U.S. Approves $281M Military Sale to Germany for Radios
The United States State Department has approved a potential $281 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany, covering High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency conveyed this decision to Congress today
Turkey's Aselsan to Test New, Advanced Drone Electro-Optic System in 2024
Turkeys Aselsan has announced that the new Aselsan-developed electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting system, the ASELFLIR-600, will undergo its first tests this year. Last Thursday, Baykar tested the previous version, the ASELFLIR-500, equipped on the Akinci combat drone for the first time
U.S. Approves $75M Upgrade for Taiwan's Tactical Data Link System
The United States State Department has given the green light for a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), involving a Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning. The estimated cost of the sale is $75 million, with the Defense...
U.S. Air Force Adopts Northrop Grumman's Enhanced LITENING Targeting Pod Fleet
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U.S. Approves $1.2B Foreign Military Sale of Radar Recon Aerostat Systems to...
The United States State Department has given the green light for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland, totaling an estimated $1.2 billion, which includes advanced Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems
New Imaging Sensor Service Center Opens in Abu Dhabi Through EDGE-L3Harris Collaboration...
EDGE Group and L3Harris Technologies have inaugurated a new WESCAM Authorized Service Center (WASC) at EARTHs Electro-Optical Centre of Excellence (EOCE) Facility in Abu Dhabi, in a collaboration that aims to provide maintenance and support for WESCAM MXTM-Series EO/IR systems. The 33,000-square-foot facility, managed and operated by locally-trained U
Patria to Supply Electronic Intelligence Systems to European NATO Members
Patria has recently inked two agreements for the provision of its Patria ARIS electronic intelligence systems (ELINT) to European NATO member countries. The agreements grant these nations access to the latest iteration of a high-performance signal intelligence system, specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the respective countries
UAE Awards Saab $190 Million to Support its GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
stry of Defence regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution worth $190 million to run until 2026. The contract includes maintenance and logistics support, as well as training services
AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar
Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests
Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
Last Delivery of ASELPOD as New Turkish Targeting Pod Enters Development
The ASELPOD Targeting Pod, developed by ASELSAN, is on the verge of its final mass production delivery to the Turkish Air Force. These pods, crafted entirely with national resources, are set to join the Air Force inventory after undergoing acceptance activities
New Generation T-80BVM Tanks Being Assembled at Russian Plant
Russian Military Base May Appear in Central African Republic
Spain Procures Additional NASAMS Air Defence Systems in €410M Deal
U.K. MoD Orders Six Airbus H145 helicopters
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