Indian MoD Approved $17 Billion Worth Defense Procurement Projects
Indias Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), approved 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,7160 crore ($ 17 Billion). Of the total approvals, 99% is from indigenous sources under Buy (Indian) and Buy (lndian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories, an official release said
U.S., India Sign Security of Supply Arrangement to Strengthen Defense Partnership
The Department of Defense (DoD) of the United States and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) have entered into a bilateral Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), marking a significant step in the defense cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, which is non-binding, was signed by...
Anduril Industries Secures $1.5B for Defense Manufacturing Expansion
Anduril Industries has announced securing $1.5 billion in funding for its Series F round to scale up defense manufacturing
China's AVIC is World's Number 2 Defense Firm in Revenue
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has secured the second spot in the "Defense News Top 100 for 2024" list, surpassing other global defense firms. The annual rankings, published by U
Russia Increases Artillery Guns, Ammunition Production tenfold in 2023 over 2022
Russian arms manufacturers have increased the production of artillery guns and their ammunition by upto ten times in 2023 over 2022, marking the biggest increase since the start of the Ukraine war. Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov presented the company's 2023 performance to Russian President Vladimir Putin
Germany to Buy Light Attack Helos, F127 Frigate, Short-range Air Defense Systems
The German Defense Ministry has announced plans to acquire a light attack helicopter, an F127 frigate, and an air defense system for short- and very short-range threats. The details were outlined in the
MBDA, U.K. MoD Initiate Complex Weapons Portfolio Management Agreement-2
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Romania to Buy F-35A Jets for Over $6B in 2024: Report
Romania is planning to allocate $6.5 billion for the acquisition of two squadrons of F-35A fighters this year, as part of a $13 billion military modernization effort
Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi Electric to Develop EW Systems, Radars and UUVs
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Wednesday to jointly develop key capabilities, including electronic warfare, radar, and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs). In an official statement, the companies said the MOU was signed to explore new opportunities for mission solutions in the United States and Japan
India, Russia to Establish Working Group on Technological Cooperation in Defense
India and Russia have decided to set up a working group on technological cooperation in defense for the purpose of technology transfer and joint manufacturing of equipment in India. This is part of
MAKS Show Cancelled, Russia to Hawk Weapons at ARMY 2024
Russia has officially announced the cancellation of the popular International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS) and continuation of the International Military-Technical Forum (ARMY) in 2024. While the MAKS cancellation has got to do with the Ukraine war amidst fears of Kyiv's drones and saboteurs reaching the doorstep of the prestigious event, the ARMY show has become the favorite arena to showcase Russian military prowess
India Channels Over 50% of Defence Exports to U.S.
The American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) has revealed that over 50% of India's defence exports are now directed towards the United States. This was revealed in the latest report from AMCHAM, titled "U
Raytheon Wins $1.2B to Boost AMRAAM Missile Production for Ukraine, 11 Other
UAC Delivers New Batch of Su-57, Su-35S Fighters to Russian Aerospace Forces...
Ukrainian T-64B Tank Destroyed in First Use of Drone-launched X-UAV Missile
Navantia Lays Keel for Moroccan Navy's Offshore Patrol Vessel
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...