Iran To Produce Octogen Explosive Materials To Power Weapon Systems
Irans Defense Ministry announced this week the countrys plans to produce the powerful explosive Octogen to boost the penetration and destructive power of missile payloads. "Concurrently with its efforts to increase the precision-striking power of its weapons systems, the defense ministry has also paid attention to boosting the destructive and penetration...
Boeing Wins $922 Million Apache Helicopters Contract
Boeing has won the US Army contract worth $922 million for production of 117 AH-64E remanufactured Apache helicopters. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2018, the US Department of Defense announced Thursday
Australia Orders Boeing GBU-39 Bombs Worth $386 Million
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for up to 2,950 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) worth $386 million. The agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on April 4, 2016
Norway Shortlists DCNS and ThyssenKrupp For Submarines Purchase
Norway has shortlisted the French company Direction des Constructions Navales Services (DCNS) and the German firm ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the countrys future submarines program. “France and Germany are among the biggest nations in Europe
Taiwan Plans $12 Million Upgrade To Two Aging Dutch-made Submarines
The Taiwanese Navy has announced a NT$400 million (US$12.35 million) program to upgrade the nations two aging Dutch-made Zwaardvis-class submarines
e2v Wins Microwave Power Modules Contract From Saab
e2v has been awarded a contract from Saab to supply Microwave Power Modules (MPM) for their fighter jets and other applications. The MPMs designed by e2v for Saab are compact, lightweight transmitters for use in airborne military applications
Albanian Army Chopper Crashes, Two Pilots Killed
An Albanian army helicopter crashed Wednesday into a lake in northern Albania, killing two pilots on board, officials said. Local mayor Tonin Marinaj was quoted as saying by AP that the helicopter crashed into Shkodra Lake near the village of Grizhe some 108 kilometers (67 miles) north of the capital, Tirana
US Navy Guided Missile Canisters Contract For BAE Systems
BAE Systems has won a $38.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to provide additional missile canisters for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS)
Indonesia To Deliver First Warship To Philippines Next Month
The first Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) ordered by the Philippines defense ministry from Indonesia will be delivered next month. M Firmansyah Arifin, the President director of the Shipbuilding Company PT PAL Indonesia was quted as saying by Antara News Tuesday that the first SSV christened Tarlac will be delivered in May after the final touch on the ships hold
Boeing Wins $235 Million US Navy Contract For 11 P-8A Aircraft
Boeing has been awarded a US Navy contract worth $235 million for production of 11 P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Patrol Aircraft. “The Boeing Co
Russian Aerospace Forces Gets Upgraded Tupolev Tu-95MS Bomber
The Russian Aerospace Forces has received second upgraded Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber, the press service of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) reported on Tuesday. "The plane has been upgraded within the framework of the state contract
China Constructs Lighthouse In Disputed South China Sea Island
China has constructed a lighthouse on its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea to provide efficient navigation services for maritime safety. The countrys Ministry of Transport on Tuesday held a completion ceremony for the construction of a 55-metre (180-ft) high lighthouse on Zhubi Reef of Nansha Islands, marking the start of its operation, Xinhua reported
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