Thales Delivers Training Simulator To Royal Malaysian Air Force
Thales delivers an FNPT II (Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer) simulator to the Royal Malaysian Air Force for the purposes of initial pilot training. The simulator, delivered to the company Gading Kasturi, has been in operation since December
DARPA Awards Phase 2 ‘Gremlins’ Contracts To Produce Low-cost, Resusable UASs
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Phase 2 contracts for its low-cost, reusable unmanned aerial systems (UASs) project dubbed ‘Gremlins to the two teams. The winning teams - one is led by Dynetics, Inc
Belgium Receives Final NH90 Caiman Helicopter
Belgium took delivery of its final NH90 Caiman helicopter in naval version on Monday. The helicopter, the 8th aircraft ordered in June 2007, landed in the afternoon at Koksijde air base, military sources told RTBF Belgian Broadcasting Corp
Afghan Air Force Receives Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
The Afghan Air Force has received four more A-29 Super Tucano light-attack aircraft on Monday, bringing the AAF A-29 inventory from eight to 12 aircraft in country. There are still seven A-29s assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga
Leonardo, Hensoldt Sign MoU For Identification Friend or Foe Solutions
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt to jointly develop Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions. The two companies, working together as “Team Skytale”, have already been selected as preferred bidder by the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade IFF systems on more than 400 land, sea and...
Israel’s David's Sling Missile-defense System To Be Operational Soon
Israel is planning to deploy David's Sling missile- defense system in the next two weeks, local media reports Monday. The Davids Sling exact deployment date is not specified but Brig
Aselsan Begins Production Of ‘KORKUT’ Air Defence Gun System
ASELSAN has begun serial production phase of the Self-Propelled Low Altitude Air Defence Gun System (KORKUT) project, to meet the need of Turkish Land Forces. The KORKUT System is comprised of a Command and Control Vehicle and Weapon System Vehicle to complete air defence operations
Jenoptik Awarded Auxiliary Power Units Contract For Polish Leopard 2 Tanks
The Jenoptik Defense & Civil Systems segment is to supply 17-kilowatt auxiliary power units and electric turret and weapon stabilization for the Leopard 2 tank. Jenoptik was awarded the contracts at the beginning of 2017 as a part of a Polish modernization program for the Leopard 2 tank
Saab Gets Order For AT4 CS ER Anti-Armor Weapon Systems
Saab has received an order from an undisclosed customer for its new AT4 CS ER (Confined Space Extended Range) and the AT4 CS HP (Confined Space High Penetration) weapon systems. The new AT4 CS ER takes the well-proven anti-armour capability of the AT4 family and extends the effective range to 600 m
Fourth Littoral Mission Vessel For Singapore Navy Launched
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine) today launched the fourth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) ‘Justice designed and built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), during an official ceremony at Benoi Yard. “The LMV programme is progressing well
Lockheed Martin Awarded $98M Worth US Navy Shipboard EW Development Contract
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $98 million contract by the US Navy to produce Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) shipboard EW systems. “Lockheed Martin Corp
China In Talks With Pakistan To Build Missiles, Tanks, FC-1 Xiaolong Combat...
China is reportedly considering building ballistic, cruise, anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles with Pakistan, China's state-run media reported Thursday. The "all-weather" strategic partnership will further be enhanced as both the countries will also jointly mass produce FC-1 Xiaolong, a lightweight and multi-role combat aircraft, reported Global Times
Ukraine Targets Russian FSB Intelligence Agency in Kursk with French-made AASM Hammer...
Pakistan Plans 4.5 Gen Upgrade for JF-17 Fighter with New PFX Version
Russian Missile Strike Destroys F-16 Fighter at Dnepropetrovsk Airport
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
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...