DRDO Tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Technology
India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) carried out flight demonstration based on Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from Integrated Test Range Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday. All the subsystems including the booster motor and nozzle-less motor performed as expected
Rafael Develops Ground-Based Air Defense Variant of I-Derby ER Missile
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems said today it completed the development of the ground-based Air Defense version of the I-Derby ER (Extended Range) air-to-air missile. During the test series concluded earlier this week in southern Israel, Rafael performed a ground launch to test the missiles command and control, navigation, and flight...
India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Fires Helina, Dhruvastra Missile Systems
Indias indigenously developed Helina and Dhruvastra missiles were today launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). In a statement, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Israel’s Rafael Unveils Turbojet-Boosted SPICE 250 at Aero India
At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. unveiled a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine
Israel’s Rafael Demos SPIKE LR Missiles to Slovenia
Israeli firm Rafael Defense Systems said it has demonstrated SPIKE LR missiles to Slovenia. “The Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) successfully fired Rafael's SPIKE-LR missiles in a live demonstration for members of the Slovenian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces,” the company
Pentagon Praises Russia for New START Compliance
The Pentagon is seeking a five-year extension of New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) and has lauded Russia for its efforts in respecting the norms. “Russia's compliance with the treaty has served our national security interests well, and Americans are much safer with New START intact and extended” John Kirby, Pentagon Press Secretary, said in a statement today
General Atomics to Manufacture Hypersonic Projectiles for U.S. Navy's Railgun Project
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract modification from the U.S
SPEAR3 Missile for UK’s F-35 Jets Enters Demonstration Phase
The SEPAR3 air-to-ground missile will soon commence demonstration flights on the UKs Typhoon fighters for later integration on to the F-35 Jets. MBDA has received a contract valued at £550 million for production of the SPEAR missile system from the UK Ministry of Defence
Saudi Arabia to Buy 3,000 Precision-Guided Munitions
The Trump administration has agreed to sell 3,000 precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, the Middle Easts biggest buyer of American weapons, for $290 million. A notification by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) today said the sale will include Boeings GBU-39 SDB I munitions and related equipment to the “friendly country” that promotes “stability” in the Middle East
Israel’s Rafael Wins $200M Asian Deal for SPICE-2000 Bombs, Spike ATGMs
Israeli firm Rafael has said it won a
Indonesia may Equip Su-30, Su-27Aircraft with Ukrainian R-27 missiles
Indonesia could buy R-27 air-to-air missile from Ukraine to equip its Su-27 and Su-30 fighter jets. Ukraine is going to export aircraft missiles to Indonesia
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
Lockheed's PAC-3 Missile Production Grows by 30% in 2024, With 20% Expansion
German Bundestag Approves Additional Meteor Missiles, New Eurofighter Helmet System
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...