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US Army Tests Robotic Vehicle in JRMC Exercise
The US Army’s Project Origin presented an autonomy demonstration at the recent Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Germany, to emphasize the inherent dangers in robotic autonomous systems (RAS). The hope is to assist the... More of this article »
French Brigadier Dies in Mali Blast, Mali Cuts Diplomatic Ties with France
French military base in Gao, Mali, that was attacked on 22 January 2022. A soldier serving in France’s Barkhane operation died in a mortar attack on a military camp in Gao, northern Mali. The French defense ministry said in a statement... More of this article »
Australia Orders K-9 Howitzers, K-10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles for $720M
Australia has placed an order for 30 K-9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers and 15 K-10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles from South Korea under a contract valued A$1biillion (US$720 million). The announcement came more than a year... More of this article »
Saudi Eyeing Russian S-400, Pantsir-S as U.S. Air Defense Systems Ineffective Against Yemeni Missiles, Drones
Saudi Arabia has held discussions with Russia over possible purchase of S-400 and Pantsir-S air defense systems as U.S. supplied air defense systems have been largely ineffective against Yemeni missiles and drones fired at Saudi targets. “It... More of this article »
Ukraine, Pakistan Discussing Joint Venture, Technology Transfer Deal
Ukraine and Pakistan appear to be discussing several options for joint ventures and technology transfer following last month’s visit of Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to Ukraine where he was given a demonstration of... More of this article »
China Replacing Russian Mi-17 Helicopters with Indigenous Z-20 Choppers
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has started replacing its Russian-made Mi-17 series helicopters with locally-made Z-20 choppers in transport roles for PLA troops. During a recent PLA exercise, “the Mi-171 transport helicopter... More of this article »
China Launches Type 075 LHD, Pakistan Navy’s Second Type 054A/P Frigate
China launched the third Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD), and second Type-054 frigate ordered by the Pakistan Navy at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard today. Development work on Type 075 helicopter carriers began in 2011. The first... More of this article »Warning: Undefined array key 0 in /home/defenseworld/public_html/wp-content/themes/responsalambre/functions.php on line 166
Foreign Partners Refuse Component Supply to Russian Civil Aircraft- MC-21 to be Hit
A number of foreign suppliers of Russian civil aircraft projects have reneged on existing contracts refusing to provide electronic and other components, according to Vasily Shpak, Director of the Department of Radio-Electronic Industry... More of this article »
Raytheon Scores $35M AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles Deal
Raytheon has won a $34.75 million contract to produce around 120 additional AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. This modification provides for the production and delivery of 58 additional Lot 20 AIM-9X Block II all up round tactical missiles... More of this article »
Pakistan Can Use F-16 Fighter Jets Against Any Nation Other than US, Its NATO Allies: Pak Media
Pakistan is not restricted to use F-16 fighter jets against any nation other than the United States and its NATO allies, the Express Tribune reported Tuesday. Concerns had been raised whether Pakistan can use F-16s against India after... More of this article »Warning: Undefined array key 0 in /home/defenseworld/public_html/wp-content/themes/responsalambre/functions.php on line 166