GE, Tata Establish Aero-engine Centre In India
GE and Tata group, Indias leading global enterprise, today established a Structural Center of Excellence (COE) focused on development of aero-engine components, located in Hyderabad, South India. The COE will incorporate latest technologies from GE and best manufacturing practices to deliver complex high precision aero-engine components to the worlds fastest-selling jet...
General Dynamics To Acquire IT Firm CSRA In $9.6 Billion Deal
Defense contractor General Dynamics and Information technology firm CSRA today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which General Dynamics will acquire all outstanding shares of CSRA for $40.75 in cash
China Claims Solar-powered Attack Drone Success
Chinese aerospace engineers have claimed to successfully test the countrys first solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Caihong (CH) or Rainbow, in January in northwestern China, local media reports. The enhanced variant of a large-scale solar-powered UAV, the CH-4 conducted a six-day intensive bombing test for the first time under extreme...
Israeli Military Deploys Anti-Missile Systems In Syria
A day after Israeli military lost its F-16 fighter jet following a significant confrontation between the Jewish state and Syrian forces, Israel has reportedly deployed anti-missile systems to the Syrian border on Sunday. The Jerusalem Post on Sunday cited witnesses as saying that they had seen convoys of "missile defense batteries"...
Latvia To Purchase Israeli Anti-tank Missiles 'Spike' For €108 Million
Latvias Defense Ministry will sign a €108 million contract to buy "Spike" anti-tank missiles from Israeli manufacturer Rafael on February 12, local media reports Monday. According to
Russia Tests New Upgraded Air Defense Missile
Russia test fired an upgraded air defense missile system at the firing range Sary-Shagan in Kazakhstan on Monday, TASS reports quoting Russian newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda. "We have successfully test fired a new upgraded air defense missile," the newspaper quoted Andrei Prikhodko, the deputy commander of Aerospace Forces air and missile defense task force, as saying
Lockheed Martin Receives $524 Million Contract for PAC-3 Missiles
The United States and allied military forces will upgrade their missile defense capabilities under a $524 million contract modification for production and delivery of Lockheed Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors. This modification is in addition to the $944 million contract awarded on Dec
Singapore Considering Lockheed Martin F-35 Buy
The Singapore government is reportedly evaluating a future purchase of Americas next-generation F-35 fighter aircraft, Lockheed Martins executive said Thursday on the sidelines of on-going Singapore Airshow. "They, I think, are seriously evaluating the F-35, as well as other platforms I'm sure," Lockheed International Executive Vice President Rick Edwards told Reuters this week at the Singapore Airshow, adding, "when they are ready, we will respond
North Korea Debuts Latest Intercontinental Ballistic Missile ‘Hwasong-15’ At Military Parade
North Koreas latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Hwasong-15 has been featured for the first time in a military parade on Thursday that marked 70th anniversary of the founding of its military. The North Korean military demonstrated at least four launchers with Hwasong-15 ICBMs at the parade, according to the edited clips broadcasted by the Norths state-run Korean Central Television
BAE Systems to Modernize UAE F-16 Fleet's Head-up Display
BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to modernize head-up displays (HUD) on F-16 aircraft for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces, replacing the fleets analog system with advanced digital technology. The HUD, which sits directly in a pilots line of sight, is a see-through display that presents real-time, flight-critical information without obstructing his or her view of the outside world
Northrop Grumman to Provide Advanced Electronic Warfare Simulation Capability To Saudi Arabia
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $75 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract award to deliver Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) support services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The JTE offers realistic warfighter training and provides a modern, reactive battlespace environment that trains military personnel to identify and counter enemy missile and artillery threats
Harris Corp Wins $161M Electronic Jammers Contract For US Navy and Australian...
Harris Corporation has received a $161 million contract to supply electronic jammers to protect U.S
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...