Bharat Dynamics Unveils Amogha-3 Anti-Tank Missile at DefExpo 2020
India's Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has unveiled its new third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) named "Amogha-3" at DefExpo-2020 exhibition in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh state, today. "AMOGHA-III, the third generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile, designed and developed by BDL, with support of DRDO, was launched today at Defexpo 2020 and first...
Lockheed-Raytheon JV Signs MoU to Manufacture Javelin Missiles with Bharat Dynamics
The Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership of Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to explore co-production of the Javelin anti-tank missile system to fulfill potential future requirements of the Indian Ministry of Defence. “We look forward to working with BDL, a leading...
Israeli ‘Spike’ Missile Test-fired from BAE Systems’ CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
BAE Systems test- fired Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Spike-LR (long range) anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) from the CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle in a recent series of tests. This advancement diversifies the CV90s operational capabilities on the battlefield by enabling indirect fire at long distances or at air targets,a BAE Systems release...
France “Obstructing” Turkey-Eurosam Missile Defence System Project: Turkish Official
France is “obstructing” the Turkish-Eurosam missile defence system project from progressing beyond the project definition stage. Following Turkeys “Operation Peace Spring” late last year in Norther Syria, France is impeding progress in the joint anti-air missile system of Eurosam-Turkey, Defense Industries Directorate chairperson İsmail Demir said Monday...
India Tests Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile System
Indias Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the fourth test of Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) System from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on the Chandipur coast, Odisha state, on Monday. The weapon systems were tested in final configuration with a radar mounted on a vehicle and missiles on the...
Russia Inducts S-300V4 Air Defense System
Russian troops in the Eastern Military District have received and inducted first of the country's S-300V4 air defense systems. "This system has arrived for service with the Eastern Military Districts air defense troops for the first time," Eastern Military District said in a statement Friday
Taiwan Deploys 400 Locally-made Anti-Tank Missiles to Deter Chinese Invasion
Taiwan has deployed some 400 locally-made "Kestrel" anti-tank missiles around key government installations to deter Chinas Peoples Liberation Army, the Military Police Command said in its annual budget report submitted to the Legislative Yuan yesterday. The Kestrel missile launcher is a disposable, shoulder-launched, single-shot system that can fire a high-explosive anti-tank warhead or a high-explosive squash head,
US to sell 150 Javelin Missiles Sets to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for 150 Javelin missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $39.2 million
Raytheon Wins US Army’s Javelin Contract
Raytheon has won a $185 million contract to support US Armys Javelin Weapon System. “Raytheon was awarded a $185 million contract for the Javelin Weapon System full rate production, All Up Rounds, Command Launch Unit retrofits, battery coolant units, Javelin outdoor trainers, outdoor trainer instruction station, tripods, Javelin vehicle launcher and electronics,” the US Department of Defense said in a statement Thursday
Raytheon Awarded US Navy’s $190.5M Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block 2 Modification...
Raytheon has won a $190.5 million contract to supply US Navy with materials and spares in support of fiscal 2019 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 low-rate initial production requirements
Germany to Buy US-made Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $122M
The United States State Department yesterday approved a possible sale to Germany of 91 AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) Tactical Missiles, and up to eight AGM-88E AARGM Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) for an estimated $122.86 million
Russia Accuses US of Copying its RPG-7 Grenade Launcher, Supplying it to...
Russia has accused the United States of copying its RPG-7 grenade launcher, calling it the PSRL-1 multipurpose grenade launcher and supplying it to the Ukrainian national guard. PSRL-1 multipurpose grenade launchers handed over by Washington to Kiev and tested by the Ukrainian national guard for the first time were copied from the Russian grenade launcher RPG-7, a source in the Russian defense industry told TASS news agency on Saturday
Poland Receives New Shipment of South Korean K2 Tanks, K9 Howitzers
Suspect Detained in Moscow Region for Killing Russian General
European Border and Coast Guard Agency Selects Airbus, Israel Aerospace for Maritime...
EDGE, Indra Form Joint Venture to Develop Radar Systems in Abu Dhabi
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...