Turkey To Buy 52 Pakistani Super Mushshak Trainers
Turkish Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) has awarded a contract of 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) during the second day of IDEF 2017. Letter of Intent (LoI) with Turkey for the sale of this aircraft was signed during IDEAS 2016, in the presence of Prime Minister Nawaz
New Armed Strategic Drone Unveiled In Riyadh
Saudi Arabias King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) unveiled the strategic drone program ‘Saqr-1 in Riyadh on Wednesday. Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, President of KACST, stressed the highly advanced techniques used in this aircraft
New Turkish-Indonesian Battle Tank Unveiled At IDEF 2017
The new medium weight tank, KAPLAN MT, jointly developed by Turkeys FNSS and Indonesias PT Pindad, made its debut at IDEF 2017 on Wednesday. FNSS CEO Nail Kurt said at a news conference that in line with FNSS new vision of being the globes trusted and respected defense partner, the tank...
USAF Awards $48M Contract To BAE Systems To Operate 5 Phased Array...
BAE Systems has been awarded a $48 million contract by the US Air Force to operate Solid State Phased Array Radar Systems (SSPARS) at five major strategic radar stations. BAE Systems will manage, operate, maintain and logistically support five SSPARS sites: Beale Air Force Base, California; Cape Cod Air Force Station,...
US Army Orders 20 Extended Range Gray Eagle Drones From General Atomics
The US Army has awarded General Atomics with a $222 million contract to manufacture 20 extended range MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones and associated satellite communications hardware and software. "General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was awarded a $221,577,527 modification to a prior contract for for hardware acquisition for the extended range Gray Eagle...
Harris Corp Wins $90M Tactical Radio Contracts from European Nation
Harris Corporation has received contracts valued at a total of $90 million from a European nation for tactical radios as part of the countrys communications readiness program. The contracts include the companys Falcon II AN/PRC-150C, which provides beyond line-of-sight communications and assured communications in a satellite-denied environment, and the Falcon III AN/PRC-152A that provides wideband voice and data capability for enhanced situational awareness
Arconic’s Niles Branch To Continue Supplying Titanium Parts For F-35s
The Niles branch of Arconic Titanium and Engineered Products has received a $1.1 billion contract for supplying titanium parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
Russian Cyber Attack Repelled During French Elections: NY Times
Hacking attacks blamed on a Russian cyber intelligence unit failed at disrupting the campaign of French President-elect Emmanuel Macron, claims an article in the
KMW Awarded €760M Contract To Upgrade 104 German Leopard 2 Battle Tanks
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann has received a contract from the German defense ministry to upgrade 104 Leopard 2 battle tanks for the German Armed Forces from the A4 configuration to the newest A7V standard. Under €760 million (U
Rolls-Royce To Provide C-130 Transport Aircraft Engine Support For Kuwait
Rolls-Royce has received a $78 million contract to provide engineering and logistics support for the KC-130J Hercules military air transport aircraft engines for the US Marine Corps and Kuwait's military. "Rolls-Royce Corporation [of] Indianapolis, Indiana is being awarded a $78
After Aegis, Japan Looking To Boost Defense Capabilities With Tomahawk Missiles
Japan is reportedly considering buying Tomahawk cruise missiles in the near-term as part of an attempt to counter the North Korean ballistic missile threat. According to a source cited by Japan's Kyodo news agency, the government is keen on boosting its defence capabilities and said that funds for the purpose will be allocated in the 2018 budget
Russia Showcases New Tor-M2DT, Pantsir-SA Missile Systems At Victory Day Parade
Russian armed forces showcased the newly developed Tor-M2DT short-range air defense missile systems and Pantsir-SA surface-to-air missile system for the first time in a public event during Russias Victory Day parade today. Designed to operate in the Arctic, Tor-M2DT and Pantsir-SA were mounted on Vityaz articulated tracked vehicles, which proved to be highly successful in getting the systems over Arctic-style hummocky ground during trials, Sputnik reports
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
Rockets Fired at Israel as Ceasefire Decision with Hezbollah Looms
Poland, Slovakia to Ink Ammunition Production Agreement Soon
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...