MBDA Selected For New Zealand's Frigate Systems Upgrade Project
MBDA has been chosen to supply Sea Ceptor for the Local Area Air Defence (LAAD) system under the Royal New Zealand Navys (RNZN) ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade project. Sea Ceptor will equip frigates HMNZ Te Kaha and Te Mana with the latest generation naval air defence system capable of protecting not...
Russian Navy Get New Buvan Class Corvette
Russias Caspian Flotilla has taken delivery of a new Project 21630 (Buyan-class) corvette to boost the countrys maritime defenses in the region, a flotillas spokesman said. “The Makhachkala corvette has successfully passed state trials and will soon start performing its operational tasks in the Caspian Sea as part of...
Israeli Navy To Get New Mk 3 Fast Patrol Boats
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) has won a contract to supply three Super Dvora Mk 3 fast patrol boats to the Israeli Navy. The Super Dvora Mk 3, an advanced development of the Ramta Division, is a mainstay of the Israeli Navys ongoing security activities
INS Vikramaditya To Be Delivered In November, According To Officials
The much-delayed 44,570-tonne aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya has finally completed its extensive sea trials in Russia and is all set to be delivered to India in mid-November, according to an official. "The carrier will now head back to the harbour at Severodvinsk
Kongsberg Wins MineSniper Mk III Weapon System Contract From Norway
Kongsberg Defence Systems has won a contract from the Royal Norwegian Navy for supply of the MineSniper Mk III One Shot Mine Disposal Weapon System. The MineSniper Mk III System will support the needs of the Armed Forces by introducing new and flexible capabilities for inspection and disarmament of Sea-Mines in...
FLIR Systems Wins $136.6 Million Aerial Vehicle Contract
FLIR Systems has won an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S
China Plans To Induct More Aircraft Carriers
Chinas first aircraft carrier the Liaoning will be joined by several others soon, according to a Ministry of National Defence spokesman. China will comprehensively consider the development of aircraft carriers in accordance with the needs of national defense and military building, spokesman Yang Yujun said
Mexican Navy To Procure Fourth Damen Stan Patrol Vessel
Damen Shipyards has won a contract from the Mexican Navy to supply fourth Damen Stan Patrol 4207. The contract asked for the supply of the design and material package to the Meican Navy with which ASTIMAR 1 (the Mexican Navy yard in Tampico) will build the patrol vessel
Israeli Navy To Buy New Fast Patrol Craft
The Israeli Navy plans to buy new Super Dvora Mk-III fast patrol craft to boost counter-terror and interdiction missions in coastal waters along its northern border with Lebanon. Built by the Ramta division of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Canada Awards $300 Million In Future Combat Ships Contract
Canada announced several contract orders for Irving Shipbuildings Halifax Shipyard Modernization Program, a $300-million investment to build its future combatant ships. The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Diane Finleys first visit coincided with the Irving Shipbuilding announcement of a $300 million infrastructure investment under the NSPS
Russian Navy To Receive Rescue Vessels By Year End
Russia will receive 10 advanced search-and-rescue ships and boats by the end of this year to boost its sea rescue capability, a Russian Navy official said. “Construction of the Igor Belousov rescue ship and the Viktor Konetsky rescue tugboat is being completed,” said the head of the Russian Navys search-and-rescue service, Capt
Yemeni Forces Launch Hypersonic Missile at Ben Gurion Airport
Ukraine Drone Strike Damages Pantsir Air Defense System, Aircraft at Russian-Used Crimea...
China's Indigenous C909 Airliner Operates First International Flight
U.K. Air Force to Replace Hawk Trainer with Locally-made Aircraft
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
