| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases No Progress Seen in Russia-US Talks Over 1987 Nuclear Arms Treaty
Russia and the United States said Tuesday there was no progress in talks over Washington's intention to withdraw from a 1987 nuclear arms treaty because it says Moscow is violating its terms. "On t... Russia to Order Second Batch of 13 Sukhoi Su-57 Fighters Next Year
MOSCOW --- The second contract to manufacture 13 Su-57 fighter jets for the Russian Aerospace Forces is to be signed next year, a source in Russia’s aircraft-making industry told TASS on Wednesday. ... Raytheon Wins AESA Radar Upgrade for Marine Corps F-18s
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- The U.S. Marine Corps selected Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet fleet. Raytheon will begin delivering radars in 2020 and complete deliverie... Bulgarian Parliament Authorizes Talks with US for F-16 Acquisition
The Bulgarian National Assembly’s defence committee approved on January 15 the government proceeding with negotiations with the United States on acquiring F-16 fighter jets, Defence Minister Krassimir... Pentagon Releases Report on China Military Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. --- The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released China Military Power, a product that examines the core capabilities of China’s military. This volume in DIA’s series of Mil... Iran Announces Failure of Payam Satellite Launch
Iran said it conducted a satellite launch but that the rocket failed to reach orbit. The reported launch, on January 15, came amid growing warnings from the United States about Tehran's rocket test... Croatia Cancels Decision to Buy Israeli F-16s, Will Re-Open Competition
The Government of the Republic of Croatia at its 137th session held on 14 January 2019 declared the Decision on the Procurement of Multi-role Fighter Aircraft null and void. After a thorough analys... Lockheed Wins $172M for LRASM Production
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lockheed Martin received a $172 million contract from the U.S. Navy and Air Force for Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) production. The contract continues the production for t... US Navy Orders LCS 31, But Won’t State Cost
Lockheed Martin Corp., Baltimore, Maryland, is awarded a fixed-price-incentive firm target modification to previously-awarded contract N00024-18-C-2300 to exercise an option for the construction of on... India's Future Infantry Combat Vehicle Program Grinds to a Halt
NEW DELHI --- After a period of forward momentum in 2018, the future of the Indian Army's long-gestating future infantry combat vehicle (FICV) program is now once again beset by uncertainty, as contra... BAE Wins $481M US Army Support Contracts
-- BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $474,084,062 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for system technical support and sustainment system technical support. One bid was sol... Lockheed Wins $69M for F-35 Reprogramming Lab
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded $68,933,454 for cost-plus-incentive fee delivery order 0104 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (... US Navy Chief Visits China, Talks Freedom of Navigation
NANJING, China --- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visited China and met with senior Chinese defense officials, Jan. 13 to 16, to discuss professional interactions at sea, specifi... Marine Corps Anti-Tank LAV to Achieve IOC This Year
QUANTICO, Va. --- The Marine Corps continues to upgrade the turret system for one of its longest-serving fighting vehicles – the Light Armored Vehicle-Anti-Tank. In September 2017, Marine Corps Sys... Navantia Details Saudi Corvette Program and First Metal Cut
-- The program includes construction, on-board systems, logistic support, training and simulators and systems for vessel maintenance and Life Cycle Support -- It will provide about 6,000 jobs per y... Raytheon Wins $59M to Support MQ-9 Reaper UAVs
WALTHAM, Mass.--- Raytheon Company was awarded the following two contracts as announced by the Department of Defense on December 21, 2018. Raytheon Corp., McKinney, Texas, was awarded a $59,211,905... European SATCOM Demo Project Enters Execution Phase
MADRID --- EDA’s Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) Pooling and Sharing demonstration project (GSC Demo) entered its execution phase this Tuesday 15 January with the first meeting of th... DRS Hybrid Electric Drive for Second US Coast Guard Cutter
ARLINGTON, VA --- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will provide a second hybrid electric drive system for the U.S. Coast Guard’s next Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) under a contract from Easte... GA-ASI Forms Industry Team for Belgium’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian
SAN DIEGO --- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, announced tod... BAE Wins US Navy Communications Contract in Pacific
BAE Systems will assist the U.S. Navy in maintaining and operating multiple electronic, communication, and computing platforms under a five-year, $79.8 million contract. The program, which supports th... Sweden Names Two A 26 Submarines
HSMS Blekinge and HSMS Skåne will be the names of the two new model A 26 submarines, which will be ready for delivery in 2024 and 2025. Choosing the name of coastal regions for submarines is a long... Egypt Procuring Local Armored Vehicle
The Egyptian military is to start receiving locally-produced mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) armored vehicles. Citing reports in local media, defenceWeb reported on January 15, 2019, that t... US Navy Explores High-Altitude ASW Technology for Boeing P-8A
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The U.S. Navy's ASW Systems Development program conducts studies and analyses toward better performance of the anti-submarine mission hosted by the Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patr... Saab Launches Laser Warning System in US Market
Saab is pleased to announce the launch of its laser warning system portfolio in the U.S., which includes mature technologies for both land and naval domains, and is ready to meet the specific needs an... Northrop Showcases Vehicle Active Protection System for US Army
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. --- Northrop Grumman Corporation demonstrated advanced Vehicle Active Protection System technologies against Anti-Tank Guided Munitions during the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research D... Lithuanian Arms Control Inspector Visits Russian Artillery Brigade
On January 15 a Lithuanian arms control inspector is visiting the 9th Artillery Brigade of the Russian Federation based in Luga in composition of an Estonian-led arms control inspectors group. The gro... S. Korea, US Expected to Finalize Military Exercise Plan This Month
South Korea and the United States are expected to decide by the end of this month how to proceed with joint military exercises amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with North Korea. The allies have su... Saab to Provide Comms for New Norwegian Coast Guard Vessels
Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group AS to take on the communication integrator role for the Norwegian Coast Guard project P6615. Saab will provide the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three newly o... Kongsberg Divests Evotec to Meet Regulatory Requirements
As a result of the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine, Kongsberg Gruppen has entered into an agreement with Rome AS to divest Kongsberg Evotec. The acquisition has been made to meet regul... | 