Failed Trials Led to Cancellation of $500M Spike Missile Deal with India
The Indian army has reportedly axed a $500 million Spike anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) deal with Israeli firm Rafael after the missiles failed to clear the trials conducted by the Indian army last year. According to the media, the sensors of the Spike ATGM could not identify the target when the...
Sri Lankan Navy Receives Frigate Donated by China
The Sri Lankan navy on Monday, received a P-625 naval frigate at Colombo port, as a ‘gift from China. In
Russian Technical Experts To Arrive In India By Year-end To Build $1.2...
Russian technical experts are expected to reach India by the end of this year or in early 2020, to help the Indian side kick-start a part of the $2.15 billion (INR 14,700 crore) project, to build two BrahMos-equipped Talwar-class frigates, at Goa Shipyard
Qatar Awards Raytheon $2B for AMRAAM-Er, Patriot, NASAMS Missile Capability
Qatar has awarded Raytheon two direct commercial sales contracts worth $2.2 Billion combined to supply Doha with AMRAAM-Extended Range missile, National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAM), and additional Patriot fire units
Australia To Buy 29 New Gunships To Replace Its Eurocopter Tigers
The Australian government has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for 29 new gunships, seeking to replace the armys fleet of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters. Under the Land 4503 program, the Australian Department of Defences Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) is seeking information to acquire 29 gunships
US Navy To Buy 38 Unmanned MQ-8C Fire Scout Helicopters
The US Navy is looking to buy 38 units of Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout Helicopters which was declared to be combat ready by the navy on June 28, 2019. “Current plans call for purchasing 38 Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scouts, which are based on a commercial Bell 407 airframe,” reports
Bulgaria Okays $1.26 Billion F-16 Purchase, Delivery By 2023
Bulgaria has signed a $1.26 billion contract with the United States for 8 Lockheed Martin F-16 combat aircraft, delivery of which will be completed by 2023, the country's defense ministry announced Wednesday
BAE Systems to Use Artificial Intelligence to Decipher Radio Frequency Signals
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded BAE Systems to develop “Controllable Hardware Integration for Machine-learning Enabled Real-time Adaptivity (CHIMERA),” a technology that integrates machine-learning (ML) into platforms that decipher radio frequency signals. The solution provides a reconfigurable hardware platform for ML algorithm developers to make sense of radio frequency (RF) signals in increasingly crowded electromagnetic spectrum environments, the company said in a statement Monday
Chinese Aircraft Manufacturer Teases Flying Wing Stealth Drone
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, a Chinese aircraft carrier-based fighter jet manufacturer, released a promotional video showcasing computer generated images of a flying wing stealth drone on Friday. “The company has rich experience in designing ship-based aircraft and is also capable of developing flying wing aircraft, so people are looking forward to seeing the drone turn into reality,” a Chinese military expert who asked not to be named told the
Pakistan Navy Gets Second RAS 72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Pakistan navy has received its second RAS 72 Sea Eagle maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), German-based firm Rheinland Air Service (RAS) announced Wednesday. "The Pakistan Navy has taken delivery of its second RAS 72 MPA, becoming the newest operator of RAS` latest generation airborne platform and Aerodatas Mission Management system for anti-submarine warfare, based on twin-engine turbo prop ATR 72 platform,” Nikolaos Mavrikis, Director Special Mission Division, RAS, said
New Payment Mechanism to Bypass US Sanctions to Begin with S-400 System...
India and Russia have worked out a new financial mechanism to bypass US sanctions against Moscow which will commence with payments for the sale of S-400 anti-missile system. New Delhi is expected to make the first instalment payment for the S-400 by the end of the year, believed to be 10% of the $5
Russia Offers To Build $6.6 Billion BrahMos-Equipped Project-75I Subs Jointly With India
Moscow has offered to build six Project-75I diesel-electric submarines worth $6.6 billion (INR 450 billion) jointly with India and integrate the BrahMos missile systems into them in lieu of licensed production of the submersibles
U.S. Pre-approves Sale of $680M Worth of Bombs Including JDAMs to Israel...
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
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...