Russian Su-57 Jet Controls Su-35 Aircraft ‘Swarm’ in Teaming Experiment
A Russian Su-57 stealth jet controlled a group of Su-35 front-line fighter in a teaming experiment designed to function as a ‘swarm in a coordinated attack mission. "The experiment was carried...
S Korean Hanwha Acquires UK based Antenna Developer, PhasorSolutions
South Koreas Hanwha Systems recently acquired Phasor Solutions, a UK tech venture for satellite communication antenna technology. Phasor Solutions develops broadband electronically steerable planar antenna (ESA), that enable high-speed communications in-flight,...
Australian Warship gets BAE Mast Under AMCAP Program
The Royal Australian Navys third Anzac-class frigate has received a new mast built by BAE Systems as part of its Anzac Class Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP). The Navys HMAS Warramunga...
Moroccan Apache Gunships to Receive Video from MQ-1 Predator Drones?
The multi-billion dollar Moroccan deal for AH-64 Apaches also includes acquisition of manned-unmanned teaming kits (MUTKs) that will enable the gunship to collaborate with surveillance drones. While Boeing only announced it...
South Korea Military Signs $200Mn Contract with Hanwha for Air-defence gun
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a 250 billion-won ($200 million) contract with Hanwha Defense Co. to buy the 30-mm anti-aircraft gun wheeled vehicle system (AAGW)...
Raytheon to Build Communications Infrastructure for Qatar Early Warning Radar
Raytheon has won a $9.2 million modification contract to build communications infrastructure at Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR) site
Morocco Orders 24 Boeing Apache Helicopters Worth $4.25 billion
Morocco has ordered 24 Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopters worth an estimated $4.24 Billion which will potentially include a kit to control nearby drones
Raytheon Receives $2.3 billion Contract for 7 THAAD Radars, 2 for Saudi
Raytheon has received a $2.3 billion U
Indian Navy to Source Locally-developed Torpedo Decoy System
The Indian MoD has concluded a contract with indigenous organizations to source Advanced Torpedo Decoy System ‘Maareech capable of being fired from all frontline warships. Design and Development of this anti-torpedo decoy system has been undertaken...
Did ‘Software Issues’ Cause Faulty Readings in Crashed PIA Airbus A320?
While preliminary findings of the Pakistan government probe into the crash of PIA flight PK-8303 on May 22 in Karachi blame the pilot and an Air traffic Controller, a media report flags ‘software issues in...
France to Build 10 Boats under Future Ocean Patrol Program
The French MODs Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has launched the Future Ocean Patrol Program (FOPP) to build 10 FOPP boats. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, assembled on June 10 a Ministerial Investment Committee...
ESCAN AESA Radars to be Installed in 115 Eurofighter jet for Germany,
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Captor-E AESA Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleet. It marks the so far largest order for the...
Italy Procures 6 F-35 Jets for $368.2M
Russian Pantsir Air Defense System- Sitting duck or Top Dog?
Russian Pantsir air defense system (ADS) has been much maligned in the war zones of Syria and Libya as having...
Free Flow of Weapons Make Peace Difficult in Libya
An almost in-exhaustible flow of weapons to the two main fighting sides in the Libyan conflict has made peace a...
Land of the Blazing Guns: Japan’s Quest for Advanced Weapons
After laying to rest its pacifist post-World War II posture since the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to...
Mixing Business with Pressure: Chinese Arms Sales in South East Asia
China is pulling off the impossible- selling arms to nations it is in conflict with over its claim in the...
US, Europe Arms Embargo to Derail Several Turkish Procurement Programs
Several joint production and direct procurement programs could be halted if the US and Europe carry through with their threat...
Unconventional Military Hardware from Iran
Sanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware