Hanwha Unveils World’s First Amphibious Multi-Rocket Launcher
Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled an unmanned multi-rocket launcher system designed for amphibious operations at the Korea Army International Defense Exhibition (KADEX) 2024. The Unmanned Amphibious...
View ArticlePoland Secures $3 Billion US Loan to Buy Apache Helicopters
The US has agreed to provide Poland with a $3.08 billion loan for the purchase of American weapons under the foreign military financing (FMF) program. This marks the third FMF loan in a year to Poland,...
View ArticleIndia Set to Receive Last Two Russian S-400 Missile Systems by 2025
The Indian Air Force said that Russia will deliver the final two out of the five remaining S-400 air defense missile systems to India by 2025. The $5.4-billion deal, inked with Moscow in October 2018,...
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US OKs Torpedoes for India, EW System for Italy, Radars for Romania
The US government has concurrently approved nearly $1 billion in military sales to India, Italy, and Romania. In separate notices released on Monday, the State Department cleared the sale of torpedoes...
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US Military Orders Anti-Drone Systems From Anduril
Anduril Industries has secured a $249.9-million contract to provide counter-unmanned aerial systems to the US military. The deal includes 500 of the company’s proprietary Roadrunner ground-based...
View ArticleUkraine Attracts More Western Defense Collaboration
Several Western defense firms have announced new partnerships with Ukrainian counterparts during a defense industry forum in Kyiv last week. American drone manufacturer AeroVironment signed an...
View ArticleFrance Unveils Development of Stealth Drone to Accompany Future Rafale F5
France has launched the development of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle to serve as a loyal wingman for the future Rafale F5, expected post-2030. The stealth drone is being designed for collaborative...
View ArticleRheinmetall Develops Next-Gen Ammunition for German, British Tanks
Rheinmetall has delivered qualification samples of the new 120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition to the German and British armies. It marks the completion of the round’s development process, with...
View ArticleRoyal Navy Wildcat Helicopter Fires Sea Venom Missile for First Time
The Royal Navy has conducted the first guided test firing of the air-launched Sea Venom anti-ship missile. A Wildcat HMA Mk2 attack helicopter struck a target barge with the MBDA missile, marking a...
View ArticleBrazil Delays Contract With Elbit Amid Israel’s War Against Hamas
Brazil has delayed a contract with Israeli company Elbit Systems for 36 howitzers, originally signed in April, amid deliberations by the Brazilian government over Israel’s war against Hamas. The...
View ArticleIndia Approves Building Nuclear Attack Subs, Buying MQ-9B Drones
The Indian government has approved the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) and the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones from the US, according to Indian media reports. Submarine...
View ArticleTaiwan Flaunts Upgraded T112 Assault Rifles, Ballistic Shields
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled upgraded versions of its domestically-built T112 assault rifles and bullet-resistant panels. During a media event in Kaohsiung on Wednesday, the...
View ArticleRaytheon Secures $736M Contract to Advance AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Production
The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $736-million contract to produce AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles in the upgraded Block II variant. The latest variant features enhanced hardware for improved performance...
View ArticleUS Approves $1.2B Sale of Munitions to UAE
The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $1.2 billion sale to the United Arab Emirates of precision munitions for multiple launch rocket systems. The proposed sale of the GMLRS rockets...
View ArticleArmenian Army Trials Indian Towed Howitzer, Bigger Order Expected
The Armenian Army has completed trials of its initial batch of 155mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) purchased from India in 2023. Six howitzers were tested in various parts of the country,...
View ArticleGeneral Dynamics UK Launches Upgraded Foxhound Vehicle
General Dynamics UK launched an upgraded variant of the Foxhound protected patrol vehicle at Defense Vehicle Dynamics 2024 in Bedfordshire last week. The Foxhound General Multi-Role Vehicle is designed...
View ArticleEurosam Tests ASTER 30 B1 Missile for First Time
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has announced the first successful firing of Eurosam’s new-generation ASTER 30 B1 missile at a testing facility in France. The missile functions as a...
View ArticleUS OKs Sale of 220 Sidewinder Missiles to Saudi Arabia
The US has approved the $251.8-million sale of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles and related support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deal includes 220 Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder...
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US Army Orders Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has received a $54.9-million contract to produce Switchblade kamikaze drones for the US Army. The deal is part of a $743-million contract previously awarded to the company for similar...
View ArticleUS Army Scraps Next-Gen Patriot Missile Replacement Plan
The US Army has decided to abandon its plans for a next-generation replacement of the renowned Patriot air defense system. Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, program executive officer for missiles and space,...
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