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Turkey’s S-400 Air Defense System May Have Tracked US F-35 and F-22
Turkey’s S-400 air defense system (ADS) may have tracked U.S.-made F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters in flights over the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Two batteries of the S-400 ADS are located at Mürted Lanud close... More of this article »
RD-93MA Engine, to Power Pakistan JF-17 Block III Jets, Enters Thermal Chamber Tests
A new engine for the Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet, dubbed RD-93MA being developed by Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC)-Klimov has entered thermal chamber tests to confirm high-speed characteristics in simulated flight conditions. The... 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 »
Indonesia to Buy 8 MV-22 Osprey Tilt-rotor Aircraft for $2Bn
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Indonesia of eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered... More of this article »
Indonesia to Buy 8 MV-22 Osprey Tilt-rotor Aircraft for $2Bn
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Indonesia of eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered... More of this article »
Pakistan Seen Deploying Unmanned Ground Vehicle Near Indian Border: Media Reports
Pakistan Army has reportedly deployed “many” unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) near the border close to India. The UGVs are similar to Russian-made Platform-Ms, according to some media reports. The Platform-M remotely controlled... More of this article »
Serbia Inducts Six CH-92A Attack Drone Purchased from China
Serbian President, Aleksandar Vučić officially inducted six Chinese CH-92A attack/reconnaissance drones into the country’s armed forces on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, President Vučić said that Serbia had procured... More of this article »
Blue Origin Rocket Engine Delivered to US’ United Launch Alliance, to End Russian Imports
US based United Launch Alliance (UAL) has received the first BE-4 test rocket engine, which will eventually replace the Russian RD-180 booster, used by the United States DoD to launch its heavy satellites into orbit. The engine will... More of this article »
First Indian Purchase of New MiG-29s in 30 Years
The Indian Ministry of Defense on Thursday cleared a long-pending deal to acquire 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia, making it the first deal for these jets in over three decades. The country will also buy 12 Su-30MKI jets from Moscow.... More of this article »
Libyan War Claimed 25 Large military Drones in 2020
Haftar Army’s Wing Loong II drone destroyed in May (image via Twitter) The Libyan Civil War, touted as the largest drone war in the world, has seen 17 Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and 8 Chinese Wing Loong UAVs belonging to the two... More of this article »
Embraer Buys Brazilian Cybersecurity firm, Tempest
Embraer today announced the signing of a contract for a majority investment in Brazilian Security Intelligence firm, Tempest. The largest cybersecurity company in Brazil, Tempest, positions itself as a provider of complete solutions... More of this article »
urkey’s Sungur Air Defense System Ready for Induction
Turkey’s indigenous “Sungur” man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) is all set to enter service with the military. “Roketsan’s SUNGUR air defense system is ready to enter inventory after successful shot tests,” Ismail... More of this article »
Serbia Receives Chinese CH-92A Attack Drones
Chinese “Rainbow” CH-92A attack drones arrived at Bataitsa Military Airport near the Serbian capital of Belgrade today. A cargo plane landed in Bataitsa, which transported the CH-92A to Serbia, local media reports said... More of this article »
Chinese PLA Shows Rifle-size Electromagnetic Railgun Weapon
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) revealed a miniaturized electromagnetic railgun based pistol- and- rifle-sized synchronous induction coilgun prototypes. These weapons’ technical capabilities were recently revealed... More of this article »
Engine Upgrade to Make Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov “Smoke-free”
Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will receive an upgrade to its boilers and fuel system to drastically reduce its exhaust smoke. The carrier will return to the Russian Navy after repair in 2022, Alexey Rakhmanov, president... More of this article »
Moroccan Apache Gunships to Receive Video from MQ-1 Predator Drones?
The multi-billion dollar Moroccan deal for AH-64 Apaches also includes acquisition of manned-unmanned teaming kits (MUTKs) that will enable the gunship to collaborate with surveillance drones. While Boeing only announced it scored... More of this article »
Chinese Missile Early Warning System-with Russian Help-May be Nearing Completion
A Chinese missile early warning system –based on the Russian Tundra satellites and Voronezh ground-based radar stations may be closer to completion going by recent events and statements. “Russia is helping China to build a missile... More of this article »
Turkey First Indigenous Helicopter Engine to be Ready for Integration This Year
Turkey’s first indigenous helicopter engine, that will power the T-625 Gökbey utility helicopter and the ATAK combat chopper will be delivered to Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for integration this year. “Core of the... More of this article »
Delivery of 6 Pantsir-S1 Missile Systems to Serbia in 2020
Russia will deliver one Pantsir-S1 battery consisting of six missile systems to Serbia in this year. “Russia and Serbia signed a deal on one battery made up of six Pantsir-S1 missile systems. The work on it is underway and will be... More of this article »
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 been shot down by Turkish drones and Israeli jets. However, its manufacturers tout its impressive performance in protecting... More of this article »
Sweden to Propose Development of a New Fighter Aircraft
he Swedish government on Tuesday revealed its plans to improve its military capabilities including development of a new fighter jet to replace the JAS 39 Grippen. “The development of the next generation fighter aircraft will commence,”... More of this article »
Turkish Bayraktar Drone is ‘Copied’ from Israeli UAVs: Russian media
Israel has shared technology of its Aerostar and Heron UAVs with Turkey to manufacture Bayraktar drones, successful in the Syrian and Libyan battlegrounds, a Russian news outlet has alleged. Besides sharing similar appearance,... More of this article »
Italy Procures 6 F-35 Jets for $368.2M
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract $368.2 million to produce five F-35A fighters and an F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet. “Lockheed Martin is awarded a $368.2 million contract modification. This... More of this article »
Russia Kamov Ka-52M Helicopter to Get New 100Km Range Cruise Missile
Russia’s upgraded Kamov Ka-52M gunship will soon be armed with a new cruise missile with a range of 100km. According to the government’s procurement website, state trials of the missile codenamed ‘item 305’ equipped on the... More of this article »
British Army’s ATHENA AJAX Vehicle to Begin Tests Soon
The British Army’s ATHENA armored vehicle, a Command and Control Variant of AJAX family of tracked armored fighting vehicles, will soon begin factory tests. “Our highly-skilled AJAX production team at Merthyr has completed production... More of this article »
Some 23 Russian Pantsir Air Defense Systems Destroyed in Syria, Libya: Reports
At least 23 Pantsir air defense systems have been destroyed by Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and Anka-S combat drones in Syria and Libya. Eight more Russian missile systems and 15 combat vehicles were blown up in Middle East conflicts and... More of this article »
Armenia to Start Production of Russian AK103 Assault Rifles in July
Production of 50,000 AK103 assault rifles in Armenia is scheduled to begin in July in this year. The relevant contract for the organization of the phased manufacture of AK-103 in Armenia was signed based on the decision of the Russian... More of this article »
Australia May Replace BAE Hawk Advanced Trainers
Australia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) looking to acquire Lead-in Fighter Training System (LIFTS) capabilities that could include replacing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)’s BAE Hawk 127 LIFs. The RFI issued on June... More of this article »
Greece to Receive 350 Bradley IFVs from US Surplus
A Greek Army team will head to the United States to select 350 Bradley AIFV (Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicles) from the US Army surplus stocks. The armored vehicles will replace the Army’s old M113s. Athens is also procuring... More of this article »
Russia Developing Sniper Rifle with 7 KM Range
A Russian arms manufacturer has announced the development of a sniper rifle combined with a new cartridge that can hit targets at up to 7 kilometer range. Development work has started on the DXL-5 sniper rifle, whose maximum range... More of this article »
After Copying F-35’s Stealth, China’s J-20 Duplicating its Non-Stealth Features
China’s J-20 stealth jet, believed to be a copycat design of the US-made F-35, is now duplicating its non-stealth feature – to carry weapons on external pylons. The F-35 and J-20 carry missiles and bombs in an internal... More of this article »
Ukraine to Upgrade Pakistan Air Force Il-78 Tanker Plane
AF Ilyushin Il-78 tanker aircraft (image via Ukroboronprom) Ukraine’s state-owned Ukrspetsexport company said Thursday that it signed a deal with Pakistan to repair and modernize the Air Force’s Il-78 aerial refueling tanker plane. Work... More of this article »
Czech Republic to buy 52 Nexter Caesar Howitzers for $249M
n Thursday, the Czech MoD said it intends to buy 52 Caesar howitzers built by France’s Nexter company. The Ministry of Defense of Czech Republic has begun negotiations with French firm Nexter to acquire 52 units of Caesar 155mm... More of this article »
India Orders 156 Modern BMP Infantry Combat Vehicles from OFB
The Indian Ministry of Defense has placed an order for 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) with Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for an estimated INR 1,094 crore ($145.7 million). “In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative... More of this article »
Kuwait Seeks $1.42 Billion Patriot PAC-3 Missile Systems to Protect Oil and Gas Infrastructure
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of 84 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancements (MSEs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $800 million. Patriot... More of this article »
Libyan National Army Shoots Down Own Chinese-made Wing Loong Drones
The Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Belqasim Haftar have down two of their own Chinese-built Wing Loong II combat drones supplied to them by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “It seems the LNA shot down another of their... More of this article »
China Develops 12.7mm Gun for Z-20 helicopters, Combat Vehicles
China has developed a new Gatling gun with 12.7mm caliber barrels for mounting on its Z-20 utility helicopter, combat vehicles and motor boats. China is focusing on agility and mobility for its army and marine units in anticipation... More of this article »
Swiss Internal Report Flags F-35 Afterburner Issue
A department in the Swiss government tasked with defense procurements has flagged a problem with the F-35 jet – the engine’s afterburner causes overheating at the aircraft’s rear. The Military Intelligence Service (SRM)... More of this article »
China’s PLA Replaces Two Artillery Guns with Vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer
The Chinese PLA has started receiving the new PLC 181 155mm vehicle-mounted, air transportable howitzer in mass numbers to replace legacy PL-66 152-mm guns and Type 59-1 130-mm towed cannons. The howitzers were delivered to the... More of this article »
Russian Army Orders 35 Units of MSTA-SM 152MM Self-propelled Artillery
The Russian military is set to receive over 35 units of MSTA-SM self-propelled howitzers by the end of this year. “The Missile Troops and Artillery (MT&A;) of the Russian Ground Forces will receive in 2020 more than 35 2S19M2... More of this article »
Qatar Airways Plans Flights to 80 destinations by June
By the end of June, Qatar Airways aims is to have 80 destinations in its schedule including 23 in Europe, four in the Americas, 20 in Middle East/Africa and 33 in Asia-Pacific. Many cities will be served with a strong schedule with... More of this article »
Russian Army to get 30+ Tornado Multiple Launch Rocket Systems in 2020
Russian troops are set to receive over 30 new Tornado multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in 2020. “The delivery of more than thirty modern multiple launch rocket systems to units of rocket troops and artillery of the Russian... More of this article »
Saudi Arabia to build Combat Drones from 2021
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted a license to a local company to manufacture military drones first unveiled at Dubai Airshow-2019, starting next year. On April 27, the General Authority for Military Industries approved for... More of this article »
China May Have Executed Large Order for CH-4 Drones
China may have executed a large order for CH-4 drones which are considered similar to the MQ-9 Reaper armed/reconnaissance UAVs. Twitter handles following Chinese defence industry reported Tunisia to be possible customer as it had... More of this article »
Is Ukraine a Possible Buyer for Pakistani-Chinese JF-17 Block III Jet?
A Ukraine Air Force (UAF) delegation headed by Colonel General Sergii Drozdov, UAF Commander visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAF) Kamra on March 06 this year setting off speculation that Kiev was looking at buying the JF-17... More of this article »
Eurofighter to Zoom Past Dassault Rafale with Germany’s 93 Typhoon Order
The Eurofighter Typhoon is set to race past European rival Dassault’s Rafale in new orders if the proposed German contract for 93 aircraft comes through. Germany’s defense minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced earlier... More of this article »
Iran’s Army unveils 2 Phased Array Radars to Detect Stealth Aircraft, Missiles
Iran’s Army has unveiled two new locally-made radars based on AESA technology which it claims can detect low-observable aircraft, drones besides ballistic and cruise missiles. The radars, named Khalij-e Fars (Persian Gulf) and... More of this article »
Armata T-14 Tank Tested in Syria, Delivery to Russian Forces Pushed Back to 2021
Delivery of Russia’s most advanced battle Tank, the Armata T-14 to its armed forces has been pushed back to 2021 owing to the need for more testing even as the tank was tried out in the Syrian battleground. “Deliveries of T-14... More of this article »