| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases Norway Receives First Three F-35s
On November 3rd, three Norwegian F-35 aircraft flew from Fort Worth, Texas and landed at Ørland Air Base, Norway. “Receiving the first three aircraft is a major milestone for Norway. On November 10... India’s Cochin Shipyard Wins Order for 8 ASW Ships
With the Indian Navy expanding and trying its level best to emerge on the top of the world, it has issued its demand for multiple anti-submarine ships. It had asked for tenders from various investors ... UK Was ‘Misled’ and Iraq War Was Unjustified: Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown has claimed the UK was "misled" over Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction and the Iraq War was unjustified. The former prime minister, who was chancellor when the decision to g... Canada Awards C$1 Bn Contract for Fighter Pilot Training
MONTREAL --- Discovery Air Defence Services Inc. today announced it has been awarded through a competition the long-term Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract by the Government of Cana... F-35 May Not Be Up to the Job, Says Danish Auditor
Denmark’s national audit agency has revealed serious shortcomings in the decision-making process and calculations used as the basis for Denmark’s purchase of 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircr... Electromagnetic Catapults for Chinese Aircraft Carriers
Chinese engineers have developed a new propulsion system for the country's second home-made aircraft carrier, which could equip the conventionally powered warship with the world's most advanced jet la... UAE Company Sells Armored Vehicles to Turkmenistan
BANGKOK --- NIMR Automotive, a subsidiary of the UAE's Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), has today announced its first international contract to export its vehicles outside of the MENA regio... Russia to Test New MiG-41 Fighter Jet by 2020
The new MiG-41 fighter jet, which is being developed in Russia, is likely to be put to test in 2020. At the same time, the MiG-31 interceptor aircraft that are now in service will not become obsolete ... Raytheon Wins $260M Order for Tomahawk Cruise Missiles
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is being awarded $260,345,336 for modification P00010 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price (N00019-17-C-0034) for procurement of 196 Tomahawk Block IV all-up-round v... MC-21-300 Aircraft Undergoes Further Flight Tests in Zhukovsky
On November 2, 2017, the MC-21-300 test aircraft performed the first flight from the airfield of Flight Research Institute n.a. M.M. Gromov (Zhukovsky city, Moscow region). The flight lasted more than... Third Test Flight of C919 Lasts 228 Minutes
The C919, China's first home developed large passenger plane, made its third test flight on Friday morning, 36 days after its previous test flight on Sept 28. Taking off at 7:38 am from Shanghai Pu... Impressive Line-Up for Dubai Airshow Flying Display
DUBAI --- The Dubai Airshow has announced the first round of aircraft expected to demonstrate their abilities in the flying display when the event takes place from 12-16 November at DWC, Dubai Airshow... L-3 Wins $290M Orders for Undisclosed FMS Sales
-- L-3 Technologies, Greenville, Texas, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $210,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract action for aircraft engineering, procurement and fabrication. Work w... First Denel-Built Badger ICV Expected by Year-End
The Infantry Formation of the SA Army, especially those tasked with projects and acquisitions, will be keeping a weather eye on the Centurion premises of Denel Land Systems (DLS) between now and the D... The Indian Air Force’s Declining Squadron Strength
At a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence on 27 October 2017, senior officers of the Indian Air Force, including Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo, were repor... Rolls-Royce to Extend Naval Repair and MRO in the Gulf
Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) to provide naval shipbuilding, repair and refit activities across the Gu... Turkey Opens Largest Defense Training Facility in Qatar
DOHA --- Turkish National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli and Qatari Minister of State for Defense Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah attended the inauguration ceremony of the AW 139 Helicopter Simulati... China Launches Two Beidou-3 Nav Satellites on Single Rocket
XICHANG, China --- China launched two BeiDou-3 satellites into space via a single carrier rocket to support its global navigation and positioning network at 7:45 p.m. Sunday. The satellites were ab... USAF Releases F-16D Thunderbird Accident Investigation Report
LANGLEY, Va. --- Excess airspeed and insufficient stopping distance on a wet runway resulted in an F-16D being overturned and destroyed upon landing at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 23, 20... Saab Teams with Adani Group to Produce UAVs, Military Copters
A joint venture between Swedish defence giant Saab and the Adani group is looking at producing a portfolio of products, including unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters for the Indian armed forces. ... Australia's Defence Industry Is Growing, But At What Cost?
This year's Avalon Air Show in Geelong was the first chance for the public to see the long-delayed Joint Strike Fighter in action. At a cost of at least $100 million per aircraft, Canberra is slated t... USS Coronado (LCS 4) Sails Home After 14 Months In SE Asia
SINGAPORE --- The Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) departed Singapore Nov. 4 after completing a 14-month rotational deployment to Southeast Asia. During the deployment, the ship and crew o... Iraq Receives Three More US F-16 Fighter Jets
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region --- Iraq's Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday that it has received three new F16 aircraft from the United States, bringing the total to 17 since Baghdad signed a nearly ... Austal's EPF 9 Completes Acceptance Trials
MOBILE, Ala. --- Austal successfully completed acceptance trials on USNS City of Bismarck, Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF 9), October 20, in the Gulf of Mexico. City of Bismarck is slated for deliv... NIMR Automotive Expands into SE Asia with New Partnerships
BANGKOK --- NIMR Automotive is actively expanding its reach into the Southeast Asian region following agreements with top industry partners in Malaysia and Thailand. In Malaysia, NIMR and DefTech, ... BAE Australia Welcomes $200M Nulka Upgrade
BAE Systems Australia has welcomed today’s visit to the Company’s Henderson facility in Western Australia by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, following the announcement of a $200 million upgrade t... Terma Decoy Launchers for Future Philippine Navy Frigates
SINGAPORE --- In October 2016, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipyard, announced the signature of a contract to build two 2,600 tons frigates for the Philippine Navy. The 107 ... Bundeswehr Orders Rheinmetall Practice Ammunition
The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply it with new practice ammunition for main battle tanks. This is the German Army’s first-ever order of the new full-calibre 120mm pract... RAF Typhoons Return to Estonia for Training
Four Typhoons from 3 (Fighter) Squadron have this week been undertaking Air-Land Integration training with the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup in Estonia. The aircraft based at RAF Conin... US Navy Expands Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare
DAHLGREN, Va. --– New electromagnetic maneuver warfare (EMW) capabilities are emerging from laboratories to make a vital operational impact in the Fleet, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division... Aerojet Rocketdyne Gets Back on Track
After a difficult few years, Aerojet Rocketdyne is getting back on track. With its backlog steadily improving, the company has addressed its sales and past difficulties. In order to keep its momen... Ukroboronprom Officially Starts Practical Implementation of Reforms
The State Concern "UkrOboronProm" (UOP) started the practical stage of its reform – a complex transformation, including strategic planning, international audit and restructuring. This was reported by ... Finland Making Plans to Host Large-Scale Joint Military Exercises
Defence Minister Jussi Niinistö says his ministry has begun laying the groundwork for Finland to host large-scale joint military exercises in Finnish territory. The war games would resemble the Aurora... Airbus Completes Sale of Vector Aerospace to StandardAero
StandardAero Aviation Holdings, Inc. (StandardAero) and Airbus SE (Airbus) today announced that they have finalized the acquisition by StandardAero of Vector Aerospace Holding SAS (Vector) from Airbus... Expanded EW Repair Facility Inaugurated on Dutch Air Base
WOENSDRECHT, the Netherlands --- With participation of the Danish Ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund, Air Commodore Richard Laureijssen, and 40 invited guests, the new and expanded Terma facilities at Main... | 