France, Norway Say Jet Fighter Deliveries to Ukraine ‘On Schedule’
France and Norway, two of the handful of countries that have pledged jet fighters to Ukraine, will meet their commitments on schedule, the two countries’ defense ministers said Thursday in Oslo. Norway...
View ArticleJapan Orders More Air-to-Surface Missiles From US for Fighter Jets
The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $39-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) to Japan. Tokyo requested to purchase up to sixteen...
View ArticleNetherlands Buys Patriot Parts to Replenish Ukraine Deliveries
The Netherlands has contracted Raytheon to supply Patriot air defense system parts to replenish an earlier Patriot donation to Ukraine. The $529-million contract comprises a Patriot fire unit including...
View ArticleBrazilian Army Strengthens Arsenal With Turkish Heavy Machine Guns
The Brazilian Army has selected Turkish-made M2HB heavy machine guns to enhance its combat capabilities and modernize its arsenal. The deal, which is still pending finalization, involves the supply of...
View ArticleIndia Orders Medium-Range Air Defense Missiles for Naval Vessels
India has contracted Bharat Dynamics Limited to deliver Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM) to the Indian Navy. Over 70 MRSAMs will reportedly be delivered under the 29.6-billion Indian rupee...
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Denmark Bought Weapon Systems From Elbit Without Military GPS
Elbit Systems’ ATMOS and PULS weapon systems that Denmark purchased in 2023 are equipped with civilian GPS, making them vulnerable to electronic interference such as jamming and spoofing. Jamming or...
View ArticleS. Korea Approves Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) has approved the development of an improved version of the long-range surface-to-air missile (L-SAM). A total of 567.7 billion South...
View ArticleUS Army Orders Switchblade Attack Drones for Dismounted Soldiers
AeroVironment has been contracted to deliver Switchblade loitering munitions as part of the US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The $55.3-million contract is the second...
View ArticleIsrael Offers to Transfer Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine
An Israeli government official proposed handing over seized Russian-made weapons to Ukraine during an official meeting. The potential transfer was discussed at a meeting between Israel’s Deputy...
View ArticleUK Bolsters ‘Lethal Barrier’ Through New Anti-Tank Mine Procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence intends to procure new anti-tank mines from Alford Technologies to bridge capability gaps. The procurement of GLADIUS User Filled Off Route Mine systems will enhance...
View ArticleIndian Army to Place $1 Billion Order for Pinaka MBRL Ammunition
The Indian Army plans to procure over $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) ammunition within a month. Procurement orders will be placed before the current fiscal year ends on...
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Raids and Detentions in Ukraine Arms Smuggling Crackdown
Ukrainian law enforcement on Thursday detained nearly two dozen people after launching a nationwide operation including hundreds of raids to stamp out illegal weapons and ammunition trafficking. The...
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N. Korea Sends MLRS Disguised as Civilian Trucks to Russia: Report
North Korea has reportedly transferred 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) to Russia, camouflaging them as civilian trucks to avoid detection. A video circulating on social media shows a...
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German Patriot Units in Poland to Secure Ukraine Logistics Hub
Germany said Thursday it had deployed two Patriot air-defense units to Poland to protect a key logistical hub supplying aid and equipment to Ukraine. They are designed to secure Rzeszow airport in...
View ArticleIndian Munitions Factory Blast Kills at Least Eight Workers
At least eight workers were killed in a blast at a munitions factory in western India, government officials said Friday, with several others still trapped inside the building. The explosion happened...
View ArticleNKorea Test-Fires Sea-To-Surface Strategic Cruise Missile: KCNA
North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons “precisely” hit their targets. “The war deterrence means of...
View ArticleTrump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
Donald Trump said Saturday that a “lot of things” ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs. “A lot...
View ArticleTrump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
Donald Trump said Saturday that a “lot of things” ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs. “A lot...
View ArticleGermany Approves World’s First Submarine Active Defense System
The German government has approved the development and qualification of an active defense system for submarines. The Interactive Defence and Attack System for Submarines (IDAS) system is being jointly...
View ArticleIran Deploys AI-Equipped Missiles During Drills in Gulf
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has deployed missiles featuring artificial intelligence technology during military drills in the Gulf, state media reported Monday. The Guards’ naval force “fired Ghaem and...
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