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...
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...
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...
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
Hanwha Enters Defense Cooperation MOU with Saudi Arabia
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense industry cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense, as announced during the 'World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hanwha said in a statement on February 13 that the signing ceremony, which took place on the 8th, involved Hanwha Aerospace executive Kim Young-don and Saudi Arabian Minister of National Defense Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud
EDGE to Incorporate Advanced Payloads, Sensors into Turkish Aerospace Products
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South Korea, Qatar Ink Initial Defense Cooperation Agreement
South Korea and Qatar have solidified their commitment to enhanced defense collaboration through the signing of an initial agreement during talks between their defense chiefs. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) during his meeting with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah in Doha
Ecuador’s Russian Mi-17 Helicopters Could Interest Ukraine the Most
Even after Moscow imposed “banana sanctions on Ecuador, the latter has shown no inclination of reversing the supply of “scrap metal” Russian military equipment to Ukraine in exchange for receiving $200 million worth of new gear from the U.S
U.K., Saudi to Collaborate on Air Defense Capabilities, Drones & Missiles
The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the creation of a "Strategic Capability Partnership Committee," with a focus on developing cooperation in equipment and industry, research and development, and training. A particular focus for planned collaboration will be land-based systems including air defense capabilities and armored vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems along with complex weapons including precision-guided missiles
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...