Russian IL-18 Plane Crash Lands
A Russian IL-18 plane with 39 onboard crash landed in Russia's Sakha Republic (Yakutia) on early hours of Monday. "As a result of the accident, all passengers and crew members are...
Azerbaijan Purchases ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Defense System
Azerbaijan Defense Industry Minister Yaver Jamalov confirms sealing of a deal with Israel for purchase of the Iron Dome missile defense system. Jamalov was reported to have said that a purchase...
Former AgustaWestland Chief To Be Retried in Indian Chopper Bribery Case
Italys apex court has ordered a re-trial of former top executives at Leonardo-Finmeccanica over alleged irregularities in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal worth US $753 million. Indias Central Bureau of Investigation...
DARPA Explores Underwater Radio Communication
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is exploring a new fundamental approach, ‘A Mechanically Based Antenna (AMEBA) program, to make underwater wireless communication and data transfer a possibility. With this...
GRSE Launches Indian Navy’s Eighth Landing Craft Utility
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched Indian Navys eighth landing craft utility (LCU), an amphibious ship, on Friday. It is the last vessel in a series of eight ships...
US Navy Awards Signals Intelligence Sensor Contract To Software Firm
The US Navy awards a $48 million worth contract to Virginia-based software firm Azure Summit Technology for the Common Chassis Signals Intelligence. This contract is to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to a broad spectrum...
General Dynamics Wins $82M US Army Contract For Upgrading M1A2 Abrams Tanks...
The US Army awards $82 million worth contract to General Dynamics for conversion of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to the M1A2S configuration. “General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Michigan, was awarded an $82,431,000 firm-fixed-price contract...
Leonardo-Finmeccanica Begins Test Campaign Of Remotely Piloted Helicopter SW-4 ‘Solo’
Leonardo-Finmeccanica begins the test campaign of its remotely piloted helicopter SW-4 ‘Solo after its first successful flight yesterday, in order to verify the aircrafts operational characteristics and validate flight procedures, in both normal and emergency...
US State Department Approves Sale of Sea Giraffe 3D Radars To Philippines
US has approved the proposed sale of $25 million worth AN/SPS-77 Sea Giraffe 3D Air Search Radars to Philippines. The sale also includes installation, training, testing, and support services, The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced...
Indian Navy Likely To Cancel $1.1 billion Makar-Class Vessels Deal Over Delay
Indian Navy is considering cancelling Rs.8000 crore (US$1
Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle For US Army Launched By BAE Systems
BAE Systems today rolled out the first prototype Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) to the US Army during a ceremony at the companys York, Pennsylvania facility. The AMPV provides the Army with enhanced mobility, survivability, force protection,...
StandardAero Wins USAF Contract To Support Rolls Royce T56 Engine Module
StandardAero has won a contract from the US Air Force to perform Rolls-Royce T56 engine module and maintenance. The one-year contract is a "bridge” contract that sustains T56 overhauls while the USAF prepares for a future...
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...
