China’s Type 055 Destroyer Has More Firepower Than US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class...
Chinas new missile destroyer has had 112 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) installed, which according to experts could upgrade the rapid-reaction capability of weapons, local media reports. The new Type 055 guided-missile destroyer surpasses the US Navy's Arleigh Burke-class destroyers in terms of launch cells quantity, state-run news agency Global Times reports...
China To Donate 3000 M4 Rifles, Ammo, Sniper Scopes to Philippines
China will be handing over the second batch of military equipment to the Philippines on Thursday, that include 3,000 M4 rifles, three million rounds of assorted ammunition, and 30 sniper scopes. The military assistance worth $22 million will be handed over to Military Chief General Eduardo Año and Defense Secretary Delfin...
Iran, Iraq Launch Joint Military drill To Secure Border
Iranian and Iraqi forces are conducting a joint military drill started near the border with Iraqs autonomous Kurdistan region, temporarily closing two major border gates with the Kurdish Region. “Iraqi and Iranian units began exercises at 11:00 am (0800 GMT) with tanks and infantry only 250 metres (yards) from the border,”...
IAI 'Air Hopper' Unmanned Helicopter Completes Proof-of-Concept
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Monday that its newly developed unmanned helicopter, the Air Hopper, has successfully completed a proof of concept for the Israeli military. The Air Hopper took part in a demonstration that covered two scenarios, one simulating carrying a seriously-wounded soldier to a extraction point for...
UAE Interested In Purchasing Su-35 Fighter Jets, Contract Likely By Year End:...
The United Arab Emirates have shown interest in purchasing Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets and will likely sign the contract with Russia for atleast dozen jets by this year end, a Russian news agency reports. "They want a lot, over a squadron but the exact number will be specified in the course...
Thales Wins Airbus A400M Military Training Simulators Contract
Airbus has awarded Thales a contract for two new A400M military training simulators for French and German air forces. The delivery of simulators will be in 2019 for French air force and 2020 for German air force
Leonardo Opens New Site In Western Australia To Support Development of Anzac-class...
Leonardo established a new site in Western Australia through its subsidiary Selex ES Australia Pty Ltd, which will be the regional hub for engineering, integration, installation and life support, to delivery defense contracts with local firms. The new site will play a key role in Leonardo's delivery as prime system integrator of the SEA1442 phase 4 solution
Airbus Helicopters Delivers Two H175 Choppers To Royal Thai Police
The Royal Thai Police has received two H175 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, making it the first in Asia Pacific to operate the newest rotorcraft. The Royal Thai Police will be using this super medium aircraft, equipped with the latest aircraft technology and capabilities, for VVIP transportation and various police missions
Three IAF Women Pilots To Fly Su-30 In Dec, Three More To...
Indian Air Forces first female combat fighter pilots will likely be flying Sukhoi Su-30MKI aircraft by year end, an air official told
Australia’s Future Navy Frigates To Have Aegis Combat Systems
Australias future Navy frigates will reportedly be designed to shoot down missiles in recognition of the growing threat posed by North Korea, local media reports. According to media reports, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will announce on Tuesday about the countrys plan to equip the nine "future frigates" with Lockheed Martins Aegis Combat Management System, together with a Saab Australias tactical interface
Russia Starts First Delivery of MiG-29 Fighter Jets To Serbia
Russian has begun first delivery of six Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter jets to Serbia on Monday, Sputnik reports. All six fighter jets, which Russia is handing over to Serbia as military-technical assistance, should be delivered by October 6, a source in the sphere of military-technical cooperation was quoted as saying
Saab Communications System To Equip NZ Navy’s New Maritime Sustainment Capability Vessel...
Saab has signed a contract to provide a complete communications system on board the Royal New Zealand Navys future fleet replenishment vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa. The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has selected Saab to equip its new Maritime Sustainment Capability vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
Russian Authorities Launch Investigation into Fire on Sukhoi Superjet 100 at Turkey’s...
UK Minister Warns of Russian Cyber Attacks on NATO Members, Businesses
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
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...