China Develops Bullet-Proof, Fire-proof Fiber For Military Equipment
China has developed a strong, light fiber nick named "golden silk" that is resistant to heat and corrosion for use in fire-proof and bullet-proof military equipment. "The material can be used to make body armor and other protective components for precision instruments or military hardware," military analysts were quoted as saying...
US Deploys F-35 Jets to UAE Airbase
The United States has sent a squadron equipped with F-35 fighters on a combat deployment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed F-35A Lighting IIs into combat
Malaysia Mulling Russia’s Trade-in Offer for Fighters
Malaysia is considering Russias offer of trading-in old, “problematic” Su-30MKM and MiG-29 jets for new Su-35, MiG-35 or Su-57 fighters under its fighter jet procurement program. “Even though we are not looking at purchasing new fighter jets, the Defence Ministry is still studying the offer from the Russian government,” Defence Minister...
US Develops Headgear to Protect Military Dogs’ Ears
The United States Army has funded the development of new, snood-style headgear to prevent short-term hearing loss in military working dogs. The Canine Auditory Protection System (CAPS) has been developed to prevent hearing loss caused due to high-decibel noise in training, transport and operations in dogs
UAE Announces Plan to Buy Saab GlobalEye, Airbus A330 MRTTs at Dubai...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force announced plans to acquire two additional GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from Saab, and three more Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, at the ongoing Dubai Airshow (17-21 November). The GlobalEye is among the static displays at the airshow,...
US, Russia to Pitch Fifth-Gen Fighters at Dubai Airshow 2019
The United States and Russia may be looking at the upcoming Dubai Airshow as an opportunity to market their advanced, sixth-generation fighters with the US exhibiting its F-22 and F-35 jets, and Russia showcasing a scale model of the export version of the Su-57 at event. The airshow will mark the debut of Lockheed F-35 at an event in the gulf, all variants of which have recorded over 12% fall in their prices
UAE’s EDGE to Display ISR-configured Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet at Dubai...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)s “Edge,” a new government-owned defense company launched on November 5, will display its new, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)– configured Bombardier Challenger 650 jet at the upcoming
F-35, F-22 Jets To Be Displayed at Dubai Airshow 2019
The Pentagon is set to display its advanced F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighters at the Dubai Airshow 2019, marking the F-35 jets first participation at an event in the Middle East. This opens up the possibility that the United States (US) is looking at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other Arab countries in the region that do not have stealth fighters, as a potential market for its own jets
Japan Acquires Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 Jets
Japan has placed an order valued 450MNOK ($49.2 million) with Kongsberg for the supply for Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets
Indian Air Force to Buy 83 Tejas Jets by March 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) could seal the deal for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by the end of the current fiscal year. “The contract for 83 LCA Mark-1A will be signed this financial year,” a senior IAF official was quoted as saying by
New Hardware to Fix Bug in $400,000 F-35 Pilot Helmets
A solution to fix a bug in the
Russia's UEC-Klimov Offers Engine Replacement for India's Mi, Kamov Helicopters
Russia's UEC-Klimov has offered its new VK-2500 engine as a replacement for India's Mi and Kamov helicopters. The matter was reportedly discussed when Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh visited the UEC-Klimov plant on November 7
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
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...