AeroVironment to Acquire Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment said it is planning to acquire Tomahawk Robotics, a company that deals with AI-enabled robotic control systems. “The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features
Rooboronexport Signs Export Contracts Worth $600 Million at Army 2023
Russias Rosoboronexport signed contracts worth $600 million with several foreign customers at the Army 2023 event in Moscow. It reached agreements on the joint production of Kalashnikov assault rifles, armored vehicles, guided missiles on the territory of customers, besides the installation of Russia-made combat modules of various calibers on the chassis...
BAE Systems to Acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.55B
BAE Systems planned acquisition of Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion is expected to boost its position across a range of activities, notably the
Brazilian and Saudi Defense Companies Eye Joint Ventures, Technology Transfers
Brazilian industry association FIESP said several Brazilian and Saudi defense companies have signed agreements that could lead to joint ventures and technology-sharing agreements. The Saudi businesses involved in the potential effort are Scopa Defense and Alqahtani Holding, and the Brazilian firms are weapon manufacturer Taurus, rocket and missile maker Avibras, aircraft...
Under Shadow of Ukraine War, Rosoboronexport to Display 'Battle-Tested' Weapons at ARMY-2023
A range of “battle-tested” weapons will be showcased by Russias Rosoboronexport at the upcoming VIII Army 2023 International Military-Technical Forum to be held from August 14-20 at the Patriot Exhibition and Convention Center. The company has allocated a dedicated section at its stand for weapons that have been “successful” against Western...
Pakistan Aerospace Park, Turkish Drone-maker Baykar Sign Cooperation Agreement
Pakistans National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), which was officially opened on August 4 signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish Drone maker, Baykar for R & D. With the R&D studies that Baykar will carry out within NASTP, the foundation of the comprehensive cooperation to be carried out in the future has been laid
Rheinmetall Completes Acquisition of Spain’s Expal Systems
Rheinmetall AG said it has completed its takeover of all shares in Expal Systems S.A
Russian MoD to Sign Contracts Worth $4.7B at Army 2023 Show
Russia's Defense Ministry plans to conclude contracts worth more than 433 billion rubles ($4.7 bln) at the Army-2023 International Military-Technical Forum to be held in Moscow later this month
Poland Seeks $15B loan from South Korea to Fund Arms Purchase
The Polish government has requested a loan worth 20 trillion won ($15.6 billion) from South Korea to finance a major defense purchase
Moscow Prepares to Hardsell "Battle Tested" Drones at Russia-Africa Forum
Rosoboronexport will exhibit popular “battle-tested” drones at an exhibition that will be part of the second Russia-Africa Forum slated to take place in St. Petersburg from July 27-28
Safran Offers $1.8B Cash to Acquire Collins Aerospace's Flight Control Business
Safran has announced the acquisition of Collins Aerospaces actuation and flight control business for $1.8 billion
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...