| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases EU Set for New Libya Naval Mission
BRUSSELS --- The EU is rolling out a new naval operation in the Mediterranean to crack down on arms-smuggling into Libya, as it peels further away from migrant-rescues at sea. Details are still bei... Elbit Wins $670M Contract from Asia-Pacific Country
HAIFA, Israel --- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded an approximately $670 million contract to supply defense solutions to a country in Asia-Pacific. The contract will be performed... Philippine Move to Scrap US Military Deal Boosts China’s Clout in Asia
TAIPEI --- The Philippine president’s proposed cancellation of a 32-year-old military pact with the United States gives regional power China chances to strengthen its influence in Asia as U.S. militar... Drone Dome Intercepts Multiple Maneuvering Targets with Laser Technology
TEL AVIV --- In a recent demo conducted in Israel, RAFAEL’s Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill Laser Beam director. ... PLA Unveils Latest Upgrade for Z-10 Attack Helicopter
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled its latest edition of the Z-10 attack helicopter, featuring exhaust openings that face upward instead of outward, with experts claiming the chop... CRS Report on Conventional Prompt Global Strike and Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
Members of Congress and Pentagon officials have placed a growing emphasis on U.S. programs to develop hypersonic weapons as a part of an effort to acquire the capability for the United States to launc... Leonardo Delivers First Two King Air 350ERs for Maritime Patrol
ROME --- Leonardo has revealed that two King Air 350ERs, equipped as Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), have gone into service with an African Navy following their delivery by the Company, which acted as... Australian Navy to Roll Out Deployable Minehunting Drones
Driven by the need to organically protect maritime Task Groups from the threat of sea mines, the Royal Australian Navy is embarking on a technological leap through the introduction of a deployable Min... Damen Lays Keel for Nigerian Navy Landing Craft
On 9th December Damen Shipyards Sharjah in the UAE held a keel-laying ceremony for a landing craft for the Nigerian Navy, an LST 100. The start of the vessel’s construction was attended by Nigeria’s C... Russian Il-112 Military Transport to Fly Again in April
TAGANROG, Russia --- Russia will launch the serial production of its latest Ilyushin il-112 military transport plane at the Voronezh Aircraft Enterprise and the prototype will take to the skies for th... Oshkosh Wins $407.3M Order for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
OSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, LLC announced today that the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal has placed an order for 1,240 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated kits.... Ground-Breaking Solar Powered Unmanned Aircraft Makes First Flight
Persistent High Altitude Solar Aircraft (PHASA-35) has the potential to stay airborne for a year. PHASA-35, a 35m wingspan solar-electric aircraft, has successfully completed its maiden flight. The... RUSI Compares Candidates for Australian Attack Helo Deal
In July 2019, the Australian Helicopter Systems Division (HSD) of Defence’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) released a Request for Information in relation to Project LAND4503 Armed... Chinese Navy Holds Drills in Far Pacific Ocean
A warship fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently conducted an air defense exercise in the far seas of the Pacific Ocean, a move experts said on Monday showed the Navy's high... USAF Sees 2020 As Pivotal Year in Maintenance, Logistics Training
SHEPPARD AFB, Texas --- As the Air Force continues to evolve to meet the challenges of a constantly evolving global security environment, the 82nd Training Wing is working to transform maintenance and... Rheinmetall Modernizing NH90 Flight Simulators
As part of the Helicopter Flight Training Systems (HFTS) GmbH team, Rheinmetall is modernizing flight simulators for the German Army Aviation Corps’ NH90 helicopters. A contract to this effect was sig... Canadian Navy Launches Digital Asset Framework Pilot
OTTAWA, Canada -- ABS is engaged in a pilot program with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to deliver the ABS Digital Asset Framework for the RCN’s Marit... Indian Defense Minister Lauds Performance of State-Owned Shipyards
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of four Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) engaged in shipbuilding - Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), Goa Shipyar... Indonesia to Develop Amphibious Version of N219 Aircraft
The Ministry of PPN / Bappenas is collaborating with a number of science and technology institutions such as the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (LAPAN) and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) or ... Australian Navy Begins First Major Exercise for 2020
Four warships left Sydney today to begin the sea phase of the Royal Australian Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). From 17 February to 6 March, HMA S... Sydney Company to Make Parts for Army's New Boxer Vehicles
An Australian company has been awarded a contract to build the seating frames for the Australian Army’s new Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles. Precision Metal Group has partnered with Germa... Lithuania to Install Wider-Scope Battle Management System
A wider-ranging battle management system to ensure a fluent transfer of situational awareness information from frontlines to headquarters is installed at the Lithuanian Armed Forces. It is a step in t... Leonardo Drives “Digital Transformation” of Key Suppliers
ROME --- Leonardo, in partnership with Confindustria’s Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH), launches a new initiative focused on the issues of Industry 4.0 and cyber security dedicated to its key suppliers,... Triumph Forms New Business Unit to Accelerate Growth, Profitability
BERWYN, Pa. --- Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph" or the "Company") today announced that it will combine its Integrated Systems and Product Support business units into one "Triumph Systems & Support" bus... | 