Wing Deployment Delay caused Nirbhay Missile’s Third Failure: DRDO
Delay in the process of wing deployment has led to third failure of India's Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile, according to Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The failed mission of subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay was pointing towards a slight ‘pause during the wing deploying process, resulting in the missile developing a...
USA Developing Design Concepts For New Tanks
The US Armys Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center, or TARDEC, is presently involved in the development of design concepts for various super high-tech tank platforms. The TARDEC in charge of the necessary design and simulation modeling, and conceptual work, is overseeing the project
Japan Launches Counter-Invasion Armored Military Vehicle
Japan has launched a prototype of an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC). The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) expects the Wheeled Armored Vehicle to replace the groups Type 96, in use since 1996
China Develops Nuclear Submarines That Can Carry 12 Ballistic Missiles
China's new nuclear submarines, whose images have emerged, are possibly able to carry 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles with a range of over 11,000km (6,835m) The 'Jin' Type 094A has a large 'hump' concealing 12 submarine-launched ballistic missiles and hence are capable of striking the United States. The 'big waves' are believed...
Leonardo Pulls Out From Sukhoi Civil Aircraft
Italian Leonardo (former Finmeccanica) has sold its share in the Russian joint venture Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAc), a manufacturer of Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) regional aircraft. However, it remains the programs partner that supports the aircraft certification and sales in the West
Gujarat To Become Defence Manufacturing Hub Soon: Defense Minister Of India
Gujarat is likely to become a major defense manufacturing hub with a number of private sector companies planning to set up factories in the state. The centre has approved close to 20 licences for defence production in Gujarat, defence minister Manohar Parrikar was quoted as saying
IAF Chief BS Dhanoa Flies MIG-21 Fighter Solo
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Thursday flew solo in Mig-21 fighter jet, the oldest fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) inventory. IAF Chief Dhanoa flew the Mig-21 Type 96 aircraft from the IAF base at Uttarlai, a forward base in Rajasthan, where he began a three-day visit, his first to a forward operational base as the IAF chief, the defense ministry announced Thursday
Turkish Army Gets 500 MPT-76 Assault Rifles
Turkey's state-owned Machines and Chemical Industries Board (MKEK) has delivered first 500 locally produced assault rifle MPT-76 to the Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) Wednesday. The rifles delivered on 11 January are the first batch from a 2015 deal which will see the production of around 35,000 MPT-76s for the TLFC, Naval Forces Command, and the Gendarmerie General Command
Serviceability Of IAF Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Rises To 60 per cent: Manohar...
The serviceability rate of the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30 twin-engine multi-role fighter aircraft and helicopter fleet has risen to 60 per cent, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said Thursday. Parrikar was quoted as saying by The
India Test-Fires Guided Pinaka Rocket
India has test-fired the Guided Pinaka rocket from Integrated Test Range (ITR) launch pad at Chandipur in Odisha on Thursday. The Guided Pinaka is a modified version of the Pinaka rocket, equipped with a navigation, guidance and control kit
Australian F-35A Conducts First In-Flight Weapons Release
Australias F‐35A aircraft has conducted its first ever in-flight weapons release during an exercise departing from Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona on 14 December 2016. The GBU‐12, 500lb Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb, was employed by Australian aircraft A35‐002, during a sortie over the Barry M Goldwater Range (BMGR) just west of Luke AFB, the service announced Wednesday
Airbus sells Atlas Elektronik Stake To Thyssenkrupp AG
Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement to sell its 49 percent share in Atlas Elektronik Group to Thyssenkrupp AG based in Essen, Germany. With this acquisition, Thyssenkrupp, which to date has held a 51 percent share in the company, will become the sole owner of Atlas Elektronik, the company announced today
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...