Russia’s Buk-M3 Air Defense System to Debut at Victory Day Parade
Russia will showcase its newest multi-missile medium-range air defense missile system (ADMS), Buk-M3 Viking, for the first time at the annual Victory Day on May 9. “Four Buk-M3 air defense systems and four Tor-M2 air defense systems will take part in the Victory Day parade,” Russian defense ministry said in a...
No Local Production of S-400 Air Defence System in India
Local production of the S-400 air defence system (ADS) in India is not provided in the purchase contract between India and Russia worth $5.4 Billion
Lockheed Tests US Army’s New Precision Strike Missile
Lockheed Martin has announced it has conducted second test of the US Armys next-generation long-range precision strike missile, PrSM. “Lockheed Martin successfully tested its next-generation long-range missile designed for the Army's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program at White Sands Missile Range, NM
Only 2 Syrian Pantsir Systems Damaged, None Destroyed in Turkish Attacks: Russian
Russia has denied Ankara's claims that 8 Syrian Pantsir air defence systems (ADS) were destroyed in Turkish Army's drone attacks in Idlib province last week. It however confirmed that two Pantsir ADS were "damaged" and would be "repaired" indicating that the damage to them may not be severe
US Army Awards Raytheon $551M for Bahraini Patriot Missile System
The US Army awarded Raytheon $551 million to commence production of Patriot air and missile defense system for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The contract was awarded on January 31, 2020, the company said in a statement Monday
MBDA’s Sea Venom Anti-Ship Missile Clears France’s Qualification Test
The MBDA-made Sea Venom light anti-ship missile has cleared its first qualification test conducted by Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). “The French Directorate General of Armaments has announced the success of the 1st qualifying round of the new light anti-ship helicopter missile,” DGA
US Considers Selling Patriot Air Defense Systems to Turkey
The United States in evaluating the possibility of selling Patriot air defense systems to Turkey to support its ongoing military operation in Syrias Idlib province. “We understand Turkey's air defense wishes
Poland to Order 180 Javelin Missiles, Related Equipment for $100M
The United States has greenlighted Polands request of acquiring 180 Javelin missiles and related equipment for $100 million. Javelin is a shoulder-fired missile intended to take down tanks, armored vehicles and low flying aircraft
Turkish Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Army’s Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System
A missile fired by a Turkish Drone destroyed a Russian-made Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System (ADS) of the Syrian Army deployed in Idlib province on Friday. Information leaked to the Turkish media said that the ADSs radar was active moments before the impact, indicating that the system failed to detect the incoming missile
First Test of Russia’s Long Range hypersonic missile ‘Tsirkon’ Successful
The first test launch of Russias land and sea attack hypersonic missile fired from frigate Admiral Gorshkov has been termed a success. The missile traveled at 9 times the speed of sound after launch from a frigate in the Barents Sea and hit a ground target in the test held in January, TASS said quoting two unnamed officials from the North-Western Federal District today
Russian Military to receive 144 S-350 ‘Vityaz’ Air Defense Systems by 2027
The Russian military will receive 144 S-350 ‘Vityaz air defense systems by 2027, even as training has just commenced with their first system delivered in December. Almaz Antey will deliver 12 S-350s batteries, each consisting of 12 missile systems
US Navy tests first Standard Missile-2 from Raytheon's Restarted Production Line
The United States Navy has flight tested the first Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) surface-to-air missile from Raytheon's production line that was restarted to supply the missiles to South Korea, Japan, Australia and Netherlands. The SM-2 Block IIIB missile launched, flew and provided accurate telemetry data to the range, and engaged an airborne Navy target, the company said in a statement Wednesday
S Korea to Upgrade Peace Krypton Surveillance Aircraft
Northrop to Develop Bushmaster Chain Gun Airburst Cartridge for US Army
Japan Aegis Ashore Plan Not Scuttled
Leonardo Delivers First AW169 Training Helicopter to Italian Army
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