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U.S. Army Buys Stinger Warheads for $92M
The U.S. Army has asked Sippican Inc., a Lockheed Martin company, to supply fuzes warheads of the Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS). The $92.45 million contract award from U.S. Army Contracting Command enables the... More of this article »
Canada Ceases Bayraktar TB2 Drone Tech Export to Turkey over its use in Nagorno-Karabakh
Canada has scrapped the export of drone technology to Turkey after it found that some of the Canadian-made systems had been used by the Azerbaijani side in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict as well as in Syria. Defence export permits to... More of this article »
Russia Tests Igla MANPADS, Buk Missile Systems Against Combat UAVs
The Russian Ministry of Defense said it recently tested the Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) against combat UAVs in conjunction with the Buk medium-range air defense missile systems. “The crews of the Buk-M2 anti-aircraft... More of this article »
Russian Helicopters to Repair Brazilian Army’s Mi-35M Choppers
The Mil Mi-35M combat helicopters operated by the Brazilian Air Force will be repaired by Russian Helicopters Holding. The repair of the helicopters will be carried out within the framework of the offset obligations of the Russian... More of this article »
M88 Engine from Rafale to initially Power European Next Generation Fighter
Europe’s Next Generation Fighter (NGF) being built under the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project could initially be powered by M88 engine that is currently used on Rafale jets. An agreement regarding the same was signed by French... More of this article »
Russia to Develop Kedr New Gen Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from 2023
Russia will start the development of new generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), Kedr, around 2023. “Research work on Kedr has been financed under the current state arms procurement program, which is in effect... More of this article »
Russian ‘Magistr-SV’ Automated Air Defense Fire Control System Passes State Tests
Rostec State Corporation’s Ruselectronics Holding has developed Magistr-SV automated air defense fire control system that cleared state tests recently. State-run Rostec announced Wednesday that serial production of the equipment... More of this article »
France Preparing to Offer Rafale Jets to Ukraine as MiG-29 Replacement
France is preparing the ground to offer Dassault Rafale jets to Ukraine as replacement for the ageing MiG-29 fighters. The offer is expected to be placed during an upcoming official visit to Kyiv of French President Emmanuel Macron.... More of this article »
Norway to Block Sale of Rolls Royce Subsidiary, Bergen Engines to Russian Group
The Norwegian government has decided to block the potential sale of Norway- registered Bergen Engines AG, a part of the Rolls Royce group, to the Russia based Transmashholding. The Minister of Justice and Public Security of Norway,... More of this article »
Copycat J-16 Jet “Much Superior” to the Su-30: Chinese PLA Pilot
China’s J-16 fighter jet, widely considered a copycat of the Russian Su-30, is “much superior to other similar aircraft including the Su-30,” according to a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) pilot. “In terms of performance,... More of this article »
Superconducting-engine Based Electric Airplane to be displayed at MAKS 2021
The first Russian electric airplane, whose engine works on a superconducting system, will be showcased at MAKS 2021 air show, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told reporters on Wednesday. “This is what was done with... More of this article »
First of 3 Pakistani JF-17 Jets Arrive in Nigeria
An Il-76 transport plane belonging to the Pakistan Air Force arrived at the Nigerian Air Force’s 21st Makurdi Air Base loaded with a JF-17 fighter jet. This is the first of three JF-17 fighter jet that Pakistan plans to deliver... More of this article »
Israel’s Seagull USV Gets New Vision and Analysis Capability
Elbit Systems has introduced new technologies on-board the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) including new vision and analysis capability. A 360-degrees Panoramic Video System with an Automatic Target Recognition capability... More of this article »
Israel’s Seagull USV Gets New Vision and Analysis Capability
Elbit Systems has introduced new technologies on-board the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) including new vision and analysis capability. A 360-degrees Panoramic Video System with an Automatic Target Recognition capability and... More of this article »
Indian Army Orders 1,300 Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicles
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of INR 1,056 crore (~$146 million), in New Delhi, today. The induction... More of this article »
China Upgrades Russian Sovremenny-class Destroyers with Anti-ship Cruise Missiles
Chinese Navy’s Sovremenny-class guided missile destroyers conduct exercises in early 2021. China recently displayed the upgraded Russian-made Sovremenny-class Destroyer, Hangzhou installed with YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship missile... More of this article »
French DGA Orders 367 MICA NG Missiles
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has acquired 367 MICA NG missiles from MBDA to arm its Rafale fighter jets under ~€1.8 billion MICA NG program. The contract was signed on March 5, 2021. These missiles will be delivered... More of this article »
German Army Declares Upgraded PUMA IFV “System Panzergrenadier Fit to Fight
The German Army has declared System Panzergrenadier, upgraded version of Puma, “fit to fight.” On 18 March 2021, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, the Chief of the German Army, recommended equipping NATO’s spearhead formation,... More of this article »
South Korea Delivers 1,400-ton Submarine to Indonesia
South Korea handed over Alugoro, a 1,400-ton submarine, to the Indonesian Navy today. The 61-meter Chang Bogo-class submarine was the third unit South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. delivered to Indonesia... More of this article »
U.S., U.K. Armies Order Aerovironment’s Switchblade Weapon Systems
he U.S. and U.K. today placed an order for Switchblade Weapon Systems for $45 million. Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (United Kingdom) funds; and fiscal 2020 missile procurement (Army) funds in the amount of $45 million were obligated... More of this article »
Ukraine’s Lviv Armored Plant Delivers T-64, T-72 Tanks to the MoD
Ukrainian Lviv Armored Plant handed over a new batch of modernized T-64 and T-72 tanks to the defense ministry. The tanks are equipped with the latest communication systems and fire control, instrumentation day and night vision reversing... More of this article »
Rockwell Collins Gets $17M for Full-Rate Prodn of E-3 AWACS Plane’s DRAGON Upgrades
The U.S. Air Force today awarded Rockwell Collins a contract valued $17 million for full-rate production of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation (DRAGON) for the Airborne Warning... More of this article »
Ukrainian Engine for Turkey’s ATAK 2 Helicopter
Turkey is looking to source a heavy helicopter engine from Ukraine for its proposed ATAK 2 combat helicopter, considered a competitor to the Boeing Apache. Prof. Dr. Temel Kotil, General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)... More of this article »
Algeria ‘Close’ to Buying 14 Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bombers: Media
The Algerian Air Force (AAF) is ‘close’ to sealing a long-discussed deal to purchase 14 units of Russia’s never-before-exported Su-34 medium-range fighter-bomber jets. Multiple sources are stated to have told Menadefence... More of this article »
Lockheed Wins U.S. Navy’s $1.54B Conventional Prompt Strike Weapon Deal
The U.S. Navy today awarded Lockheed Martin $1.54 billion to work on the Intermediate Range Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Weapon System. This modification contract covers design, development, build and integration of equipment... More of this article »
China Unveils Third-Generation Anti-tank Missile
Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed a new type of vehicle-mounted, third-generation anti-tank missile. This new homing missile is capable of attacking targets from above, or top attack, effectively destroying modern... More of this article »
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 Strikes Target at Longest Range Yet
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 drone hit a target at the longest range to date with smart ammunition in a naval drill held in the Eastern Mediterranean last week. The drone included in Turkey’s Naval Forces Command (DzKK) inventory fired... More of this article »
Saudi Arabia, South Korea to Jointly Produce Biho II Air Defense Systems
Saudi Arabia’s Science Technology has partnered with South Korea’s Hanwha Defense to jointly produce new K30 Biho (Flying Tiger) II air defense systems (ADS). According to the company, a hybrid Biho ADS completed foreign trials... More of this article »
Sweden Breaks Anti-war Doctrine, Delivers Shoulder-Fired Missile Launchers to Ukraine
Sweden broke its doctrine of not sending weapons to countries in active conflict and decided to deliver AT4 anti-tank missile launchers to Ukraine. “A Ukrainian soldier is now equipped with Swedish-supplied AT4 light anti-tank weapon.... More of this article »
Asian Country Orders Hermes 900 UAVs for $300M
Elbit Systems announced today it was awarded an approximately $300 million contract by a country in Asia to supply Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The contract will be performed over a period of five years. Under the contract,... More of this article »
Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Cannot Beat Bayraktar UAVs: Baykar
Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar that manufactures Bayaraktar TB2 drones has claimed that these aircraft cannot be defeated by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems. “Russian electronic warfare systems will not be able to interfere... More of this article »
Saudi Arabia Negotiating S-400, Su-35 Buy
Saudi Arabia is negotiating the purchase of S-400 air defense systems and Su-35 jets with Russia, three years after the two countries signed a military cooperation agreement. “Until we sign the contracts, we are not talking about... More of this article »
UAE to Supply SkyNight Air Defence Missile System to Germany’s Rheinmetall
U.A.E.’s Halcon, owned by Edge Group, will supply its first locally manufactured SkyNight air defense missiles to Germany’s Rheinmetall AG. “Edge Group has been developing its own short-range air defense system, as has Germany-based... More of this article »
Textron Systems Wins $34.4M Unmanned Influence Sweep System USV Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Textron Systems $34.4 million to support for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) Unmanned Surface Vehicle program. Designed for the littoral combat ship (LCS) as part of the mine countermeasures mission... More of this article »
Russian Military to Receive New Kalashnikov Submachine Guns in 2021
Kalashnikov Group will begin deliveries of the new 9-mm PPK-20 submachine guns to the Russian military this year. “PPK-20 supplies have not yet taken place; they are planned in 2021,” Kalashnikov CEO Dmitry Tarasov told... More of this article »
Ukroboronprom Wins Pakistan’s $86M T-80 Tank Support Contract at IDEX 2021
Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom has signed a $86 million contract to support and repair Pakistan military’s T-80UD tanks. The agreement was finalized at the ongoing IDEX-21 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Yuri Gusev, CEO of... More of this article »
Russia, Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement to set up of Kalashnikov Rifles Factory
Russia has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to implement the first stage of joint production of Kalashnikov assault rifles. “As for the contract for the implementation of the first stage of creating a joint production of... More of this article »
After Russia, U.S. announced Plans to Develop 4.5 Gen Light Fighter Jet
The U.S. has announced plans to develop a 4.5 generation light fighter jet to replace the F-16 months after Russia made known its plans for a single engine light fighter jet. The U.S. Air Force is launching a study on future aircraft... More of this article »
Russia to Demo Anti-drone Repellent-Patrol EW system at IDEX 2021
Russia’s Rosoboronexport will demo its Repellent-Patrol EW system at IDEX 2021 that is capable of jamming malicious drones from up to 20 km away. The EW complex designed to destroy small-sized UAVs. It is available in both mobile... More of this article »
Russia’s Antey-4000 Long-Range Missile System to Debut at IDEX 2021
IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi from February 21-25 will see the first presentation abroad of the Antey-4000 air defense missile system (ADMS), the export version of Russia’s S-300V4 system. The system will be demonstrated at the Rosoboronexport... More of this article »
U.S. Super Hornet Tracking Russian Su-35 Over Syria had ‘Several’ Technical Issues
A U.S. F/A-18E Super Hornet monitoring a Russian Su-35 fighter jet faced ‘several’ technical issues including failure of its Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) camera during a mission over Syria in 2017. The sensor breakdown took... More of this article »
Russia’s Boomerang Armored Vehicle can be fitted with Foreign Combat Modules
Russia’s Boomerang (Bumerang) armored vehicle can be equipped with foreign-made combat modules, a top official of Military Industrial Company (VPK), manufacturer of the vehicle, said. “We see the possibility of equipping Bumerang... More of this article »
Russia Tests New Kalashnikov AKV-521 Carbine
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern has begun testing a new carbine for its AKV-521 rifle. The AKV-521 semi-automatic carbine is intended to provide shooters with modular, multi-caliber weapon platform which build on purpose of mounting... More of this article »
China’s JF-17, FC-31 Jet Engine Production Line Ready
China has completed construction of a third-generation medium-thurst aeroengine production line that will reportedly be responsible for the manufacture of engines that would power JF-17 and FC-31 fighter jets. The construction project... More of this article »
Russia’s Proposed Aircraft Carrier to Have Ski Jump, Electromagnetic Catapult Launch
The Russian Navy’s proposed nuclear powered aircraft carrier will have both ski-jump and an electromagnetic catapult launch system. According to Alexei Rakhmanov, General Director of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC),... More of this article »
Russian PD-14 Engine for MC-21 Airliner passes ICAO Emission Certification Test
The PD-14 engine designed to power Russia’s MC-21 airliner has cleared emission tests conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The corresponding addition to the PD-14 type certificate was received by UEC-Aviadvigatel,... More of this article »
Russia’s Pantsir-S1 Systems Destroy ‘Enemy’ Drones Attacking S-400s
Russian military’s Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft systems destroyed “enemy” drones that were attacking S-400 air defense systems during a recent exercise in Crimea. The Southern Military District said in a statement that the Pantsir... More of this article »
Indian MoD to Buy Software Defined Radio from BEL Worth Over INR 1,000 Crore
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) today signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac) worth over INR 1,000 crore ($137 million). The SDR-Tac, jointly designed... More of this article »