Pak Military Aircraft Crashes Into Residential Area, 17 Killed
A Pakistani military aircraft crashed into a residential area located near Rawalpindi city, which is the site of the army's headquarters on Tuesday morning at 2 a.m, killing all 5 on board, and several other civilians
India Gifts 2 Fast Interceptor Boats, 44 SUVs To Mozambique
India gifted two fast interceptor boats and 44 Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to Mozambique on Monday, July 29, to boost military cooperation between the two countries. New Delhi and Maputo are likely to sign three pacts during Indian defense minister Rajnath Singhs 3-day visit to the African nation starting 28...
Indian Navy Commissions LCU L-56 Amphibious Vessel
The Indian navy commissioned the “L-56,” the sixth of the eight ordered amphibious vessels of the Mark IV Landing Craft Utility (LCU)-class on Monday, 29 July. Manufacturer of the ship, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) signed an agreement for worth INR 21 billion ($305 million) with the Indian Navy...
S.Korea To Be First To Answer US’ Anti-Iran Coalition Call
South Korea is likely to send its naval destroyer to join United States-led anti-Iran coalition forces in the Strait of Hormuz in August to guard oil tankers sailing through the sea passage, South Korean media have reported. “It is obvious that we have to protect our ships passing through the Strait...
Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Begins Air Force Trials: Report
The Chinese J -20 Stealth fighter jet has entered flight tests with the Peoples Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF), Chinese media reported based on images of the jet with PLA-AF squadron markings. The Air Force announced in February 2018, that the
India Rethinking $6B US Drone-Buy After Iran’s Downing Of Global Hawk
The Indian Air force (IAF) is reconsidering the purchase of 30 American drones for an estimated $6 billion, after Iran shot down US Navys RQ-4 Global Hawk drone with its S-300 missile system in the Persian Gulf region last month. “The IAF are now especially concerned about the US drones effectiveness and survivability in volatile airspace along Indias border with Pakistan and China, which New Delhi claims can be equipped with advanced surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems,”
First Batch Of AH-64E Apache Gunships To Arrive In India On July...
First consignment of Indias AH-64E Apache "customised" attack helicopters will arrive at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh state on Saturday, July 27. The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally received its first AH-64E at Boeings facility in Arizona, US on 10 May, 2019
Russia Test Launches Topol ICBM
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) test launched “Topol” intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Kapustin Yar rocket launch and development site located in the western part of Russia on Friday, defense ministry has announced. "On July 26, 2019, a combat unit of the strategic missile forces conducted a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile of the Topol mobile ground-based missile system from the Kapustin Yar state central practice range in the Astrakhan region," the ministry said
Thailand To Get 60 Stryker Infantry carrier vehicles, Support For $175M
The United States (US) has approved the sale of 60 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles with equipment and support for an estimated cost of $175 million. According to a statement released by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Government of Thailand has requested to buy sixty (60) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV); and sixty (60) M2 Flex
USA To Support India’s C-17 Military Transport Planes for $670M
The United States (US) has approved Foreign Military Sale to India to support its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft for an estimated cost of $670 million. According to a statement released by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday, Government of India had requested to buy equipment for C-17 follow-on support, to include spares and repair parts; support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical documentation; support and test equipment; US Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support
Rheinmetall Acquires Canada's Provectus Robotics Solutions
Rheinmetall has acquired 100% stake in Canada-based firm "Provectus" to expand Rheinmetalls technological capabilities in the field of robotics and autonomous driving. Automation and digitization are among the vital Group-spanning technology clusters which Rheinmetall is systematically working to expand, concentrating knowledge and capacities in order to exploit additional future growth potential
INS Khanderi Scorpene-class Sub To Be Inducted By October
India's second Scorpene-class stealth submarine christened "INS Khanderi," will be commissioned by October of this year, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh said on Thursday. "For Scorpenes, we are moving well
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...