| Latest Feature Stories Poland Accelerates New Fighter Procurement
The head of the Polish MoD, Mariusz Błaszczak, issued a recommendation addressed to the Chief of General Staff to accelerate the new generation fighter aircraft programme. This is to lead towards spee... Latest Press Releases Spain Formally Asks to Join French-German Fighter Program, Wants Work-Share
The Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, has transferred by letter to her French and German counterparts, Florence Parly and Ursula von der Leyen, the Government's firm interest in being part of the... Lockheed, Airbus Team to Challenge Boeing on US Air Tanker Market
MADRID --- Lockheed Martin and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly explore opportunities to meet the growing demand for aerial refueling for U.S. defense customers. The companies will seek t... Russia Tests Upgraded Anti-Ballistic Missile
At the Sary-Shagan test site (Republic of Kazakhstan), the air and missile defence forces of the Aerospace Forces successfully tested a modernized missile of the Russian ABM system. Commander of th... India Says MiG-29 Serviceability Issues Now Solved: Admiral
MiG-29K, being the choice of aircraft for both the aircraft carriers, viz. INS Vikramaditya and an under-construction domestically-produced aircraft carrier, as well as two naval air stations on the E... Russia to Build Two More Large Amphibious Assault Ships
MOSCOW --- Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) will build two or three more Ivan Gren-class large amphibious assault ships for the Russian Navy, Corporation CEO Alexei Rakhmanov said on Mon... France May Sell Air-Defense Missiles to Azerbaijan: Report
Negotiations on purchase and sale of ASTER 30 SAMP / T and VL Mica air defense systems are expected to be finalized soon. AzeriDefense magazine has been informed by MBDA Systems representative. ... Latvia Signs Deal for Black Hawk Helicopters, Seeks Medium-Range SAM System
BERLIN -- Latvia is officially on deck to receive new UH-60 Black Hawk transport helicopters with the signing of a contract last month. The government-to-government deal for four Black Hawks plus acce... More Missiles Planned As Philippine Navy Adopts Boat Swarm Tactics
MANILA --- More capable and powerful missile weaponry are now in the pipeline for the Philippine Navy (PN) following the successful integration of Rafael Advanced Defense Ltd.'s Spike-ER (extended ran... UK Edges Even Closer to US for Defense
The UK and USA will work closer together than ever before to tackle shared threats as Britain expands its horizons across the globe, the Defence Secretary has affirmed. Gavin Williamson was a panel... Boeing KC-46 Tanker Completes New Test Phase
EVERETT, Wash. --- Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program has completed its planned Phase II receiver certification flight testing following three weeks of flights with F-15E aircraft out of Edwards Air Force ... Naval Group Wins Egyptian Navy Support Contract
CAIRO --- On December 3rd, at EDEX (Egypt Defense and Security Exhibition), Naval Group signs an agreement with the Egyptian Navy. This milestone marks a new step in the long-term strategic partnershi... S. Korean Satellite Successfully Reaches Earth's Orbit
SEOUL --- A small South Korean satellite designed to carry out space observation successfully reached its designated orbit after blasting off from an Air Force base in the United States, Seoul's scien... Elbit Wins $112M Airborne Intel Order from Asia-Pacific Country
HAIFA, Israel --- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a $112 million contract to supply a country in Asia-Pacific with advanced airborne intelligence systems. The contract will be p... Rheinmetall, Thales Upgrading French, German Tiger Simulators
Armed forces need access to instruction and training resources based on the latest technologies. To make the right decisions at every decisive moment in the theatre of operations, they need to master ... NATO to Meet as Ukraine Seeks Support Against Russian Attacks
LONDON --- Russia’s recent attack on Ukrainian naval vessels will likely top the agenda at a NATO meeting this week as the alliance searches for a robust response in the wake of the Kremlin’s latest a... Pakistan, China Air Forces Launch Joint Exercise Shaheen VII
ISLAMABAD --- The air forces of Pakistan and China launched seventh joint drills, dubbed Shaheen VII, at an operational airbase in Pakistan on Sunday. According to a PAF spokesperson, a contingent ... Fourth F-35 Squadron at Luke AFB to Train Foreign Pilots
LUKE AFB, Ariz. --- The 308th Fighter Squadron was reactivated in a ceremony at Luke Air Force Base, Nov. 30. The squadron will house the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s and the Royal Danish Air Force’s... MTU American to Provide Engines for Israeli Boats
MTU America Inc. (formerly known as Tognum America Inc.), Novi, Michigan, is awarded $7,946,893 for sole-source firm-fixed-price, delivery order N0002419FB028 under previously awarded basic purchase a... Poland Orders UAVs for Army, Territorial Forces
The delivery of 8 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles of the short-range tactical class of ORLIK anticipates the agreement signed on November 30, 2018 between the Armament Inspectorate and the consortium of Poli... NAC Signs Firm Order for Three Embraer E190 Aircraft
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands --- Embraer has signed a firm contract for three E190 aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the global leader in regional aircraft leasing. This agreement was announced a... S. Korea's Air Force Launches 5-Day Drill
SEOUL --- South Korea's air force on Monday launched a five-day air combat readiness drill after the halt of the joint air combat training with the United States this year, local media reported citing... Israeli Air Force Prepares for Winter Operations
The IAF is required to maintain its operational preparedness at any time, regardless of time of day or weather. As winter approaches, we decided to examine the ways aircrew members prepare for flight ... US Navy Commissions Latest DDG-51 Destroyer
BOSTON, Mass. --- The Navy commissioned its newest surface combatant, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), Dec. 1 during a ceremony in Boston. Thomas Hudner, commanded by Cmdr. Nathan Scherry, a Peculiar, ... Sabca’s Efforts Reaping Rewards for Belgian Manufacturer
NEWTOWN, Conn. --- SABCA's three-year restructuring plan, begun in early 2017, is already showing successful signs with the company returning to profitability following a string of annual losses. W... Australia Wants SMEs to Join Future Submarine Program
Local companies are being encouraged to get involved and seek opportunities in Australia’s Future Submarine Program. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has welcomed the latest Futur... Indra, iAltitude Develop Cockpit Hypoxia Simulator
SPAIN --- Indra, one of the leading global consulting and technology companies and one of the world's leading simulation manufacturers, is working together with iAltitude, a company specializing in hi... Polish Police Accept First Two S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters
WARSAW --- Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o., in the presence of the Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Minister of Interior and Administration Joachim Brudzinski, officially handed over t... Could Stealthy Anti-Ship Missile Help US Turn the Tables on Chinese Navy?
When the Soviet Union collapsed and the Red Navy deserted the world’s oceans, America’s Navy turned its attention from securing the sea lanes to shaping events on shore or in nearby littorals. It was ... Irkut Delivers MC-21-300 Fuselage to Zhukovsky
The fuselage of the MC-21-300 aircraft, designed for endurance tests, was delivered to the Ramenskoye airfield (the city of Zhukovsky) from the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of Irkut Co... NATO Intel Chiefs Discuss Countering Cyber-Attacks, Disinformation
The Heads of Allied Civil and Military, Intelligence and Security Organizations met at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 29 November 2018 for talks on countering disinformation, cyber-attacks and tradi... Royal Navy’s Amphibious Force Comes of Age
Twenty-one years of successful operations from the sands of Iraq to the typhoon-ravaged Philippines and exercises from the Med to the Pacific Rim are being celebrated by one of the RN’s busiest teams.... S. Korea, UAE Discuss Extending ‘Strategic Partnership’
The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates are to hold talks Wednesday, as the two countries seek to improve defense cooperation following the decision to establish a strategic par... US Military in Japan Ready for Contingency in Korea
TOKYO/OKINAWA --- The United States naval base in Tokyo was busy, continuing readiness preparations to counter possible military provocations by North Korea despite the ongoing peace momentum on the K... Naval Group Showcases Latest Products at EDEX 2018 in Cairo
On December 3rd 2018, Naval Group will attend the first edition of Egypt Defense Exhibition (EDEX). It is an opportunity to highlight the industrial achievements and the strength of the strategic part... | 
