Pentagon’s Lack of Transparency Risks Hypersonic Weapons Development: GAO
The Pentagon’s failure to disclose more details about the challenges and progress of its hypersonic weapons development is posing significant risks to the program. This is according to the US...
View ArticleRheinmetall Orders SPEXER Radars for Skyranger Air Defense System
Rheinmetall has placed an order for an undisclosed number of SPEXER high-performance radars to be equipped on its Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun. Valued at 100 million euros ($100 million), the...
View ArticleIndia to Soon Receive Longest-Range S-400 Interceptor Missile from Russia
India is set to receive the longest-range S-400 interceptor missile from Russia, capable of engaging targets around 380 kilometers (236 miles) away. A total of 120 40N-60 missiles were ordered by New...
View ArticleJapan to Sell Patriot Missiles to US, Explore Co-Production
Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US to help replenish its stocks following Ukraine deliveries. A handful of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles will be sold to the US for 3 billion...
View ArticleLithuania, Poland Seek Joint Procurement of Piorun Air Defense System
Lithuania, Poland, and a pair of unnamed European countries have sought European Union funding for the joint procurement of Piorun short-range air defense systems. The man-portable system is being...
View ArticleNorth Korea Deploys 250 Missile Launchers to Southern Border: KCNA
North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with leader Kim Jong Un describing the weapons as a “powerful treasured sword” to defend its sovereignty, state media...
View ArticleRoyal Navy Tests Upgraded Spearfish Torpedo on Vanguard Nuclear Sub
The Royal Navy tested the upgraded Spearfish torpedo from a Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine recently. The maiden sea acceptance trial from the Vanguard-class vessel certifies...
View ArticleSpanish Army Orders Half a Million 155mm Propellant Charges From Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall will supply the Spanish Army with around half a million modular propellant charges for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition. The 205-million-euro ($223 million) framework agreement...
View ArticleIsrael Secures Long-Term Ammo Production Amid Boycott Call
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed a $340-million ammunition production contract with Elbit Systems amid boycott calls against arms and ammunition supply to Jerusalem due to the Gaza...
View ArticleUS Army Awards BAE Additional $493M M109A7 Howitzer Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a $493-million contract to continue producing the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier for the US Army. It includes production and delivery between...
View ArticleThailand to Become First Export Customer of China’s QBZ-195T Rifles
Thailand could become the first foreign operator of China’s QBZ-195T assault rifles after recently signifying its intent to procure the weapons. According to local media reports, Beijing is offering an...
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Colorado Firm to Provide Propulsion Subsystem for Lockheed’s Next Generation...
Lockheed Martin has selected Voyager Space to provide an advanced upper stage solid-propulsion subsystem for the US Missile Defense Agency’s Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) defense capability. Under...
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NATO, Raytheon to Supply Patriot Missiles for Germany
NATO has awarded Raytheon a $478-million contract to deliver Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-Ts) to Germany. It covers an undisclosed number of GEM-Ts in their Patriot Advanced Capability 2...
View ArticleRussia Operationalizes Another Batch of Malva Truck-Mounted Artillery
A new batch of 2S43 Malva 152mm self-propelled howitzers has been shipped to Russian troops, Russian defense conglomerate Rostec announced in a press release last week. The quantity of guns has not...
View ArticleUS Air Force Tests Boeing Modular Weapons Pylon on B-1
A US Air Force B-1B test aircraft recently flew with a reconfigurable weapons pylon, enhancing its weapons load capacity by 50 percent. The Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylon is designed to carry a...
View ArticleSwedish Military Enhances Black Hawk’s Range by 50 Percent
The Swedish Armed Forces is modifying its UH60-M Black Hawk helicopter fleet to enhance its flight time by 50 percent. This includes the addition of a fuel tank to the Sikorsky aircraft, capable of...
View ArticleIran Says Guards Navy Gets ‘Large Number’ of New Missiles, Drones
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have added long-range missiles and drones to the force’s navy, official media said Friday, amid heightened regional tensions following Hamas leader’s killing in Tehran...
View ArticleRoyal Australian Navy Standard Missile 6 Completes First Live Fire
The Royal Australian Navy has completed the maiden fire test of its Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) from the HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) Hobart-class air warfare destroyer in Hawaii. The “significant milestone”...
View ArticleAfter China, US Unveils Rifle-Toting Robot Dogs
The US Army showcased its ground-breaking quadruped unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) armed with an assault rifle during Operation Hard Kill at Fort Drum, New York. The demonstration was held nearly...
View ArticlePoland Inks Deal for 48 Patriot Air Defense Launchers
Poland signed a contract on Monday to build 48 launchers for the US-designed Patriot air and missile defense systems to boost Warsaw’s military capabilities. The eastern European country has...
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