F-16s fighters will not be available to Ukraine in its counter-offensive against Russia even as NATO states have approved a plan to train Ukrainian pilots to fly the U.S-made fighter jets
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking industry proposals to develop the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform (NGAD) with the intent to award a contract next year. "The NGAD Platform is a vital element of the Air Dominance family of systems which represents a generational leap in technology over the F-22, which it will replace," said Secretary of the Air Force
Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer. The demonstration of the new system took place in early March 2023 at the Shivta firing range in southern Israel
Kalashnikov Groups Research Institute of Steel has begun mass production of Elbrus-T titanium armored helmets. These products are part of a new line of titanium helmets adapted to the Br2 level of the new Russian GOST R 57560-2017
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Germany is investing in an additional 227 BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles produced by BAE Systems. The German contract, worth around $400 million, follows the
The British government has allocated £656 million funding to propel the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet programme into the next phase. As part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a trilateral collaboration with Japan and Italy to develop the next generation of fighter jet - the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded the major contract to BAE Systems on behalf of British defence firms; Leonardo UK, MBDA UK and Rolls-Royce, to progress the design and development of this aircraft
Oktava plant, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec State has launched the production of the Obereg assault vests. The equipment provides reliable protection against fragmentation shells and bullets, does not hinder movement
Australia has procured a 13-year-old Norwegian commercial vessel for $73.4 million, which it will convert into a military vessel for undersea military operations
The United States is sending experimental Counter-UAS laser-guided rocket systems to Ukraine in an effort to down Iranian Shahed drones that are used to devastating effect by Russian Forces. The 10 mobile C-UAS laser-guided rocket systems are included in the latest $2