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Iran Names New Navy Commander
2018-08-27 Read More...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri as the new Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). The installation was made upon a proposal by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad

Russian, Turkish Defense Ministers Discuss Military Cooperation
2018-08-27 Read More...
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar have discussed the issue of stabilizing the situation in Syria, as well as military and technical cooperation between both countries, the Russian Defense Ministry told

UAE Defense Minister Attends Army 2018 Forum in Moscow
2018-08-24 Read More...
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs, and his delegation attended the opening of the International Military-Technical Forum, Army 2018, in Moscow, Russia, Emirates news agency WAM reported. The forum, which

Rostec Presents Chameleon Helmet at Army 2018 Forum
2018-08-24 Read More...
Rostec has presented a unique camouflage coating for military vehicles and soldiers’ equipment able to mimic the color of the environment at the Army 2018 Forum. The company illustrated the possibilities of the material with a soldier's helmet made

Iran Appoints New Air Force Commander
2018-08-21 Read More...
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh as the new Commander of the Iranian Air Force, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Boeing to Acquire Millennium Space Systems
2018-08-21 Read More...
Boeing will acquire Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions, under an acquisition agreement that will expand Boeing's satellite and space portfolio, talent and

U.S. President Approves $717 Billion Defense Bill
2018-08-17 Read More...
President Donald Trump approved a colossal defense policy bill earlier this week that authorizes a top-line budget of $717 billion to cover a litany of defense spending, CNBC

Pentagon to Launch Space Force as a Separate Armed Service
2018-08-15 Read More...
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the Pentagon plans to launch a Space Force, embarking on an effort to create the first armed service since

Russian Defense Ministry Publishes Archived WWII Documents
2018-08-15 Read More...
The Russian Defense Ministry has published archived documents on the history of the military aviation in Russia and military pilots’ heroism during the World War

RUAG Wins Contract for the French Army
2018-08-10 Read More...
RUAG Defence has recently been awarded another major contract for the French Army. The international technology group will be developing a total of 500 laser-based target systems that allow for realistic training exercises to prepare infantry

Iranian Defense Minister Inaugurates Caliber Ammunition Plant
2018-08-10 Read More...
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in a ceremony earlier this week inaugurated a plant to mass-produce and assemble mid-size caliber ammunition, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Indonesia to Receive First Su-35 Fighter Jet by October
2018-08-09 Read More...
Indonesia is waiting to receive the first Su-35 Russian fighter jet by October this year, Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Wahid Supriyadi has

Harris Wins Increase to EW Contract for International F-16s
2018-08-09 Read More...
Harris Corporation has been awarded a $400 million increase to the ceiling value of a single-award IDIQ contract to supply Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for international F-16 fighters - helping to protect allied aircraft against evolving radar

U.S. Defense Secretary Receives British Counterpart
2018-08-09 Read More...
The United States Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson at the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Rostec to Create Parachute for Russia’s Ratnik Next-Gen Combat System
2018-08-08 Read More...
Rostec is working on a parachute system integrated with promising Ratnik gear. The news was announced by CEO of Rostec Sergey Chemezov during the opening ceremony for the new parachute equipment manufacturing complex in

Navantia-Saab Team Submits CSC Proposal to Irving Shipbuilding
2018-08-08 Read More...
The Navantia-Saab Team announced the submission of its proposal to Irving Shipbuilding for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program. Through this significant opportunity, Navantia and Saab look forward to working with Irving

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