South Korea's LIG Nex1 Secures $3.2B Deal to Export Missile Defense System...
South Korean defense company LIG Nex1 has secured a substantial $3.2 billion deal to export mid-range surface-to-air missiles (M-SAM II) to Saudi Arabia, according to an announcement by South Korea's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday
Saudi Companies Secure Sub-Contracts for Lockheed Martin's THAAD Defense System
Lockheed Martin announced on Monday that it has inked agreements with Saudi Arabian companies to produce components for its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense system. According to a statement by Lockheed Martin, these sub-contracts mark a collaborative effort to transfer technological expertise, ultimately fortifying Saudi Arabia's position in...
Italy Acquires Advanced SAMP/T NG Air-Defense Systems
The Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) in Europe has signed a crucial contract, delivering four SAMP/T NG air-defense systems for the Italian Army. This move is part of a wider effort by European nations to bolster their missile defense capabilities
Norway Secures NASAMS Air Defence Systems to Counter Aerial Threats
The Norwegian government has inked a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) for the acquisition of new NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defence systems. The contract, valued at approximately NOK 1
Northrop Grumman's Next Generation Interceptor Program Advances with Successful Preliminary Design Review
Northrop Grumman has completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Both teams—Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne; and Northrop Grumman and Raytheon—have entered the critical design phase, with Lockheed Martin's team completing its PDR in...
Saab, MBDA Strengthen Defense Cooperation in Anti-Tank, Air Defense
Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations
Slovakia Explores Purchase of Patriot Missile Defense System
In a bid to enhance its long-term airspace defense capabilities, Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kalinak has announced the country's interest in acquiring the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. Speaking on the state broadcaster RTVS's Sunday debate show, Kalinak revealed that Slovakia aims to leverage a discount it received for the purchase of attack helicopters from the U
RTX's CHIMERA High-Power Microwave System Completes Three-Week Field Test
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Slovenia Procures IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System within ESSI Framework
Slovenia has procured the medium-range air defense system IRIS-T SLM within the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) framework. Diehl Defence signed a purchase contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on January 25
Germany Asks Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence and Hensoldt to Develop Short- and Very...
Germanys Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed a development contract today with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and Very Short-Range”, or LVS NNbS. Established in 2021, ARGE NNbS comprises three member companies: Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of Bremen, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co
U.S. Minuteman III Replacement Program Faces Soaring Costs Amid $95.8B Budget Blowout...
The United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday
Georgia Signs Contract with Poland for Piorun-M MANPADS Air Defense Missile Systems
The Georgian Ministry of Defense has officially announced the signing of a contract with the Polish company MESKO S.A
U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
Poland Cleared to Buy Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $1.3B
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
U.S. Enacts Supplemental Bill Providing $95B in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
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...