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Ten sailors are missing and five were injured after DDG-56 USS John S. McCain was involved in a collision with the Alnic MC, a 600-foot oil tanker. The collision took place off Singapore about 5.24 a... Latest Press Releases Germany, Norway Launch Joint Submarine, Missile Programs
Today, the German and Norwegian Ministers of Defence formally marked the start of a long-term cooperation on new submarines and naval missiles. Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide met her Germa... Japan's MoD to Request Record S$66b Budget
Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to seek a record-high budget of ¥5.26 trillion ($48.1 billion) for fiscal 2018 as the country seeks to beef up its missile defense capabilities in the face of growing th... India Launches $5Bn Hunt for 234 Naval Helicopters
NEW DELHI --- India has launched a global hunt for 123 naval multi-role helicopters (NMRHs), with potent anti-submarine warfare capabilities, as well as 111 armed naval light utility choppers (NUHs) f... Russia to Deliver 15 Ka-52 Combat Helicopters to Egypt This Year
Russia is set to supply Egypt with 15 Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters by the end of this year, helicopter manufacturer Russian Helicopters told Russian state news agency Sputnik. The delivery is... Commander of US 7th Fleet Sacked Over Ship Collisions As First Remains Found
YOKOSUKA, Japan --- Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, today relieved the commander of Seventh Fleet, Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command. ... Trump’s New Afghan Strategy Receives Mixed Reactions
The US has finally announced its "new strategy" for Afghanistan. Some at NATO have applauded the proposals, though Trump's lack of specifics on troops leave NATO insiders and allies still wanting more... US Army Wants Private Industry Partners for Unmanned Aviation
MANASSAS, Va. --- At a small airfield near the nation's capital, an innovative group of engineers is designing and building futuristic aircraft that are catching the attention of Army researchers. ... Kongsberg Wins Norwegian Sea King Maintenance Deal
Today, Kongsberg Defence Systems (Kongsberg) has signed a framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation on maintenance of gearboxes for the Norwegian Sea King helicopters. T... Latvia to Buy Stinger Air-Defence Systems from Denmark
Latvian Ministry of Defence and Danish Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement for purchase of air defence systems, currently held by Danish Armed Forces, by the Latvian side. “I am extremely ... Russian Military Testing S-500 Air-Defense System
The S-500 newest air defence missile system is being tested, stated the Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov in course of the Army 2017 International Military Technical Forum. S-500 air defence sys... Ka-52 to Receive New Missile Countermeasures
MOSCOW --- Russia's Ka-52, a reconnaissance and attack helicopter, will see improvements to its air-defense systems. Manufacturer Russian Helicopters stated on August 22, 2017 that the Ka-52 would ... Does the West Conduct Enough War Games?
How intensively are the armed forces of Moscow and Nato in Europe preparing for military conflicts? FAZ.NET has analyzed the exercises undertaken by both sides since 2015. The results are clear. ... China Says Homegrown Aircraft Carrier Ahead of Schedule
China's first homegrown aircraft carrier is very likely to start its first sea trials in autumn, as its manufacturer announced that it will present key achievements as a tribute to the 19th National C... Kongsberg to Supply Digital FCS for Finnish K9 SP Howitzers
Kongsberg Defence Systems (KONGSBERG) has entered into a contract with Hanwha Land Systems to deliver Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) to Finland’s new artillery. Finland has decided to acquire K9 ... Philippines Navy Gets US-Donated Tethered Radar System
MANILA --- The Philippine Navy (PN) will formally take possession of its first-ever tethered aerostat radar system (TARS) donated by the US government. The turnover ceremony will be led by US Embas... Airmen, Sailors Prepare to Support F-35 at Sea
EGLIN AFB, Fla. --- Two Petty Officers 1st Class from the USS Abraham Lincoln received initial training from the U.S. Air Force’s 33rd Maintenance Squadron’s Aerospace Ground Equipment flight here, Au... F-35 Took Part In Weapon Evaluation Exercises
HILL AFB, Utah --- Evaluation exercises Combat Hammer and Combat Archer ended August 18 at Hill AFB and the Utah Test and Training Range. Both are part of the Weapons System Evaluation Program. WSE... UK “Unlikely” to Deploy More Troops to Afghanistan
Britain is unlikely to increase its deployment of troops in Afghanistan following President Trump’s announcement that he will be increasing the US military presence there. The move from Trump comes... Light Attack Experiment: New Way of Doing Business for the Air Force
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio --- On March 8, 2017, Gen. David L. Goldfein, Air Force chief of staff, issued a memorandum stating that the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Off... LCS Fires Harpoon from New, Stealth-Busting Mount
GUAM --- The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) conducted a successful live-fire of the harpoon block 1C missile off the coast of Guam Aug 22, striking a surface target at significant distance ... Cobham Wins Korean KF-X Weapons Carriage Contract
Cobham has been awarded a contract in excess of £7M from Korean Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI) to provide weapons carriage and release equipment for the future KF-X next-generation indigenous multi-ro... Marine Corps Revive Mine Clearance Launcher on AAVs
QUANTICO, Va. --- Known as the MK-154 Mine Clearance System, it is the only amphibious vehicle breaching capability in the Department of Defense that can penetrate coastal defenses with explosive obst... RusHelo Ready to Deliver Upgraded Ka-27M, Mi-28UB Helicopters
MOSCOW --- The "Russian Helicopters" holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) is ready for serial delivery of modernized multirole Ka-27M helicopters for the Russian Naval Aviation. The first machin... US Imposes New Sanctions to Cut Off North Korea Support
The US announced a set of secondary sanctions against 16 Chinese and Russian entities as part of its efforts to cut off trade with North Korea and starve the country's military of the cash it needs to... Russia Records Increase in Joint Advanced Weapons Projects
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) pursues active cooperation with its foreign partners in the field of joint research and development works. “At present Rosoboronexport and... New CRADA with Laser Techniques Company
CRANE, Ind. --- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has entered into a new cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the Redmond, Washington based Laser Techniq... Marines Additive Manufacturing Brings Innovation to Battlefield
BETHESDA, Md. --- The Marine Corps Innovation Challenge was established to bring new ideas to the warfighter from the warfighter. Several Marines introduced their winning innovations to senior leaders... Australia’s DST Extends Collaboration with BAE Systems
DST and BAE Systems Australia continue to grow their close collaboration with the signing of three Interactive Project Agreements last week at DST's Partnerships Week in Edinburgh, South Australia. ... Russia Expects Over 70 Foreign Delegations at Army 2017
Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will take part in the Army 2017International Military and Technical Forum, which will be held from 22 to 27 August 2017 in the Patriot Park near ... | 