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European Defence Agency Appoints New Chief Executive
2020-03-26 Read More...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Board today appointed Jiří Šedivý, former Czech Defence Minister, as new EDA Chief Executive upon recommendation of the Head of the European Defence Agency Josep Borrell. He will take office in

China Deploys 12 ‘Sea Wing’ Underwater Drones in Indian Ocean
2020-03-25 Read More...
China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones in the Indian Ocean. According to Chinese government sources, the drones were launched in mid-December 2019 and recovered in February after making more than 3,400

FS VTS Director Speaks on Russian Defense Export
2020-03-24 Read More...
On March, 16, 2020 Dmitry Shugaev, Director of Federal Service on military-technical cooperation with foreign states (FS VTS) talked to Interfax Agency to release details of Russian defense export on 2019 and drew up prospects for the upcoming

Turkey’s Harp R&D Unveils Lightweight Anti-Drone Gun
2020-03-24 Read More...
Turkey’s first electromagnetic anti-drone systems manufacturer Harp Arge (Harp R&D) unveiled its 2.5-kilogram (5.5-pound) anti-drone weapon produced with the latest antenna technology, allowing for reduced size and

Farnborough, RAF Fairford Air Shows Cancelled due to Coronavirus
2020-03-23 Read More...
Farnborough International Airshow and the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom were both due to take place in

Second Upgraded Tupolev-22M3M Strategic Bomber Makes First Flight
2020-03-23 Read More...
A second overhauled and fundamentally upgraded strategic bomber Tupolev-22M3M has performed its first flight, a source in the defense-industrial complex has told

Russian Admiral Essen Frigate Conducts Exercises in Mediterranean Sea
2020-03-23 Read More...
The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s frigate Admiral Essen, performing tasks in the Mediterranean Sea, conducted a number of exercises during its march, the Fleet’s press service said, TASS news agency

BAE Systems to Develop Infrared Seekers for THAAD Weapon System
2020-03-20 Read More...
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, providing critical targeting technology that helps protect the

Lockheed Martin Elects James D. Taiclet as President & CEO
2020-03-19 Read More...
The Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin has elected James D. Taiclet, 59, as President and CEO, effective June 15. Taiclet will continue to serve as a member of the Corporation’s Board, which he joined in 2018. He has served as

Raytheon’s Coyote Block 2 Counter-Drone Weapon Approved for Int’l Sales
2020-03-19 Read More...
The U.S. government has cleared Raytheon Company to sell the Coyote® Block 2 counter-drone weapon to approved allied nations as part of the Howler counter-drone

Naval Group Announces Major Milestone for Attack Class Submarine Program
2020-03-18 Read More...
Contracts for the design of the Main Storage Batteries Stages 1 and 2 for the Attack Class submarines have been awarded, another major milestone for the program, Naval Group

Navantia Participated in ‘Underwater Defence & Security 2020’ Conference
2020-03-17 Read More...
Navantia has participated in the “Underwater Defence & Security 2020” Conference, organized by Defence Leaders, which took place in Southampton, in London from 3-5

HENSOLDT’s Wide Range of Integrated Airborne Solutions
2020-03-17 Read More...
The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor technologies in the airborne solutions domain. HENSOLDT’s sensor solutions are deployed on various platforms, including helicopters, aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Austal Australia Delivers 6th Guardian Class Patrol Boat
2020-03-17 Read More...
Austal Limited (Austal) announced earlier this month the on-time delivery of the sixth Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of

SIPRI: Israel 8th Largest Arms Exporter
2020-03-16 Read More...
Israel’s arms exports over the past four years were the highest ever, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Northrop Grumman Demos “On-The-Move” Ground Radar Capability
2020-03-16 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) completed a successful government customer demonstration of the Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) system at Eglin Air Force Base,

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