Japan to Allow Arms Export to Vietnam
Japan could begin exporting defense equipment and technology to Vietnam under a planned agreement to be signed by the two countries. It is part of a move to strengthen defense capabilities of Indo-Pacific nations to counter Chinese maritime advances, the Nikkei newspaper reported Wednesday
Airshow China Indefinitely Postponed Citing COVID-19
The organiszers of the biennial Airshow China event in Zhuhai, scheduled to take place November 10-15, have cancelled the event owing to COVID-19 pandemic. “The global situation of the COVID-19 pandemic is still developing rapidly
US imports $531Million Worth Defense Goods from Turkey in 2020
The United States has imported $531.1 million worth defense goods from Turkey during the first nine months of 2020, official Turkish data has revealed
US-Tunisia Sign Road Map for Defense Cooperation
US Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T
Iran Gears up for Major Defence Exports Ahead of UN Arms Embargo...
Iran may have sold its Bavar-373 air defence system and Khordad-3 anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria giving an indication that it plans to become a major arms exporter to regimes under sanctions or those unable to afford US or Russian arms. While news of the two high-tech systems sale has not...
India, Japan Sign Reciprocal Agreement to Support Each Others' Armed Forces
India and Japan signed an Agreement between the two countries concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan. The agreement was signed here yesterday by Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Ambassador of Japan Mr Suzuki Satoshi
Rolls-Royce Posts $7 Billion Loss in H1 2020
Rolls-Royce in its financial report published today, has admitted that it failed to ring the cash registers, with worldwide grounding of aircraft, order cancellations and crisis in air transport sparked by COVID-19 pandemic. The British firm, which operates in the air, defense and energy sectors, posted a net loss of £5
DRDO Identifies 108 Military Equipment to be produced only by India
Indias state-owned Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has identified 108 systems and subsystems that will be designed and developed by the Indian Industry only. The equipment included in the
Russia has $15 Billion Defense Order Backlog with India: Russian FSMTC
Russian defense industry is presently committed to ship $15 billion worth of military equipment to India and expects another contract for Igla-S MANPADS soon. “Everything is going smoothly with Indian partners
China, India Among Top 5 Defense Spenders in 2020
China and India have earned a place in the list of top countries with highest defense spending in the world this year. While China lost the first spot to the United States with an annual spending of $237 billion, India bagged the fourth place with $67 billion
Will Normalization of Ties Open up the UAE Arms Market to Israel?
The surprise announcement from the White House of a Trump-brokered normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel holds the promise of opening up Abu Dhabhis arms market to Israeli firms. As per normalization of relations detailed in the announcement, “delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit
South Korea to Develop Iron Dome-like Air Defense System
The South Korean Defense Ministry in its defense blueprint for 2021-25 published Monday revealed plans to develop a Korean version of the Israeli Iron Dome interceptor in the next five years. "When we talk about South Korea's missile defense system, it usually refers to one targeting North Korea's Scud-type or stronger missiles, whereas this new interceptor system will focus on protecting the capital area against the North's long-range artillery such as its 240-mm or 300-mm multiple rocket launchers,” a ministry official was quoted as saying by
Israel Forcibly Displaced 1.9 Million of Gaza's 2.2 Million Inhabitants: Human Rights
South Korea Unveils New Supersonic Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile at 2024 Sacheon Airshow
Artillery Procurement from Elbit Systems-Danish Investigation finds Irregularities
General Atomics' Gray Eagle STOL Achieves First Takeoff from South Korean Warship
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...