Russia's most modern air defense system, the S-500, will be delivered to its troops for the first time this year. “This year, the troops will receive the first samples of the new generation S-500 anti-aircraft missile system in two modifications – long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and missile defense systems,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said today at a meeting of the board of the defense department
Argentina's air force has received the greenlight to purchase Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 aircraft along with a related support package valued at up to $143 million, the Pentagon announced on April 18. “The proposed sale will improve Argentinas capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season
Anduril, in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), has unveiled the first prototype of the Ghost Shark undersea vehicle. This $140 million co-development contract aimed at creating three extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) within three years in Australia
The Dutch military procurement organization, Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT), has signed an agreement for the acquisition of seven additional Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission radars (GM200 MM/C), with an option for two additional Compact systems. The contract follows the order of nine GM 200 MM/C radars in 2019
Hungarys first KC-390 military transport aircraft has arrived in the country – announced MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry Zsolt Kutnyánszky in press conference held on the Kecskemét airbase on 12 April. He said that this year the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) would procure two Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft, which are scheduled to arrive in Hungary as their home station at the end of this year and next year, respectively
Kongsberg NanoAvionics has won a contract to build three maritime surveillance satellites for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The data will be utilized by the Norwegian Armed Forces, as well as other Norwegian government institutions involved in maritime security such as the Coastal Administration, the Directorate of Fisheries, and the Norwegian Customs
Lockheed Martin and CoAspire unveiled the new Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile at the Sea Air Space 2024 event this week. “For the U
L3Harris Technologies and Qatari shipbuilder Performance Marine showcased the first locally-built autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Suhail, at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX). Designed and locally manufactured by Performance Marine, Suhail is a 39-foot USV that integrates L3Harris ASView control system technology
HENSOLDT has announced its collaboration with Singapores HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to drive the advancement of Rapid Deployable Counter UAV Systems (CUAS) for urban environments. This collaboration is in response to the threat posed by over-the-counter drones
The initial trio of F-16 Fighting Falcons for the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM-AFT) program have landed at the U.S