R2S, a joint venture between RTXs Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense System, has initiated the construction of its Tamir missile manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas. The facility will produce Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its variant, the SkyHunter missile, intended for use by the U
Sweden will expand training of Ukrainian forces to include amphibious combat techniques and underwater mine clearance among others. The decision aims to reinforce Ukraine's military capabilities and is a continuation of Sweden's ongoing commitment to support Ukraine in its defense efforts, Swedish defense ministry said in an official release
Ukraine is set to receive the first batch of promised F-16 fighters from Western countries, along with long-range air-to-ground missiles this summer. This announcement was made by the international air force coalition, led by Denmark, in collaboration with the Netherlands and the USA
Ukraine's state-owned Ukroboronprom has announced plans to assemble Czech BREN 2 assault rifles at its facilities. The Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, reported that the joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has reached an agreement with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka for the transfer of the license
At the Singapore Airshow 2024, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Honeywell have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively enhance the performance, reliability, and mission readiness of the S-70M helicopter platform for the Indonesian Army. The agreement outlines the intention of PTDI and Honeywell to explore procurement opportunities for avionics and mechanical products from Honeywell, specifically tailored for the S-70M helicopters in service with the Indonesian Army
The second India-U.S
In a historic moment for Turkey's defense industry, the KAAN fighter jet, developed entirely with national resources as part of the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) Project, took to the skies for the first time today. The event unfolded at Mürted Airport, where KAAN soared through the air under the command of test pilot Barbaros Demirbaş
A consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
In a press briefing today, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection (RCBZ) troops, accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of deploying American-made chemical munitions against Russian troops. The allegations include the use of gas grenades containing the CS (Tear gas) substance and other irritant chemicals, violating the Chemical Weapons Convention
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