BAE Systems Starts Building UK's Second Type 26 Frigate
BAE Systems has cut the first steel for its second Type 26 Frigate christened "HMS Cardiff," marking the formal start of production for the warship for the UK Royal Navy. Type 26 is designed to deliver the most advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability to the Royal Navy
Turkish Military Base in Qatar Set for Autumn Inauguration
A joint military base of Turkish and Qatari forces in Qatar is set to be inaugurated in a couple of months. “A new base has been built
Turkish Air Force Seeks Su-35 after F-35 Deal Collapse
After Turkeys plan to procure F-35 stealth jets from USA failed to see the light of the day, Ankara could be turning towards Russia for Su-35 fighters, military officials have revealed. The officials tasked with rearming the Turkish Air Force suggested the Defense Ministry to consider Russias Su-35 offer after its...
Lockheed To Support JASSM Cruise Missiles Of Finland, Poland, Australia
Lockheed Martin has won a $99 million contract to support Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) cruise missiles of Finland, Poland and Australia. “This contract involves foreign military sales to Finland, Poland and Australia
South Korea to Add Anti-missile Radars, Aegis Destroyers in $240B procurement Plan
South Korea plans to add two more ground-based anti-missile early warning radars and three Aegis-equipped destroyers in the next five years as part of a 290.5 trillion won (US$239
36 Fighters to be Based on China's Second Aircraft Carrier
China's second aircraft carrier "Type 001A" could carry at least 36 domestically developed J-15 fighter jets along with helicopters, Chinese state media reported Tuesday. The Type 001A can thus carry over 12 additional aircraft in comparison to the first carrier “Liaoning
Rheinmetall Builds New 60mm Mortar
Rheinmetall has developed the new "RSG60," a 60mm mortar for infantry and special forces. A few quick manual adjustments turn the 15
Lockheed Develops Cybersecurity Yardstick For DoD Assets
Cyber experts from Lockheed Martin have developed a model that standardizes how to measure the cyber resiliency maturity of a weapon, mission, and/or training system anywhere in its lifecycle – the Cyber Resiliency Level model (CRL). The US government defines "cyber resiliency" as the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to changing conditions in order to maintain the functions necessary for mission effective capability
US Marine Corps' Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Achieves Initial Operational Capability
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has declared initial operational capability (IOC) of its newest Joint Light Tactical Vehicle on August 2. “Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Combat Development and Integration declared the JLTV program—part of the Light Tactical Vehicle portfolio at Program Executive Officer Land Systems—reached initial operational capability, or IOC, on August 2, nearly a year ahead of schedule,” USMC said in a statement Monday
Bulgaria Completes $1.2B Payment For F-16s
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence on August 8 reportedly transferred $1.2 billion (2
Austal To Support LCS USS Tulsa
Austal has won a $23 million contract to support littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Tulsa (LCS 16) belonging to the US Navy. The contract includes advance planning, material procurement and accomplishment of work in support of the post shakedown availability (PSA) of littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16)
Sikorsky To Provide Long Lead Materials For US Navy’s CH-53K Choppers...
Sikorsky has won a $107.35 million modification contract to supply long lead items for six of US Navys CH-53K King Stallion large, heavy-lift cargo helicopters
Russia's Geran-3 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Ready for Operations
Taiwan Worried over China-Developed Tactics in Indo-Pak Aerial Engagement
AeroVironment Unveils Red Dragon Kamikaze Drone with 400km Range
Finnish Patria, Sweden’s ACC Innovation to Develop Military Variant of World’s Largest...
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...
