Israel’s Iron Dome Missile System Triggers False Alarm In Golan
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is investigation the false attack alarm triggered by the countrys Iron Dome missile defense system in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights on the border with Syria. The Israeli military stated that it was a false alarm that triggered missile sirens in the Golan Heights, denying reports that...
Rafael Signs Iron Dome Missiles Export Agreement With Romanian Firm
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has signed a cooperation agreement with Romanian company Romaero for the first ever export sales of the Iron Dome rocket interception system
Russia Completes Delivery of First Set of S-400 Missile Defense Systems to...
China has received the last batch of military equipment of the first regimental set of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia. "The last batch of military equipment for the first regimental set of S-400 systems has been delivered by sea from Ust-Luga, the Leningrad Region, to China," a military-diplomatic source was...
Indian Army Likely to Order another Batch of Akash Surface-to-air Missiles
The Indian Army is likely to order another batch of home-grown Akash, medium-range surface-to-air missiles from Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO). “The defence forces were fully satisfied with the performance of Akash system and that they were also intending to enhance its performance, Lt
Russia Unveils Kinzhal Air-launched Hypersonic Missile at Victory Parade
Russia has unveiled new military equipment including a new TTM 190-40s snowmobile equipped with a machine gun, Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile, in its annual Victory day parade on Red Square. The Russian armed forces also showcased a surface-to-air missile system, Tor M2DT mounted on an all-terrain tracked vehicle
Lockheed Martin Wins $163 Million to Produce Additional THAAD Interceptors, MRP-Ts
Lockheed Martin has won two separate modification contracts totalling $163 million for the production of additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Lot 10 interceptors and Missile Round Pallets- Transportable (MRP-T) for the system. In a separate contract, Lockheed Martin won $145 million modification contract for the production of additional THAAD Lot 10 interceptors, one-shot devices, and associated product support
Ukraine Tests Vilkha Multiple-barrel Rocket System
Ukrainian state-run Ukroboronprom along with other defense enterprises has completed the final testing of ‘Vilkha multiple-barrel rocket system. Fire tests were held in the Kherson region with the participation of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko
Rheinmetall Wins €100 Million Contract For Skyshield Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall has received an order worth €100 million from an Asian nation to supply it with advanced air defence technology. In a competitive bidding process, Rheinmetall Air Defence won the order to supply the customer with the latest generation of its Skyshield systems
US CAATSA Sanctions on Russia to Affect Indian S-400 Triumf Purchase
India might face US sanctions for its purchase of S-400 air defense system from Russia under the Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). India is likely to request the US to exempt its sanctions over Russia to clear its path to purchase S-400 air defense system from Moscow
Ukraine Tests New Anti-tank Guided Missile System ‘Skif’
Ukroboronproms State Kyiv Design Bureau Luch announced Thursday the successful testing of its advanced anti-tank guided missile system "Skif", an export variant of the Ukrainian ‘Stugna-P, at one of the military testing grounds. The design of the advanced AT guided missile system "Skif" has undergone a number of changes in accordance with the requirements of the potential customer
Kongsberg to Supply Naval Strike Missile for Malaysian Littoral Combat Ships for...
Kongsberg has entered into contract worth 124 million euros ($153 million) with the Royal Malaysian Navy for delivery of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) to their six new Littoral Combat Ships. Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd is building the ships based on Naval Groups Gowind Class design
Boeing To Restart SLAM-ER Missile Production Line For Saudi Arabia
Boeing has been awarded a $64 million worth contract to restart the stand-off land attack missile - expanded response (SLAM-ER) production line in support of the government of Saudi Arabia, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday. Boeing is also required to provide the redesign of obsolete, nearly obsolete, or uneconomical parts to support production and improve future sustainment of SLAM-ER, the statement says
First 6 Rafales for the Croatian Air Force just Landed in Zagreb
Rostec firm Develops Portable Radar to Detect Drones at Ultra-low Altitudes
Oshkosh Defense Secures $40M Contract Extension for ROGUE-Fires UGV
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...