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Venezuela Shoots Down Drug-carrying US-registered Aircraft
The Venezuelan Air Force shot down an alleged drug-carrying US-registered aircraft on Tuesday, the third such incident this year. The South American country’s Interior Minister, Nestor Reverol tweeted stating that the incident took... More of this article »
Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Jet Crashes, Pilot Ejects
Pakistani Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter jet crashed earlier today marking the fifth such crash for a PAF aircraft this year. In five crashes since January 2020, three pilots have died in two crashes while pilots in three other crashes... More of this article »
GA-ASI MQ-9B Gets Leonardo SAGE 750 for Electronic Support Measure Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has integrated the Leonardo SAGE 750 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). “This will be the first time... More of this article »
China Reveals AWACS Plane with Aerial Refueling
Chinese People’s Liberation Army has unveiled the latest iteration of KJ-500 airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) plane with a probe to allow aerial refueling. The aircraft, with an aerial refuelling probe above the... More of this article »
Germany Rejects Japanese P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Germany has left out the Japanese P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from short-list MPAs it may choose to replace old Orion P3-C planes. Along with France, Germany planned to introduce next-generation patrol aircraft in 2035.... More of this article »
Russian Drone Attack
After lagging behind major drone powers such as the United States, Israel and China, Russia is attempting to challenge, if not forge ahead of some of its competitors. Russian companies displayed several drones – both for attack... More of this article »
LM to build 10 Satellites, New Link 16 Network to Connect with Jets, Air Defense Systems
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin $187.5 million to build 10 new satellites in two years and introduce new Link 16 network connectivity will be introduced to space. The SDA Tranche 0 contract of the Space... More of this article »
Turkish Military to Receive Leopard Tanks with Reactive-Passive Armor Soon
Turkish defense contractor Roketsan will begin receiving Leopard 2A4 tanks upgraded with T1 armor from October. The armor combines reactive and passive protection for the vehicles. Although the weight of the tank increased from 55... More of this article »
US Proposes NATO-Like Alliance in Indo-Pacific, Angers China
The United States has proposed the concept of the Indo-Pacific becoming a “networked region” — not in the information technology sense, but as like-minded countries working together. The proposal immediately drew the... More of this article »
Brazil Receives All 386 Modernized M113 Armored Vehicles
The Brazilian Army has taken delivery of all 386 upgraded M113 armored vehicles, nearly a decade after the modernization project was launched. Last of these Armoured Personnel Transport Vehicles were delivered to the 7th Armoured... More of this article »
Rheinmetall May Build Skyshield Air Defense Guns With India’s BHEL
Rheinmetall is likely to invest $1 billion to set up a base in India’s Uttar Pradesh (UP) state. The German company is exploring the possibility of manufacturing Skyshied short-range air defense systems with Bharat Heavy Electricals... More of this article »
Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric to Supply Air Defence Radars to Philippines for $100 Million
Mitsubishi Electric has signed a $100 million contract with the Philippines to deliver four air defence radars to warn against approaching enemy aircraft and missiles. This is the first export of a newly made “complete” defense... More of this article »
Russian Firm Unveils Upgraded ‘Orion’ MALE Attack-Reconnaissance Drone
Privately held Russian firm, Kronshtadt Group unveiled a modernized version of Orion medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) drone that can loiter for long hours and attack its target from over 30km away, during the ongoing Army-2020... More of this article »
Serial Production of Russian Mi-35P Helicopter Launched for Export Customer
Russian Helicopters holding company has launched serial production of the upgraded Mi-35P attack helicopter at the Rostvertol plant for its first export order. “Mi-35P combines the best qualities of the legendary Mi-24 family,... More of this article »
Russia’s AK-12 ‘Baby Kalashnikov’ Rifle Finds Export Market
Russia began exporting its latest AK-12 assault rifle, dubbed ‘baby Kalashniov’ to neighboring countries, according to Dmitry Tarasov, General Director of the Kalashnikov Concern. Tarasov did not name the states to which weapons... More of this article »
Russia to launch Hermes Precision Missile System at Army 2020
Russia’s KBP Instrument Design Bureau will unveil a new generation Hermes precision missile system having a range of up to 100km during Army-2020 Forum scheduled to take place next week. “During the forthcoming Army-2020... More of this article »
US Army’s cheap ‘Zombie’ Missile Targets built from Recycled Rocket Parts
The U.S. Army has built seven units of what it calls “Zombie” missile targets by recycling used or old rocket engines in order to save half the money it would have spent on test rockets. “These test missiles are called ‘Zombies’... More of this article »
General Atomics Receives $189 Million Belgian Order for MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones
General Atomics has been awarded a $188,866,819 contract action for Belgium MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement. This contract provides for four MQ-9B unmanned air vehicles, two Certifiable Ground Control Stations, spares and support equipment.... More of this article »
Hungary to Buy $1Bn NASAMS Air Defence System from US
Hungary has agreed to buy the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Budapest announced Wednesday. The NASAMS- a joint venture between Raytheon and Kongserg is a multi-engagement... More of this article »
Three Sri Lankan An-32B aircraft Arrive in Ukraine After Glitch in One Repaired in India
Three An-32B aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force arrived at Kyiv Airport in Ukraine on August 11, 2020, and after customs clearance were transferred to the SE “Plant 410 CA” for a complete repair and overhaul. One of the... More of this article »
Chinese PLA Tests New 122mm Light wheeled Howitzer, Anti-tank weapon in Himalayas
The Chinese PLA has tested a new lightweight 122-millimeter caliber wheeled howitzer besides a wheeled vehicle mounted HJ-10 anti-tank missile system. The two new weapons made their first public appearance in live-fire drills in a... More of this article »
It Took 3 Russian MiG-31 Jets to Intercept One US RQ-4A Global Hawk Drone
The Russian military on Tuesday scrambled three MiG-31 fighters to “intercept” a single US Air Force RQ-4A Global Hawk drone in the skies over Chukchi Sea as it approached the Russian border. After the intercept, the American... More of this article »
AESA Radar, Guided Missiles in Upgraded Russian KA-52M Helicopter
The first flight of the upgraded Ka-52 ‘Aligator’ helicopter, considered a competitor to the US-made Apache, took place at the Arsenyev Aviation Company (AAK-Progress), part of Russian Helicopters last weekend. The biggest improvement... More of this article »
Kalashnikov’s AK-12 Assault Rifle Chambered for NATO 5.56mm Rounds to be Unveiled at Army-2020
Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has created a new version of the AK-12 assault rifle chambered for NATO’s 5.56mm rounds that will be unveiled at the Army-2020 Forum. “Experimental AK-19 assault rifle. Cartridge used is the NATO... More of this article »
Israeli Firm Unveils Drones that Can be Launched from Grenade Launchers, Tanks
Israel’s Spear UAV has unveiled its Ninox family of encapsulated drones which can be launched from a grenade launcher by individual soldiers, from a mobile land platform, or from an aerial or maritime system. Built to withstand... More of this article »
Su-35 Jet Cockpit ‘Glass’ Can Shield Pilot from ‘Light of Nuclear Explosion’
The ‘glass’ protective cover of the Russian Su-57 fighter jet canopy is capable of shielding the pilot from ‘the light of a nuclear explosion’ besides reducing radar signature of the aircraft, its developer has claimed. The... More of this article »
S.Korea’s Locally-made 1500-HP Tank Engine Ready for Launch, Eyes Exports
South Korea’s locally-made 1500 HP engine for its K2 battle tank is ready for launch and could be exported to the Middle East and Europe. Developed by the government’s Agency for Defence Development (ADD), the 1500 horsepower... More of this article »
Air-dropped Typhoon Armored Vehicle Delivery to Russian Paratroopers from 2021
The Russian Airborne Forces will begin receiving the air-dropped 4×4 K4386 Typhoon-VDV armored vehicle starting 2021. “This year in order to conduct troop trials the troops are receiving protected Typhoon-VDV special purpose... More of this article »
S Korean KF-X Jet’s AESA Radar to Match Performance of F-35 Radar
A prototype of the Active Electronically Scanning Array (AESA) radar locally developed in South Korea for the country’s upcoming KF-X fighter jet is due to be unveiled later this month. Wang Jung-hong, chief of South Korean Defense... More of this article »
Russian 9mm Pistol with Armor Piercing Bullets Enters Production
The Russian Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH) has started serial production of the self-loading 9-mm pistol “Udav” whose unique features include armor piercing bullets. Among the patented... More of this article »
Raytheon to integrate NASAMS into Air Defense Operations Center in Qatar
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon $34 million to integrate National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) into Air Defense Operations Center (ADOC) in Qatar. “Raytheon has been awarded a $34 million modification... More of this article »
New Radar, On-board Computer Proposed in Elbit’s Upgrade of Ukrainian MiG-29 Jets
Israeli company Elbit Systems has received from its country permission modernize Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters. The need for such a permit for Elbit Systems was sought by the Ukrainian side to ensure the responsibility of the main integrator... More of this article »
US, Israel to Make THAAD, Iron Dome Air Defense Interoperable
The United States and Israel signed an agreement to make the THAAD missile interoperable with the Israeli Iron Dome, today. “After a virtual meeting with the USAFE-AFAFRICA, the Israeli Air Force & the U.S.A.F. signed a document... More of this article »
Rheinmetall Reveals Advanced Technology Demonstrator Tank with 130mm Turret
A video released today by Germany’s Rheinmetall showed a tank with a 130mm turret besides a new hull front as part of its MBT Advanced Technologies Competence demonstration, a possible indication of what will go into the future Main... More of this article »
Rheinmetall Reveals Advanced Technology Demonstrator Tank with 130mm Turret
A video released today by Germany’s Rheinmetall showed a tank with a 130mm turret besides a new hull front as part of its MBT Advanced Technologies Competence demonstration, a possible indication of what will go into the future Main... More of this article »
Ukraine Air Force Receives Upgraded Soviet-era MiG-29
The Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant of Ukraine handed over an upgraded MiG-29 fighter to the country’s air force. The state enterprise Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant, which is a part of Ukroboronprom, has overhauled the MiG-29,... More of this article »
Rheinmetall Reveals Advanced Technology Demonstrator Tank with 130mm Turret
A video released today by Germany’s Rheinmetall showed a tank with a 130mm turret besides a new hull front as part of its MBT Advanced Technologies Competence demonstration, a possible indication of what will go into the future Main... More of this article »
US Army Awards Contract for Full Rate Production of Javelin Weapon Systems
The U.S. Army awarded Javelin JV $47.24 million for full rate production of the Javelin weapon system. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of August 31, 2023. The Javelin was developed and is... More of this article »
First Five Sukhoi Su-35S Fighter Jets Ready for Delivery to Egypt
The first five Russian Su-35S fighter jets out of 24 ordered by Egypt have been spotted in the Russian city of Novosibirsk. Unconfirmed reports on social media say the aircraft are ready for delivery to the Egyptian Air Force (EAF)... More of this article »
New Bullet-proof Ceramic Windows to be tried on French Army’s NH 90 Helicopter
The French Directorate General for Armament (DGA) together a local firm, SOLCERA has developed an armored lightweight transparent ceramic window suitable for helicopter windshields and that of land vehicles. In February 2020, for the... More of this article »
UK’s Challenger Tank ‘Outmatched’ by Russian Armata MBT: Parliamentary Committee
The U.K Army’s main battle tank (the Challenger 2) is yet to receive any significant capability upgrades, leaving it outmatched by potential adversaries such as the Russian ‘Armata’ tank, the House of Commons Committee on Defence... More of this article »
Indonesia offers to buy 15 Used Eurofighter Typhoons from Austria
In what came as a bolt from the blue, Indonesia has offered to buy over a dozen used Eurofighter jets from Austria. Austrian defense minister Klaudia Tanner received a letter dated July 10 from his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo... More of this article »
Israel to Upgrade Greek AH-64 Apache Helicopters
Israel has reportedly agreed to upgrade Greek AH-64 Apache gunships besides ratifying a tripartite deal with Greece and Cyprus on the Eastern Mediterranean gas pipeline project. The Apache contract valued $34 million covers 19 helicopters.... More of this article »
All-New Russian Stealth Fighter Jet to be Designated MiG-XX or Su-XX?
Will the all-new Russian single engine stealth fighter jet to be unveiled on July 20 be designated as MiG-XX or will it have a Su-XX designation continuing under the Sukhoi lineage like the Su-57? From images appearing on social media... More of this article »
Russia’s UEC Sets up Massive Helicopter Engine Plant
Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) a division of Rostec has opened a new plant for the production of up to 350 helicopter engine assemblies per year. This is the first specialized production plant of this scale in Russia;... More of this article »
Russia Developing PD-8 Engine to Replace SaM146 Powerplant for SSJ100 Airliner
Rostec the parent company of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has revealed that work on a new engine for the Sukhoi SSJ100 regional airliner, the PD-8 has commenced to replace the SaM146 power plant currently produced by Powerjet, a 50:50... More of this article »
Ultra Electronics Receives $47M for US Navy’s Software-Defined Surface-Search Radar Systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded Ultra Electronics a contract valued $42.2 million to produce Next Generation Surface Search Radar (NGSSR) systems. The modification contract will acquire the first NGSSR production lot following a contract... More of this article »
Russian to Build French-Mistral Replacement Warships
Russia will soon begin work on its new project to build two new amphibious assault ships, years after France declined to deliver Mistrals to the Navy. “A contract for their construction has been signed. Work will begin later this... More of this article »