Ruselectronics, a part of the Rostec State Corporation, is unveiling an export version of a communications complex for fifth-generation multi-role fighters at the Dubai Airshow 2023. Featured at the Rosoboronexport stand, the equipment is designed for helicopters and military aircraft modifications, promising enhanced reliability, intelligence immunity, and noise immunity in communication channels
The Ukrainian government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for Leopard 1 systems, comprising 25 main battle tanks (Leopard 1A5), five armored recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2), and two driver training tanks. The contract, financed by Germany and valued in the upper-two-digit million-euro range, includes training, logistics, spare parts, maintenance, and other support services
The State Department has greenlit a $650 million sale of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) shipborne missile interceptors and related equipment to South Korea, bolstering the Asian ally's security capabilities. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced a potential government-to-government Foreign Military Sale in response to South Korea's request for 38 SM-6 Block I missiles, vertical launch system canisters, training aids, and related equipment
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Russias state arms export agency Rosoboronexport, announced the formalization of a contract for the supply and licensed production of Russias advanced Igla-S man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to India. Chief Executive Officer of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev confirmed this to Russian government-owned
The first batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, manufactured through the collaborative efforts of the Russian-Indian IRRPL joint venture, is presently undergoing testing. This information was divulged by Director Dmitry Shugayev of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation to TASS during the Dubai Airshow
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, revealed on Thursday that the operational test evaluation of the 76mm naval gun's armor-piercing high-explosive bomb has resulted in a judgment of suitability for combat. It took four years for the DAPA to complete the development of the bomb
The Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), a new electromagnetic warfare system designed to enhance Royal Navy warships, has successfully completed its critical design review (CDR). Managed by Defence Equipment & Support and developed by prime contractor Babcock in collaboration with Elbit Systems UK, MEWSIC will now advance to the manufacturing, testing, and acceptance phase
During the ongoing "Timber Express 2023" exercise conducted by the German Armed Forces, sensor solution provider HENSOLDT connected multiple flying platforms through a data link, integrating them into modern information systems. Using the EUA OPTARION mission support system, situational information was efficiently communicated between NH90 and TIGER helicopters, as well as other platforms including the Tornado multi-role combat aircraft and the 2000 self-propelled howitzer
The JF-17 Thunder Block III multirole fighter made by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)/Chengdu marked its first international air show appearance at the Dubai Airshow 2023. The static display aircraft was shown with its entire gamut of weapons and sensors including the U