U.S. Military’s Next-Gen Nuke Program Clears Baseline Review
Northrop Grumman said today that it conducted the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. The program is on track for Initial Operational Capability (IOC) by...
S.Korea to Replace Imported Military Transported Aircraft with New Domestic Ones
South Koreas Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has reached an agreement with Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to develop a new military transport aircraft. “Currently, there are 30 multipurpose and 70 transport...
Portuguese Naval Frigate Equipped with Alewijnse Multi-Function Consoles
Alewijnse Marine said it has installed new multi-function consoles on board the M-frigate Bartolomeu Dias (F333) on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Defense. The delivery of new consoles for her...
M88 Engine from Rafale to initially Power European Next Generation Fighter
Europes Next Generation Fighter (NGF) being built under the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project could initially be powered by M88 engine that is currently used on Rafale jets. An agreement...
Russian Ruselectronics Creates Surveillance, Reconnaissance Device for Special Forces
Rostec-owned Ruselectronics Holding has developed a new combined optoelectronic surveillance and reconnaissance device for the Russian Special Forces. The equipment will allow troops to recognize people and vehicles at a distance...
Iran Revolutionary Guards “Cargo Vessel” Attacked, U.S. Denies Involvement
An Iranian “cargo vessel” used by its Revolutionary Guards suffered damage of an unknown nature when mines attached to its hull exploded on Tuesday. Named Iran Saviz (MV Saviz), the vessel provides logistics support to the...
Pakistan Exhibits JF-17 Jet, Al-Khalid Tank in Iraqi Defense Exhibition
Pakistan exhibited models of its JF-17 fighter jet, Al-Khalid battle tank, Takbir precision munition and Azmat-class missile boat among other defense hardware in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. This is the first ever exhibition of Pakistani defense...
Lockheed Wins Australia’s AEGIS Weapon System Modernization Contract
Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued $79.3 million to modernize AEGIS weapon systems operated by the U
Danish Defence Command to Receive First F-35 Jet Tomorrow
The Danish Defence Command (Forsvaretdk) under the Ministry of Defence of Denmark will take delivery of its first F-35 fighter jet tomorrow. “Ready for delivery! Tomorrow, Denmarks first F-35 will be handed over to Forsvaretdk at...
Troops in Russia’s South to Receive Over 1,600 New Weapons this Year
Russias Southern Military District announced today that the troops stationed in the south of the country will receive over 1,600 new equipment by the end of this year. "In 2021, over 1,600 weapon systems are to...
U.S. Closely Monitoring Russian Military Activities in Arctic amidst Melting Ice
As ice melts in the Arctic, new options for transiting the Arctic open up — and also remove natural barriers that Russia once relied on to protect its own interests there. "Without getting into specific intelligence...
Elbit Systems of America Acquires ‘Sparton’ Undersea Warfare Systems Manufacturer
Elbit Systems of America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Sparton Corporation (“Sparton”) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P
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...
