German Firm To Develop Rolling Airframe Missile Under US-Germany Cooperation
German manufacturer RAMSYS GmbH is being awarded an 82 Million Euro contract for design and development of a rolling airframe missile (RAM) Block 2B guided missile round pack. The RAM guided missile weapon system is co-developed and co-produced under an international cooperative program between the governments of the U
Saudi Seeks Israeli Military Help To Support New Crown Prince?
Saudi Arabia's King Salman made his son Mohammed bin Salman next in line to the throne on Wednesday as the Kingdom seeks to transform economy by 2030 and reduce the countrys reliance on oil revenue. Mohammed bin Salman replaces his cousin, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, a veteran security chief who led...
US Marines Suspends F-35 Flight Operations Over Software Issues
The US Marine Corps has decided to "temporarily suspend" flight operations for 14 F-35B fighters due to software issues. The jets are from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 based at Air Station Yuma in Arizona
French Customs Barred Russian Firms From Importing Aircraft, Weapons For Paris Air...
French customs barred Russian armament firm, Rosoboronexport from bringing in aircraft, helicopters and weapons for display and demonstration at the Paris Air Show 2017 forcing it to make do with scale models shown at its stand. A source from the Rosoboronexport told Tass news agency, ''while the show organizing committee had...
Siberian Scientists Develop System To Remotely Recharge Drones
Siberian scientists have developed a technology of highly efficient fiber lasers matrix addition that allows to wirelessly recharge drones and minimize atmospheric disturbances. Specialists of the Institute of Atmospheric Optics within the Siberian branch of Russias Academy of Sciences have developed a device to remotely recharge drones
Leonardo Wins 'Friend Or Foe' Identification Systems Order For UK Military Systems
Leonardo has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth in excess of 290 million Euros to fit jet fighters, helicopters, warships and missile systems with advanced identification systems. The contract will see Leonardo and HENSOLDT, working together as ‘Team Skytale, upgrade the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) technology on more than 350 of the UKs operational aircraft, naval vessels and ground-based air defence systems to the latest ‘Mode-5 standard, the company announced Thursday
Eurofighter Typhoons Delivered To Oman Air Force
First batch of the BAE Systems Typhoon fighters were received by the Air Force of Oman (RAFO) Wednesday. They were delivered under the auspices of Major General Matar bin Ali Al Obaidani Commander of RAFO, at the Adam Air Base
Germany’s Plan To Purchase Israeli-made Armed Drones Delayed
German Defense Ministrys plan to lease Israeli-made armed drones has been halted after an appeal from the US firm General Atomics was made at a state court in Dusseldorf. On Tuesday, state court stopped the Defense Ministry's plans to lease "Heron TP" Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), who had won the Bundeswehr's bid along with the European aerospace giant Airbus
Russia Exported 250 Sukhoi Su Aircraft To Asia-Pacific Nations
Rosoboronexport has supplied over 250 Sukhoi Su aircraft to the Asia-Pacific countries, indicating rise in demand for the Russian fighter jets. “A number of them are using the Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker jet as the air forces' main fighter aircraft,” the director general of the Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said Wednesday at the Paris Air Show 2017
India To Discuss Predator Drone, Fighter Jets Sale During Modi's US Visit
India will be trying to pursue a deal with the United States to buy naval variant of Predator drone for military surveillance, during Prime Minister Narendra Modis first meeting with US President Donald Trump next week. India's request for 22 Predator Guardian drones was made three times with Pentagon since last year in June under the previous US administration
S. Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft Gets Depot Maintenance Capabiity
South Korea has completed a years long project to acquire the depot maintenance capability for the nation's advanced FA-50 light combat fighter jet. It will enable the military to save around 450 billion won ($390 million) in costs for the operation and maintenance of the fleet over the next 30 years, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Yonhap reports
Armed F-16 Jet Crashes While Take Off
An F-16 fighter jet that had ordnance on board crashed at Ellington Airport Wednesday morning, injuring the pilot and prompting the shutdown of a nearby highway as well as an evacuation at the airport. The jet and its pilot were on a training mission as part of the Noble Eagle air defense program that began after September 11
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21...
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Germany Approves Eurofighter Laser Deal, Submarine Upgrade in €3B Defense Package
Video Shows Widespread Damage at Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site after U.S. Strikes...
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...
