Search Results
-
Fincantieri Launches 6th Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy
October 7, 2023 @ 06:00 AMFincantieri today launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA), named the “Ruggiero di Lauria,” for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Muggiano. This vessel is part of the renewal plan for the operational fleet of Italian Navy vessels, which was approved by the Government and Parliament and commenced in May 2015 (known as the “Naval Act”) under the aegis of OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur lArmement, the international organization for arms cooperation)
-
U.S. Transfers to Ukraine 1.1 million 7.62mm Rounds Confiscated from Iranian Ship
October 5, 2023 @ 05:42 AMThe United States has sent over 1 million rounds of ammunition confiscated from Iran, originally intended for Yemen by the Houthi militia, to Ukraine. The transfer of 7
-
U.S. Defense Burns Through Ukraine Aid Funding, Urges Congressional Support
October 4, 2023 @ 11:05 AMThe U.S
-
U.S. OKs TOW 2B RF Missiles Sale and Support to Oman
October 4, 2023 @ 05:57 AMThe State Department has granted approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Oman, encompassing TOW 2B Radio Frequency Missiles (BGM-71F-7-RF), support, and related equipment, with an estimated price tag of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has officially notified Congress of this impending sale
-
MD Helicopters to Commence Delivery of Scout/Attack Choppers to Nigeria by End-2023...
October 3, 2023 @ 07:50 AMMD Helicopters is gearing up to deliver the initial batch of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters to Nigeria, with shipments expected to commence in Q4 2023. The Nigerian Army Aviation will operate these helicopters to address security challenges in the country
-
Lockheed Martin Wins $746M Contract for Swiss F-35 Integration
September 30, 2023 @ 06:03 AMLockheed Martin has won a contract valued at $746 million to facilitate the integration efforts of the government of Switzerland into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) arrangement. Swiss industry already plays a role in building the F-35, with
-
Russia Deploys Anti-Sniper Robot, 'Sosna-N' in Ukraine for First time
September 29, 2023 @ 11:15 AMRussian commando units participating in the special operation in Ukraine have deployed a new robotic sniper detector known as the “Sosna-N.” A source within the defense-industrial complex told Russian government-owned
-
Putin Asks Wagner Group to Form Volunteer Corps, Return to Combat Duty...
September 29, 2023 @ 11:02 AMRussian President Vladimir Putin has directed the Wagner Group to establish volunteer units for executing combat missions in Ukraine. Retired colonel Andrei Troshev, formerly the chief of staff of the Wagner group, has been assigned the responsibility of organizing these volunteer units, TASS reported During a meeting with Troshev and Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Evkurov, Putin underscored the significance of these units in executing a variety of combat tasks, particularly within the special military operation zone
-
Australia Withdraws MRH-90 Taipan Helicopters from Service as Black Hawks Arrive
September 29, 2023 @ 10:43 AMThe Australian Defence Forces MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet has been grounded ahead of their planned withdrawal date of December 2024. Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a statement that todays announcement did not suggest the outcome of the investigations into the tragic incident on July 28, when an MRH-90 Taipan crashed near Lindeman Island, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre, killing the four aircrew on board
-
Germany's Federal Cartel Office Clears Rheinmetall-Ukrainian Defence Industry Joint Venture in Kyiv
September 29, 2023 @ 06:03 AMGermanys Federal Cartel Office, Bundeskartellamt, cleared the way for establishing a joint venture between Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Ukrainian Defence Industry group (UDI), the former Ukroboronprom, on Thursday. Authorization from other relevant agencies has already been applied for and is expected to come shortly
Civilians Loot Weapons from Turkish Ship Seized by Breakaway Somali State,
India's L&T Delivers First Set of Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A Fighter...
Portugal Adds Third KC-390 Airlifter to Fleet as A-29N Super Tucano Begins...
Australia Delivers First Batch of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...