Israel's Elta Wins USAF Contract For 21 MANPADS Anti-Aircraft Kits
US Air Force has awarded contract to Elta for 21 MANPADS anti-aircraft defense kits from costing $15.5 million to be manufactured in Israel
Indian Govt Signs Deal With Tata Subsidiary NOVA For Surface Surveillance Radar
Indias Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with NOVA Integrated Systems Limited (NISL) to execute Indian Navys Surface Surveillance Radar (SSR) project. The project awarded to the subsidiary of Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), involves delivery, installation and commissioning of the Radar Systems on Indian Navy vessels, as well...
IDEX 2017: Abu Dhabi Based Caracal Unveils Home-made Assault Rifle
Abu Dhabi-based Caracal, a small arms manufacturer has unveiled Sultan, a 5.56mm calibre assault rifle at IDEX 2017
India Approves Engine Repair Facility For MiG 29K Carrier Aircraft
India plans to set up an ‘intermediate engine repair facility for its MiG 29k fighter jets at the Indian Navy base at Goa. The move was taken by the government for improving serviceability of the carrier aircraft as Indian Navy has 45 such jets that operate from sea-borne aircraft carrier Admiral...
Leonardo Delivers First NH90 MITT Helicopter To Italian Navy
Leonardo has delivered its first NH90 Maritime Italian Navy Tactical Transport helicopter during a ceremony held at Luni Naval Base. The delivery marks the first of ten scheduled for the Italian navy, which designated the aircraft as MH-90, the company announced today
India's Defense Acquisition Council Clears Procurement Of 38 Radar Stations
Indias Defence Acquisition Council has cleared two AON (Acceptance of Necessity) today apart from approving the creation of 38 radar stations along the countrys coastal line in its meeting headed by defense minister. The sanctioned cost of the project is Rs 8,00 crore (US$119
Ukraine to Upgrade Pakistani T-80 Tanks: IDEX 2017 News
Pakistan and Ukraine have signed an MOU to enhance defence cooperation and specifically to upgrade Soviet origin T-80 tanks manufactured in Ukraine. An agreement to this effect was signed at the IDEX 2017 show in Abu Dhabi between Rana Tanveer Hussain, Pak Minister for Defence Production and the Director-General of Ukraines Defence Ministry today
Harris To Help Transition UAE Armed Forces From Analog To Digital Battlefield...
Harris Corporation has won a two-year $189 million contract to provide an integrated battle management system (BMS) to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The contract was received during the first quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017, the company announced today
Nimr Automotive Leads Local UAE Companies Winning Billion Dollar Contracts at IDEX
The UAEs armoured vehicle maker Nimr Automotive has won a Dh2.42 billion (US$ 658
UK Navy's River-class Vessels To Be Equipped With Kelvin Hughes' Radar systems
Kelvin Hughes will be supplying SharpEye radar systems for the two latest Batch 2 ships, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey. Each ship will be equipped with a SharpEye I-Band radar for helicopter control and navigation as well as an E/F-Band SharpEye radar for navigation and collision avoidance, the company announced today
Indian Govt Eases Export Norms For Non-Armoured Vehicles
Indian government has brought amendment to export licensing norm, allowing military stores to export non-armoured vehicles without obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Department of Defence Production. The government has taken this step in order to reduce procedural delay,
Russia's S-500 Missile System To Test In 2020
Russia will be gearing up test of next generation S-500 air defense system test by 2020. Russia is currently developing 600 kilometers S-500 Prometey anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile system,
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...