Germany-Based Jenoptik To Supply Components For Patriot Missile
Jenoptik has won US$13.8 contract from unspecified customer to supply components for the Patriot integrated air and missile defense system
Lockheed Martin Plans Civil/Military Sales Campaign For Polish M28 Light Airlifter
Lockheed Martin has revealed a sales plan for the PZL Mielec M28 'Bryza' short take-off and landing (STOL) light airlifter. The airlifter obtained the transport aircraft with the acquisition of the Polish manufacturer's Sikorsky parent company in November 2015
UK, France Deal to Upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP EG Cruise Missiles
France and the UK have signed a GBP146 million (US$182 million) contract with MBDA to upgrade their Storm Shadow/SCALP EG long-range air-launched cruise missiles. Under the contract, MBDA will refurbish the UKs Storm Shadow and Frances SCALP missiles
IDEX 2017:NIMR Automotive To Get UAE Armed Forces Contract For 1750 Armoured
NIMR Automotive, part of Emirates Defense Industries Company (EDIC) will receive three contracts from UAE armed Forces to deliver 1,750 armoured vehicles. NIMR will deliver 1,500 JAIS 4x4 and 6x6 infantry fighting vehicles, as well as more than 150 HAFEET 630A artillery support vehicles in both Observation and Command and Control...
India Clears $2.5 Billion Deal With Israel For MR-SAM Air Defense Missile
Indian government has cleared a US$2.5 billion deal for the country's army to buy Medium Range Surface to Air Defence Missile (MR-SAM) system from Israeli Aircraft Industries
China Upgrades Shenzen Missile Destroyer With Vertical Launch System, Stealth Capability
China has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature. Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles
Atlas Elektronik Wins Middle East Contract For Submarine Hunting Autonomous Systems
Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK) has won a first order to provide its maritime autonomous mission system for an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) application. As part of this contract, for an undisclosed naval customer in the Middle East, the company will deliver two optionally manned ARCIMS ( Atlas Remote-Combined Influence Minesweeping System) vehicles
Indonesia's PT Pindad, Irish Timoney Sign Contract To Upgrade Badak 6x6 Mobility...
Indonesia's PT Pindad has signed a contract with Ireland's Timoney at IDEX today to upgrade the Badak 6x6 with a customised Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system. The Badak is a 6x6 vehicle fitted with a CMI Defence two-man turret to provide direct fire support for deployed troops
IDEX 2017:Russian Helicopters Implements After Sales Projects In Near Eastern, African Countries
Rostecs Russian Helicopters is implementing a number of after-sales service projects in the African and Near Eastern countries. Based on fulfilled contracts in 2016, 43
Russia’s T-50 Stealth Fighter Being Tested For Missiles, Bombs Integration
Russia is carrying on tests of its next-generation Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighters for equipping them with missiles and bombs. “Aviation weapons including guided air-to-air, air-to-surface missiles and bombs are being integrated on the fighter T-50, and the aircraft systems are being evaluated, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Tuesday
IDEX 2017: Future F-16 Fighter Jets To be Made in USA
Future customers of F-16 fighter jets will get them shipped from the USA, a Lockheed Martin executive said implying an end to licence-manufacture of the aircraft in foreign countries. Rick Groesch, Lockheeds regional vice president, was quoted as saying at the IDEX 2017 show in Abu Dhabi yesterday, "The next customer that we sell F-16 to we will build them in the US
US Marine Corps Buys 31,000 Laptops To Support Next Gen Enterprise Network
US Marine Corps has awarded contract to CDW Government for delivering 31,000 laptops to support the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) and the Secure Operational Network Infrastructure Capability (SONIC). "CDW Government [of] Vernon Hills, Illinois is being awarded a $34
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...