139, will need to incorporate a number of modifications to bring it in line with the services survivability specifications,
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...