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Russian Army Receives Upgraded T-90M Tanks, Malka Self-Propelled Guns
2020-04-21 Read More...
A first batch of Russia’s upgraded T-90M ‘Proryv’ Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have been delivered to Russian troops, the press service of the Russian Western Military District announced last week, TASS news agency

Iranian Army Receives Three Types of UAVs
2020-04-21 Read More...
The Iranian Ministry of Defense on Saturday mass delivered three types of UAVs to the Iranian Army to ensure the security of the country, MEHR news agency

Fortem Starts Shipment of AI-Enabled DroneHunter F700
2020-04-20 Read More...
Fortem Technologies, Inc., a market leader of counter-drone security and defense solutions, announced the shipment of the new AI-enabled F700

Iran’s Navy Chief: “Developing Nuclear Submarine is on Our Agenda”
2020-04-17 Read More...
The Commander of the Iranian Navy said on Thursday that the developing nuclear submarines is on the agenda of the force, MEHR News agency

U.S. to Supply Harpoon Missiles, MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes to India
2020-04-15 Read More...
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of ten (10) AGM-84L Harpoon Block II (photo) air launched missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $92

Aselsan Introduces Recognition System for Turkish Air Forces’ F-16s
2020-04-15 Read More...
The Turkish defense giant Aselsan introduced a recognition system to the Turkish Air Forces, enabling fast and accurate identification of friend or foe (IFF) platforms through a query and response method, Anadolu Agency (AA)

Russia to Hold Over 10 Large-Scale Drills in April
2020-04-15 Read More...
Over ten large-scale drills involving units and formations of Russia’s Central Military District will take place in April as part of the troops’ check for the winter training period, District Commander Colonel-General Alexander Lapin said on Monday,

Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M Makes its Maiden Flight
2020-04-15 Read More...
The Airbus A400M new-generation airlifter ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its

SRC Demos Open Architecture Technologies to U.S. Defense Industry
2020-04-14 Read More...
SRC, Inc. demonstrated the interoperability of its open architecture technologies to members of the U.S. Department of Defense at the Tri-Service Open Architecture Interoperability Demonstration (TSOA-ID) in Atlanta,

Leonardo to Supply Range of Electronics for Spanish Air Force PC-21 Trainers
2020-04-14 Read More...
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to provide airborne communications systems, cockpit control panels and associated electronics for installation on-board PC-21 single-engine turboprop trainers being supplied to the Spanish

Aselsan to Supply Remote-Controlled Weapons Systems to NATO Member
2020-04-13 Read More...
Leading Turkish defense contractor Aselsan has inked a sales deal with an undisclosed NATO member country for the export of its remote-controlled weaponry systems, a statement by the company said Friday, Daily Sabah

GA-ASI Ferries New MQ-9 to Holloman Air Force Base
2020-04-13 Read More...
On January 8th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) for the first time flew a new MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to a customer location at Holloman Air Force Base in New

Bittium Starts Delivering Tough SDR Handheld Radios to Finnish Defense Forces
2020-04-13 Read More...
Volume deliveries for Bittium Tough SDR Handheld radios have begun. The product deliveries are based on a Purchase Agreement signed in December 2018 according to which Bittium will supply the Finnish Defense Forces with Tough

Milrem LCM is Now Milworks
2020-04-13 Read More...
Milworks is the new name for Milrem LCM. The name change supports better the company’s identity and its actual operations. It was also done to avoid any confusion with Milrem Robotics, which is a spin-off from Milrem LCM (now Milworks) in

Rheinmetall Wins Order for Artillery Propelling Charges
2020-04-10 Read More...
An international customer has awarded Rheinmetall an order for artillery propelling charges. Booked at the end of March by Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd., the order encompasses several hundred thousand Tactical Modular

Rosoboronexport Protects its Trademark in 45 Countries
2020-04-09 Read More...
Rosoboronexport (Rostec State Corporation subsidiary) received a certificate of international registration of its official trademark in 45 countries across the world within the framework of the Madrid

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