U.S. Green-lights Hellfire Missiles Sale to France
France could soon buy 1,515 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for approximately $203 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Sweden Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy AMRAAM Missiles
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Sweden of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $605 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Norway to buy Small Diameter Bombs for $293M
Norway could likely finalize a deal with Raytheon for Small Diameter Bombs (SDB)-II worth $293 million, since it has been given the go-ahead from the U.S
France Tests VMaX Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) conducted the first ever test of the new Véhicule Manœuvrant Expérimental (VMaX) hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) demonstrator. The test was conducted on June 26 from the DGA missile test site in Biscarrose, South-western France
Taiwan’s Military to Receive 1,000+ Domestically-made Missiles in 2024
Taiwans National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) will produce over 1,000 missiles for the countrys armed forces in 2024. The Sea-Air Combat Power Improvement Plan with a budget of NT$228
Iranian Hypersonic Missile May Have 2,000km Range: IRGC Commander
The commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Division Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh said Irans first hypersonic missile ‘Fattah may have a range of 2,000km in the future. Speaking during a ceremony at University of Mazandaran on June 21, Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh said the next version of the missile may have a range of 2000km, compared to its current range of 1,400km
Turkey’s Aselsan to Mass Produce New Miniature Bombs
Turkish firm Aselsan will soon begin mass producing its new miniature bomb, TOLUN. The company plans to start delivery of TOLUN bombs to the armed forces in July
U.A.E.’s EDGE, Brazilian Navy to Jointly Develop Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles...
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Senop to Supply Integrated Fire Control Centers to Kongsberg
Patria subsidiary Senop Oy has signed a contract with Kongsberg to supply integrated Fire Control Centers (FCC) to an international Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System (NSM CDS) program. The contract consists of Fire Control Centers integrated into Shelter Systems
Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France and Hungary to Jointly Procure Mistral Missiles
Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France and Hungary have decided to jointly procure
MBDA Details Europe’s First Hypersonic Interceptor
Pan-European missile manufacturer MBDA revealed details regarding the HYDIS2 project that aims to develop a hypersonic interceptor. The company has signed letters of intent with France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands to launch a concept stage for the Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Study (HYDIS2), which would introduce several designs before choosing one, officials told
Five Dutch Soldiers Injured in Boxer-Fennek Vehicle Collision During NATO Exercise in...
Polish Military Faces 200 Cyberattacks in Past Week, Strengthening Cyber Defense
First Deployment of Typhon Weapon System to the Philippines
The Netherlands Orders Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Radars
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U