India To Build Modern Bunkers Along Its Border With China
Indian army is building a large number of modern bunkers in Sikkim as part of its efforts to boost the countrys defenses along the border, shared with China. The new bunkers...
North Korean, Chinese Threats Prompt Japan To Launch Military Satellite
Japan has launched its first military communication network satellite to deal with threats from China and North Korea. The Japanese Defense Ministry launched Kirameki-2 communications satellite using an H-2A rocket from...
India's DRDO Develops Two Explosive-Defusing Robot
Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed two robots “Daksh Mini” and “Daksh Scout” that are capable of detecting and defusing improvised explosive devices (IED) on aircraft and...
Saab Buys 25% Stake In Akaer
Saab has acquired additional 10 per cent of shares, reaching 25 per cent of stakes in Akaer one of the largest companies within development of aeronautical projects in Brazil. In conjunction...
US Gave Russia ISIS Co-ordinates For Bombing Raid
Russias defense ministry announced that it received co-ordinates for carrying out raids on ISIS positions near al-Bab city via a direct line from the US. "On January 22, the Russian command...
US DSCA Approves Sale Of AH-64D Apache Helicopters To Kuwait For $400...
The US State Department has approved sale of support equipment and services for Kuwaiti AH-64D Apache helicopters at an estimated cost of $400 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of...
Ukrainian Authorities Caught Iran Importing Missile Components From Kiev Airport
Ukrainian border guard authorities late last week seized 17 boxes containing missile systems components on an Iran-bound airliner. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (DPSU) released photos on 20 January showing missile system components found...
US DSCA Approves $400 Million Sale Of 8 Boeing C-17 Aircraft To
The US State Department has approved sale of eight C-17 aircraft along with logistics support services, and equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million to United Kingdom. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required...
US Approves $110 Million Sale Of 60 AMRAAM Missiles To Kuwait
The US State Department has approved sale of 60 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Kuwait for an estimated $110 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this...
US Approves $525M Threat Detection Systems Contract For Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved the sale of a new threat detection system for $525 million to Saudi Arabia, the US Department of State announced in a statement. "The State Department has made a determination approving...
US Approves 12 Air Tractor Aircraft, 2 Trainers To Kenya For $418
The US State Department has approved sale of 12 Air Tractor AT- 802L aircraft and two AT-504 trainer aircraft with weapons and related support to the Government of Kenya for $418 million. The Defense Security Cooperation...
Russia's Strategic Missile Forces To Get 1,500 New Camouflage Kits In 2017
Russia has planned to equip its Strategic Missile Forces with 1500 camouflage kits in 2017, with the priority given to Topol-class Intercontinental ballistic missile-launching units. The nuclear forces will receive up to 1,500 kits for their...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...