British Prime Minister David Cameron used a surprise visit to Tripoli on Thursday to pledge Britain’s help in training Libya’s Security Forces, part of broader European efforts to counter Islamic militancy in North Africa.

Bahrain and Iraq have requested pricing and availability data for the newly upgraded H-1 utility and attack helicopters built by Bell Helicopter, said two sources familiar with the US firm’s development program.

The Iranian Defense Ministry started mass production of an advanced home-made air defense missile system.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) received the first protective cage for its next-generation MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter (photo) that will store and shield the aircraft's critical electronic components from strong electric fields and electromagnetic waves.

More than two-thirds of countries, including many of the world’s largest arms traders, have inadequate safeguards to prevent corruption in their defense sectors, a survey by an anti-corruption watchdog said.