BAE Systems To Convert 36 M88 Recovery Vehicles To HERCULES Configuration For...
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification worth $109.7 million to convert 36 M88A1 recovery vehicles to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation Systems (HERCULES) configuration
Vietnam's Third Russian-Built Gepard Vessel Ready For Trials
The Vietnamese Navys new Gepard-class frigate built by Russia will undergo running trials today, TASS reported Monday. Russias Zelenodolsk Shipyard spokesman Andrey Spiridonov said: “The frigate will be put afloat on April 27 to undergo running trials
Raytheon Wins $104M US Navy Contract For Long-Range Surveillance Radar Operations
Raytheon has been awarded a $104 million contract from the US Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to conduct operations and maintenance for the Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) program. ROTHR is long-range surveillance radar used by the US government in counter narco-terrorism operations
GE’s Marine Technology Selected For Peruvian Navy Research Vessel
Freire Shipyard has selected GE to provide a suite of marine solutions for Peruvian Navy Research Vessel. GE will provide solutions like electric power and propulsion system coupled with SeaStream Dynamic Positioning (DP) and automation system
Boeing Tests Fourth KC-46 Pegasus Test Aircraft
Boeing has successfully flight tested the fourth and final test aircraft, a 767-2C of KC-46 Pegasus fleet on April 25th. During the 1 hour, 40 minute flight, test pilots performed operational engine checks, flight controls and environmental systems checks and took the 767-2C to a maximum altitude of 39,000 feet prior...
Raytheon Wins $90 Million USAF Contract For Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems
Raytheon has won the US Air Force contract worth $90 million for the production of 39 Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS). “Raytheon Co
Orbital ATK Wins $121 Million To Modify US Navy's AGM-88B Missiles
Orbital ATK has won a $121 million contract for the conversion of AGM-88B high-speed anti-radiation missiles into 145 advanced anti-radiation guided missile and 12 captive air training missiles for the US Navy and the government of Italy. “Orbital ATK Inc
US Navy Aircraft Carrier Gets First Drone Command Centre
The US Navy has installed a drone command centre onboard an aircraft carrier which will be used for refueling aircraft in the future. The center was installed aboard the San Diego-based USS Carl Vinson last week; the next one will be placed aboard the Norfolk-based USS Dwight D
US Clears $260 Million Missiles Sale To Qatar
The US State Department has cleared a $260 million worth surface-to-air missiles deal to Qatar last week. The proposed deal, approved by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, is for 254 tactical missiles, two Rolling Airframe telemetry missiles and associated equipment and support
Pyongyang Deploys 300 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Along Frontline: S. Korean Military
North Korea has deployed about 300 new multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) along its front line with South Korea, Seouls military officials told Yonhap Sunday. According to the report, Pyongyang has placed the 122 millimeter rocket launchers north of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas
Russia Begins Test Of New Electronic Warfare System
Russia has begun testing a ground-based electronic warfare system that is capable of protecting the troops and civilian facilities from an air and space attack, TASS reported Monday. A source from Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a subsidiary of State Corporation Rostec, told
New-Gen Soldier Headset To Transmit Sound Via ‘Bone Earphones’: UIC
The United Instrument Corporation (UIC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has developed a new-generation communications headset for the armed forces that transmits sound via skull. The headset to be used as part of the soldier outfit relies on a latest technology that transmits sound through ‘bone earphones, rather than the ears and traditional microphones, a UIC employee told TASS Thursday
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles