Airbus Plans European Fighter Jet To Replace Eurofighter, Rafale
Airbus has revealed plans to manufacture a new fighter jet, replacing military aircraft systems such as the Eurofighter and Dassault Rafale. The plan seeks to do away with the F16...
Germany Seeks Face Recognition Tech, WhatsApp Access To Track Militants
Germany is eyeing to use face recognition technology and gaining access to chat services like WhatsApp in order to track militants. “New security measures will be taken to combat terrorism,...
India, Israel Close to Signing US$500 Million Spike ATGM Deal
India and Israel are close to signing a deal for Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) worth an estimated INR3200 Crore (US$500 million approx). The deal is expected to be on the...
Pakistan Imports Towed Howitzer, Grenade Launchers From S. Korean Hanwha For Possible...
South Koreas firm Hanwha Corporation has reportedly exported a towed howitzer and grenade launchers to Pakistan early this year, Pakistan Exim Trade Infos database shows. Pakistan Armys Inspectorate of Armaments imported...
Turkish Army Bolsters Security With New Anti-tank Missile System
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) will begin operating locally made launching system and anti-tank missiles starting this month. The OMTAS Medium Range Anti-Tank Weapon System -- developed by Turkish defense giant Roketsan...
China Publishes Draft Intelligence Law To Increase Surveillance, Protect Spies
The Chinese government has published a draft law that will allow authorities to mount surveillance on Chinese, foreign nationals and organizations in the interest of national security. The 28 articles in the draft, which were open...
Boeing Wins $410 Million Contract Modification For UK Apache Choppers
Boeing has won a $410-million US Army foreign military sales (FMS) contract for a modification to a previous deal for 38 Apache tactical ground-support helicopters and three Longbow crew trainers to the UK. Work will be...
Ukraine Hardsells Soviet Era Military Equipment Modernization To 16 Ambassadors
Ukraines Ukroboronprom has offered to modernize Soviet-Era Russian military equipment in a presentation made to 16 ambassadors from Africa, Asia- Pacific and Latin America on June 7 at the Ivan Chernyakhovsky National Defense University. “The State...
Hyundai Mine-layer To Strengthen S Korean Navy's Mine Warfare Capabilities
South Korea has received a 3,000 ton minelayer vessel from Hyundai shipbuilder as it is strengthening its mine warfare capabilities against North Korea. The vessel, named Nampo, was delivered to the Navy in a ceremony held...
Thales Opens Cyber Defence Centre in Belgium
Thales has inaugurated a Cyberlab that allows the networks and information systems of businesses and public bodies to be prepared for cyberattacks. Also the centre is useful to educate students and enhance the training of cybersecurity...
Vector Aerospace To Refurbish Pakistan Navy's Leonardo Sea King Helicopters
Vector Aerospace Corp has begun service on a contract signed with the Pakistan Navy that will see the return to refurbish three Leonardo Helicopters (ex-Westland) Sea Kings. The refurbishment work required to bring the aircraft back...
First Saudi-Spec Boeing F-15SA Super Eagle tactical fighters Arrives in Riyadh
Saudi Air Force has introduced first Boeing F-15SA fighter jet, of which it ordered 84 new-built aircraft together with the upgrade of 70 older F-15S it already operates. The F-15SA is a derivative of the two-seat...
Blast in Iranian Port: Negligence or Sabotage?
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
