Adani, Mahindra, HAL in Indian Defence Industry Delegation to Philippines
The Indian government has dispatched a delegation of 18 companies, including major players like Adani, Mahindra, and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), to Manila with the aim of showcasing their military technologies and exploring potential defence industry partnerships with the Philippines. India is offering a soft loan to support the Philippines in...
Russian Defense Minister Urges Expedited Production of Anti-tank missile systems
In a recent visit to the troops of the Western Military District, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, inspected the state defense order for the production of portable and operational-tactical missile systems. The focus of his scrutiny was the Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau Research and Production Corporation,...
Rheinmetall Breaks Ground For New -20,000 Artillery Shells A year- Factory
Rheinmetall on Tuesday broke ground for a new factory in Lower Saxony, Germany that will produce artillery ammunition, explosives and rocket artillery components. The factory will eventually manufacture some 200,000 artillery shells a year, along with up to 1,900 tonnes of RDX explosive and, optionally, other components for producing ammunition charges
Hanwha Enters Defense Cooperation MOU with Saudi Arabia
Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for defense industry cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of National Defense, as announced during the 'World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Hanwha said in a statement on February 13 that the signing ceremony, which took place...
EDGE to Incorporate Advanced Payloads, Sensors into Turkish Aerospace Products
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South Korea, Qatar Ink Initial Defense Cooperation Agreement
South Korea and Qatar have solidified their commitment to enhanced defense collaboration through the signing of an initial agreement during talks between their defense chiefs. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) during his meeting with Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah in Doha
Ecuador’s Russian Mi-17 Helicopters Could Interest Ukraine the Most
Even after Moscow imposed “banana sanctions on Ecuador, the latter has shown no inclination of reversing the supply of “scrap metal” Russian military equipment to Ukraine in exchange for receiving $200 million worth of new gear from the U.S
U.K., Saudi to Collaborate on Air Defense Capabilities, Drones & Missiles
The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia on Monday announced the creation of a "Strategic Capability Partnership Committee," with a focus on developing cooperation in equipment and industry, research and development, and training. A particular focus for planned collaboration will be land-based systems including air defense capabilities and armored vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems along with complex weapons including precision-guided missiles
South Korea, Saudi Arabia Forge Defense Industry Collaboration Through MOU
South Korea and Saudi Arabia have recently taken a step towards defense industry cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on mid- to long-term collaboration. The agreement was inked by Defense Acquisition Program Administration Director Eom Dong-hwan and Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of National Defense, Talal Abdullah Al-otaibi, in the presence of Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik in Riyadh on February 4
Saudi Arabia, Leonardo Forge Defense Partnership at World Defence Show
The Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and Leonardo revealed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing World Defence Show in Riyadh. The MoU aims to facilitate discussions, development, and evaluation of investment and collaboration opportunities within the defense and aerospace sector
Ukroboronprom, Lithuania to Develop Optical and Electronic Jamming Systems
Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate has officially announced its collaboration with four prominent Lithuanian defense companies, specializing in the development of optical and electronic jamming systems. The strategic partnership was unveiled through a statement posted on Ukroboronprom's official Facebook page
V2X, Inc. Secures $190 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Readiness in...
V2X, Inc. has been awarded $190 million contract by the U
Nigerian Navy Receives French-made Offshore Survey Vessel
U.S. Navy Receives First T-54A Training Aircraft
Russian Troops to Receive S-500 Air Defense System this Year
Indonesia, Canada Host First Defense Dialogue to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
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...