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Raytheon to provide Multi-Spectral Targeting System Sensors Support for India, Australia
The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $8.4 million contract to Raytheon to provide Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) support services for India and Australia. This order provides non-recurring engineering for the MTS software... More of this article »
India Interested in Buying MiG-35 Jets: Russian Official
India is interested in buying the Russian MiG-35 along with the MiG-29 aircraft, a top Russian official said Wednesday. “Foreign partners are showing interest not only in the options for modernizing the MiG-29, which has been... More of this article »
U.S. Army Orders XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns for Strykers
The U.S. Army has purchased XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns from Northrop Grumman for their Stryker vehicles. The order is part of the Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System 30mm Lethality Upgrade program. The base contract and first delivery... More of this article »
Rheinmetall, Israel Aerospace to Provide 3D Multi Mission Radars to Hungary
The Hungarian armed forces have ordered advanced Provide 3D Multi Mission Radars from Rheinmetall and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). A contract to this effect was signed on 11 December 2020. Shipment of the systems will begin at... More of this article »
Honeywell Wins $1.1B for U.S. Army’s Abrams Tank Engines
The U.S. Army awarded Honeywell a contract valued $1.1 billion for engines that power their M1 Abrams series of tanks. “Honeywell International, Phoenix, Arizona, was awarded a $1.1 billion modification to contract for the Automotive... More of this article »
Dutch Army Procures Elbit XACT nv32 micro Night Vision Systems
Elbit Systems has won $15 million from the Dutch Ministry of Defense to supply XACT nv32 micro night vision monocular systems for the Armed Forces of the Netherlands. The initial contract will be performed over a period of two-years,... More of this article »
Russian Military’s New Automated Artillery Fire Control Systems to Improve Accuracy by 30%
Russia’s state-owned Rostec announced it recently completed delivery of new automated artillery fire control systems that would increase the accuracy of fire by 25-30%. The systems were handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense for... More of this article »
Malian Army Receives Chinese VN2C Armored Vehicles
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) reportedly received several Chinese-made Norinco VN2C 6×6 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) recently. The new armoured and unprotected vehicles were handed over by the military in a ceremony held at... More of this article »
U.S. Set to OK MQ-9B Drone Sales to Morocco after it Normalizes Ties with Israel
The United States is set to approve the sale of MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to Morocco soon after the Middle East country announced the normalization of ties with Israel. As part of the U.S.-brokered deal to normalize relations with... More of this article »
Ukraine Receives Modernized MiG-29 Jet
he Ukrainian Air Force took delivery of a modernized MiG-29 jet from Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant this week. The MiG-29MU1 fighter was handed over to aviators of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Center Air Command, Ukrainian... More of this article »
Raytheon Wins Qatar’s Early Warning Radar Deal
The U.S. Department of Defense today announced a $13.65 million Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR) contract. This modification is for the procurement, manufacture and storage of spares in support of sustainment for the QEWR. It brings... More of this article »
Russia’s $42M EW System did not Work in Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian PM Complains
A Russian-made “Repellent” Electronic Warfare (EW) System deployed by Armenia to defend the skies over Nagorno-Karabakh simply did not work, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a radio address on Tuesday. While... More of this article »
Ukraine Receives Modernized MiG-29 Jet
he Ukrainian Air Force took delivery of a modernized MiG-29 jet from Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant this week. The MiG-29MU1 fighter was handed over to aviators of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Center Air Command, Ukrainian... More of this article »
German Mantis Anti-Aircraft Guns Get New Barrels
The Germany Army have procured new barrels for their fleet of Mantis anti-aircraft guns which are now undergoing testing. “The new barrels lasted longer than expected in the tests. We shoot until they break and measure beforehand... More of this article »
Turkey Modernizes Seven C-130 Planes
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has completed modernization of seven aircraft under the C-130 E/B Avionics Modernization (Erciyes) Program. “In the Erciyes C-130 modernization project, which includes a total of 19 aircraft,... More of this article »
Russia’s Su-57 Jet is ‘More Stealthy’ with New Air Intake Grille
Russia has managed to lower the radar signature of its first stealth jet, the Su-57, by adding a new grille to the air intakes. Photographs of the modified jet with coaxial radial grating were shared by the Russian media today. The... More of this article »
United States’ Arms Exports Totaled $175.08 billion in 2020, up 2.8% Over 2019
United States arms exports (including both government-managed and commercial) rose 2.8 percent from $170.09 billion in 2019 to $175.08 billion in fiscal 2020, the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Friday. Making... More of this article »
Ukrainian Air Defense to Train to Intercept American MQ-9 Reapers
In a first, an Ukrainian military exercise will feature the U.S. MQ-9 Reaper combat drone being intercepted by the military’s air defense system. The exercise will take place on the western border of the country, Air Force Command... More of this article »
S-300V4 Deployed in Disputed Kuril Islands to Deter US Missiles: Former Russian General
The deployment of S-300V4 air defence systems (ADS) on the Kuril Islands near Japan is in response to Washington’s plans to deploy missiles in the Asia-Pacific region (APR), a former Russian Army Lieutenant General has said. Aytech... More of this article »
Greece tested Russian S-300 Air Defence System During NATO Drill
S-300 missile system Greece tested its S-300 air defense system (ADS) during the November 23-27 NATO missile drill at the Crete Shooting Range in which Germany, the Netherlands and the U.S. also participated. Besides the Russian... More of this article »
China’s CR500 ‘Golden Eagle’ Unmanned Helicopter Finds Export Customer
China’s China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) was recently cleared to export its reconnaissance-attack helicopter drone system, the CR500 ‘Golden Eagle.’ The name of the international customer was not revealed... More of this article »
Greece Expands MH-60R Helicopter Order to 7, Accelerates Delivery of First three
Greece has exercised an option to buy three more MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters taking the total order to seven besides requesting the United States to accelerate delivery of the first three to 2021. The move is seen in... More of this article »
Ukraine to buy 5 more Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones in 2021
Ukraine wants to buy five new Bayraktar TB2 combat drones next year. “The decision has been made and planned. Next year, we will procure five new Bayraktars for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” Ukrainian Armed Forces... More of this article »
Ukrainian Military Adds Upgraded BTR-80 APCs, BTS-4 Tanks
Ukroboronprom, handed over a batch of upgraded BTR-80 armored personnel carriers (APCs) and BTS-4 tanks. Mykolayiv Armoured Plant overhauled the Soviet-era armored personnel carriers, restored all components and units, as well as... More of this article »
Su-35 Jets Delivery to Russian AF Completed, Upgraded Version on Anvil
The last three were delivered to the Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) recently as part of a five-year contract for 50 such aircraft, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced today. “Specialists of the 485th military office... More of this article »
US Opposing Iraq’s S-400 Air Defence System Purchase to Guard its Aerial Hegemony: Iraqi Legislator
The United States is fiercely opposed to Iraq’s procurement of Russian-made S-400 air defense system for fear of losing the aerial hegemony it enjoys in the region, as well as loss of lucrative arms deals, an Iraqi parliamentarian... More of this article »
Russian Army Receives 18000 ‘Ratnik’ Combat Outfits
The Russian Army are all-protected by Ratnik infantry gear, thousands of which they received recently, a month ahead of schedule. Manufacturer Central Research Institute for Precision Machine-Building (TsNIITochMash) announced Thursday... More of this article »
Nigeria Inducts Locally Built Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
The Nigerian Army has inducted eight EZUGWU Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles built locally by Command Engineering Depot (CED). The equipment were inducted into Operations Lafiya Dole and Sahel Sanity. The vehicles are... More of this article »
Tornado-S Rocket Launchers to Replace Smerch systems in Russian Army by 2027
Russia’s Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) will replace the Cold War-era Smerch and Uragan systems within the next seven years. “The planned rearmament of rocket artillery units with advanced Tornado multiple... More of this article »
Turkey Begins Work on Next Gen KORAL Electronic Warfare System
Turkish defense contractor Aselsan has begun working on the next generation KORAL electronic warfare (EW) system. In a press conference yesterday, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, revealed the development of the advanced... More of this article »
Russia’s TOS-2 Tosochka Heavy Flamethrower Undergo Trials
Russia’s latest TOS-2 ‘Tosochka’ heavy flamethrowers are currently undergoing trials with national troops. “Heavy flamethrower TOS-2 is one of the newest weapons with the RCBD [Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense]... More of this article »
EUROJET Signs Contract with NETMA for 56 New EJ200 Engines German Eurofighter Jets
EUROJET Turbo GmbH (EUROJET), the consortium responsible for the EJ200 engine installed in the Eurofighter Typhoon, today signed a contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to provide 56 new EJ200... More of this article »
Greek S-300 Air Defence Systems Provide Cover to Turkish S-400 ADS
Turkey has found Greek deployment of its S-300 air defence systems (ADS) as a convenient cover to use its own S-400 ADS against the wishes of the United States. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar today said Ankara will use the armament... More of this article »
US Army to Order 3230 JLTVs from 2021 to Replace Humvees
The U.S. Army plans to acquire and field approximately 3,230 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) starting in 2021 to replace the ageing Humvees. The Agile Combat Support Directorate is currently working with the Department of the... More of this article »
US Army to Order 3230 JLTVs from 2021 to Replace Humvees
The U.S. Army plans to acquire and field approximately 3,230 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) starting in 2021 to replace the ageing Humvees. The Agile Combat Support Directorate is currently working with the Department of the... More of this article »
All-new Russian Il-76MD-90A Military Transport Aircraft Completes Final Assembly
The Russian heavy-lift Il-76MD-90A military transport plane, the all-new version of the popular IL-76, has completed final assembly and is scheduled to commence ground and flight tests soon. The installation of new PS-90A-76 engines,... More of this article »
Nigeria Receives Four Chinese Wing Loong II Attack Drones
Nigeria is believed to have received four Chinese-made Wing Loong II attack drones out of an order of eight. “The Wing Loong II, which can remain airborne for 31hrs in Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mode and... More of this article »
OshoCorp to Supply Auxiliary Power Units for Indian T-72, T-90 Tanks
OshoCorp Global is selected by Indian Army for development & supply of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) of Russian origin T-72 and T-90 Tanks. The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is an alternate source of power for the Fire Control System... More of this article »
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF41 IFV for US$13 Billion Australian Army Program
Rheinmetall has unveiled the first of three Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australia’s $AUD18.1 billion (US$13.18 Billion) Land 400 Phase 3 program. Rheinmetall is delivering each of the Lynx vehicles to compete in the... More of this article »
Ukraine to Provide Radar Systems for US Military
Ukraine’s Iskra, a subsidiary of state-owned Ukroboronprom, will supply new radar systems to the U.S. military under a contract signed recently. “The U.S. is completely satisfied with the quality of our products. Just a few days... More of this article »
Ukraine Develops New Reconnaissance Strike Drone
Ukraine’s state-owned Luch Design Bureau presented mock-up of a new reconnaissance strike unmanned aerial vehicle Sokil (Falcon)-300, on Friday. The Sokil-300 UAV is armed with guided missiles with a range of up to 10 km. It can... More of this article »
Turkish Bayratkar Attack Drone Gets Deadlier with New Targeting System
The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) conducted a successful test-fire using an ASELSAN-developed Common Aperture Targeting System (CATS). Guided by the CATS targeting system, the Bayraktar TB2 drone fired... More of this article »
Russian Military Receives Modernized T-72B3 Tanks
Uralvagonzavod has delivered a batch of T-72B3 tanks to the Russian military. These tanks were upgraded by the company from T-72B to B3 standard under a state defense order. Russia’s Izvestia reported last week that the military... More of this article »
Indonesia Wants F-35 Jets, But US Pushing F-16s or F/A-18s Instead
The United States has rejected an Indonesian proposal to purchase F-35 jets and instead wants Jakarta to buy F-16 Block 72 aircraft or another equivalent American-built fighter. Jakarta’s insistence on the F-35 may be a ploy for... More of this article »
Kenya Air Force Receives Third C-27J Transport Plane
Kenya Air Force has received all three ordered C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft. The final aircraft resumed test flights in Italy in May and arrived in Kenya at the beginning of October, where it was handed over in an official... More of this article »
China Unveils Wing Loong- 10 Attack Drone
China has displayed its new Wing Loong-10 attack drone at Nanchang Airshow 2020 that kicked off on Saturday. The aircraft is a ground-attack version of the Wing Loong. It uses 1t thrust ZF850 engine that costs ¥6 million, according... More of this article »
US Approves $46 Million Javelin Missiles Sale to Australia
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Javelin missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $46 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered... More of this article »
Turkey Develops Engine to Power UAVs
Turkey’s TUSAS Engine Industries (TEI), subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has produced a new engine to power locally-made drones such as the Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci. Selcuk Bayraktar, Baykar’s Chief Technology... More of this article »