Australia Planning A$36B-A$44B Investment into Landing Craft, HIMARS, Helicopters
Australias defense ministry is planning to invest between A$36-44 billion in acquiring landing craft, HIMARS missile systems, and helicopters for its military. This spending will enable the Army to impede a potential adversary's freedom of action, aligning with the goals outlined in the National Defense Strategy released on April 17
Argentina to Join NATO as Global Partner
Argentinas Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, met with NATO's Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday to formally initiate the process of joining the alliance as a global partner. During the meeting, Argentina presented a letter of intent to begin the process of incorporating the country...
Australia to Invest $80B Over Next Decade to Boost Navy Capability
Australia plans to invest more than $80 billion to enhance its Navy with nuclear-powered submarines, upgraded subsea warfare capabilities, an expanded surface combatant fleet, and advanced missile systems over the next decade. Canberra is earmarking between $53 billion and $63 billion over the next decade to fortify its Navy's capabilities, focusing...
Defense Department Sets Record $80B in Sales Amidst Ukraine Conflict
The Defense Department set a record for sales of military equipment and hardware in fiscal year 2023, with the U.S
Shield AI to Acquire Australia-Based Sentient Vision Systems
Shield AI has announced its intent to acquire Sentient Vision Systems (Sentient), an Australia-based firm specializing in AI-enabled real-time situational awareness. The companies will merge their AI expertise and operational understanding to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities
Indian Defense Exports Touch $2.63B in Fiscal 2024
Indian defense exports have surged to a record INR 21,083 crore (approximately $ 2.63 billion) in the Financial Year 2023-24, marking a growth of 32
Denmark to Increase 2024-28 Defense Spending by DDK 40.5 Billion ($4.8 Billion)
The government of Denmark plans to raise defense spending by a total of DKK 40.5 billion ($4
Chinese Military Delegation Visits Maldives, Sri Lanka & Nepal
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) delegation for international military cooperation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal from March 4 to 13, announced the Chinese Defense Ministry on Wednesday. During the visits, the Chinese delegation met with the President of Maldives and held talks with the defense authorities of three countries respectively, the PLA announced on its media outlet They exchanged views on mil-to-mil relations and regional security issues of common concern, with a focus on promoting bilateral defense cooperation, and reached a series of consensus
Iran Displays "Gaza" Drone, Other Weapons at DIMDEX 2024
Iran has showcased a range of weapons at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, including radars, air defense systems, and the ‘Gaza drone. Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani is present at DIMDEX 2024, actively participating in the military exhibition and engaging in discussions with Qatari officials
Adani, Mahindra, HAL in Indian Defence Industry Delegation to Philippines
The Indian government has dispatched a delegation of 18 companies, including major players like Adani, Mahindra, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to Manila with the aim of showcasing their military technologies and exploring potential defence industry partnerships with the Philippines. India is offering a soft loan to support the Philippines in defence modernization, provided by the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) with a concessional interest rate of 1
Russian Defense Minister Urges Expedited Production of Anti-tank missile systems
In a recent visit to the troops of the Western Military District, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, inspected the state defense order for the production of portable and operational-tactical missile systems. The focus of his scrutiny was the Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau Research and Production Corporation, located in the Moscow region
Rheinmetall Breaks Ground For New -20,000 Artillery Shells A year- Factory
Rheinmetall on Tuesday broke ground for a new factory in Lower Saxony, Germany that will produce artillery ammunition, explosives and rocket artillery components. The factory will eventually manufacture some 200,000 artillery shells a year, along with up to 1,900 tonnes of RDX explosive and, optionally, other components for producing ammunition charges
U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin Conduct Double Test of Precision Strike Missile
Eurofighter Typhoon Tests New SPEAR Cruise Missile
Netherlands Completes Delivery of F-16 Fighter Jets to European Training Center
Poland Offers Artillery, Air Defense Systems, and Drones to Saudi Arabia
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...