Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System Triggers False Alarm In Golan
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is investigation the false attack alarm triggered by the countrys Iron Dome missile defense system in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on the border with Syria. The Israeli military stated that it was a false alarm that triggered missile sirens in the Golan Heights, denying reports that...
Rafael Signs Iron Dome Missiles Export Agreement With Romanian Firm
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement with Romanian company Romaero for the first ever export sales of the Iron Dome rocket interception system
AVIC China Completes Firing Tests Of New Z-19E Armed Helicopter
China's the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced Wednesday the successful firing flight tests of Z-19E armed helicopter, Xinhua reports. "The Z-19E has shown its maneuverability and operational capability in the just concluded firing flight test phase, which marks a major step for the export model into the...
Russia Developing New Underwater Drone Capable Of Destroying Enemy Naval Bases: TASS
Russia is developing a powerful underwater drone that can carry a nuclear warhead with a capacity of up to 2 megatonnes to destroy enemy naval bases, TASS reports
India Issues RFP For Russian Kamov Ka-226T Helicopters
Indias defense ministry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure and co-produce 200 Russian Kamov Ka-226T helicopters for the countrys army and air force, estimated to cost INR 21,000 Crore (US$3 billion),
US Marine Corps Receives First CH-53 King Stallion Helicopter
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivered the first of an expected 200 CH-53 King Stallion helicopter to the U.S
Airbus Joins Race for S Korea's $1.76B Maritime Patrol Aircraft Project
Airbus has offered its C295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the South Korean Navy's MPA requirement which already has Boeing P8 and Saab Swordfish in the race. In February, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled its plan to sign a deal with an overseas aircraft manufacturer to introduce next-generation maritime patrol aircraft by 2020
Chinese Navy Conducts Live-fire Drills from Anti-Submarine Helicopters
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLA Navy) recently tested ship-borne helicopters in live-fire drills in the South China Sea, to verify attacking targets at sea. During the exercise, two helicopters reached target area flying at a low altitude, avoiding radar detection and locked in on the target using radar while waiting for attack orders, a China Central Television (CCTV) broadcast showed on Tuesday
Syrian Army Rolls Out Heavy Artillery Rocket System
The Syrian Army has unveiled a new rocket system called the Golan-1000, built on a Russian T-72 chassis, currently in service with the armys 4th Armored Division. The new rocket system carries three massive 500 mm rounds, each packed with 500 kg of high-explosive fragmentation ammunition, Sputnik reports
Taiwan To Field New Radar Systems To Tackle Chinese Fighter Jets
Taiwan will test mobile passive radar units this year to detect growing flight operations by China around the island. Two sets of mobile passive radar systems by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) are going to be deployed for field testing at some point this year, a Ministry of National Defense official told Liberty Times Monday
Argentinian President OKs Super-Etendard Aircraft Purchase
Argentine President Mauricio Macri has given the go-ahead for the purchase of five Super-Etendards, a French carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft designed by Dassault-Breguet, for the Navy for an estimated amount of about 12 million euros, according to a report in French daily La Tribune. However, the report has stated that the Argentinian government is yet to make payments
BAE Systems Wins £2.4bn Worth Contracts for Royal Navy Submarine Programmes
BAE Systems has been awarded a £1.5bn contract for the seventh Astute class submarine and a further £900m for the next phase of the Dreadnought submarine programme for the Royal Navy
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...