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Air Platform

Sikorsky Awarded Contract to Produce Nine CH-53K King Stallion Heavy Lift Helicopters

February 27, 2025 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract to build nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters, with language added into the contract to continue bringing down the cost of the aircraft as the […]

Air Platform

Sikorsky awarded contract to produce 35 CH-53K helicopters for U.S. Navy

December 26, 2023 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters, the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. The agreement includes 12 U.S. Marine […]

Air Platform

Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract To Build Nine CH-53K Helicopters For US Marines

February 8, 2022 GDC 0

Prioritizing affordability and utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), will build nine additional CH-53K™ aircraft at a lower unit price than previous lot buys, resulting in significant savings for the […]

Land Platform

Israel, US sign $3.1B deal for transport helicopters, refueling planes

January 13, 2022 GDC 0

Israel signed agreements to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refuelling planes from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Friday, estimating the total price at around […]

Air Platform

U.S. State Department 18 CH-53K Helicopters For Israel

August 4, 2021 GDC 0

The U.S. State Department said Friday it has cleared a sale of 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to Israel potentially worth $3.4 billion. The package to Israel includes the King Stallion helicopters, made by Lockheed Martin, […]

Americas

Sikorsky to build nine CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for U.S. Marines

July 5, 2021 GDC 0

Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division will build nine more CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, the Navy Air Systems Command said. The $878.7 million contract, announced in a statement on Friday, includes an option […]

  • Biden Administration Set To Approve 50 F-15 Fighter Jet Sale To Israel Worth $18 Billion

    April 14, 2024 0
    The Biden administration is soon set to approve the sale of 50 F-15 fighter aircraft to Israel, in a deal worth more than $18 billion, CNN reports. U.S. Senate may restrict F-35 sales to the [...]
  • Dwindling demand of oil, Saudis could rein in arms spending

    June 24, 2020 0
    Saudi Arabia may be forced to forego new weapons contracts and delay already-agreed weapons purchases as a financial crisis grips the kingdom, experts predict. The expected delay of new weapons deals could have long-term political [...]
  • Egypt Plans To Sign Major Technology Transfer Deal With Belarus

    June 4, 2021 0
    According to a number of Egyptian sources, the African country is reportedly considering license production of a number of advanced Belarusian weapons system domestically. Egypt Is The Largest Buyer Of German And French WeaponsDateAugust 5, [...]
  • South Korean KAI Unveils Polish FA-50GF Fighter Jet

    June 11, 2023 0
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  • Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

    July 10, 2023 0
    A rare Russian mobile counter-battery radar was obliterated by a Ukrainian artillery strike. Ukrainian forces blow up Russia’s counter-battery radarDateMarch 30, 2024Ukrainian intelligence forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar in Donetsk regionDateNovember 30, 2024Ukraine Destroyed [...]
  • US Space Force to Launch X-37B Spy Plane on May 16

    May 8, 2020 0
    The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, is scheduled to launch the sixth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6) on May 16 from Cape [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

  • Europe

    Russian Aerospace Forces Su-30SM dud crashes in Black Sea

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV Drones Destroying Russian Tanks, Armored Vehicles And Morale

  • Europe

    Military neutrality of Serbia, an act to balance between Russia and the NATO

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Ditches Russian Helicopters, Opt-in For Chinook Helicopters

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Northrop Grumman Anti-Radiation Missile Enters Full-rate Production

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Name Their Children Javelin and Javelina, U.S. Boost Missile Production

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Fear Of Ukranian Drone Strikes, Russia Installs Surface-to-air Missiles On Rooftop Of Moscow Buildings

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CIVMEC starts construction on new submarine rescue facility for RAN

  • Europe

    Europe lifts constraints on striking inside Russia using Western weapons

  • Uncategorized

    Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

  • Air Platform

    China’s first prototype unmanned helicopter successfully flew

  • Americas

    Russia bans Ecuadorian ‘banana’ after Ecuador agrees to transfer Russian-made arms to Ukraine via the U.S.

  • Africa

    Morocco To Buy Sensors From Canada For Its Turkish Drone

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    Russian will not gain any territory deploying 40 T-14 Armata tanks with engine problem

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The JASDF Intercepted More Chinese Aircraft During Coronavirus Pandemic Than Usual

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russian Kh-35 anti-ship missile crashes in Krasnodar region

  • Europe

    Ukraine Destroyed Howitzers and Armored Vehicles Using Bayraktar TB2 Drone in Donbass

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Rise of Turkey As A Drone Power

  • Europe

    Ukraine offers $5 million for a Russian pilot who would defect to Ukraine with a Su-57 jet

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroy Russia’s multi-billion dollars ammunition depot

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vladimir Putin Visits North Korea To Buy Rocket Artillery And Ammunitions

  • Europe

    Nordic Air Defence to trial Kreuger interceptor drone in Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Buy 40 New F-16V Jets And Upgrade 79 F-16 Fighter Jets

  • Middle East

    ‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

  • Europe

    Canada Sent More Armored Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    British Army Selects Israeli Trophy Active Protection System For Challenger 3 Tanks

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine war: Armenia, Serbia will purchase Rafale jets and air defense system from France

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • Europe

    Russia targets North Sea infrastructure as Netherlands discuss F-16 delivery to Ukraine, says the Dutch intelligence agency

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • Europe

    Belgian Company Sells 64 Second-hand M109A4BE Self-propelled Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Poland Signs Agreement With South Korea to Produce K2 Tank Domestically.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Defense Forces Validate Warfighting Capabilities in FCP20

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Install C-Dome Missiles Onto Arafura Class OPV

  • C4iSR

    Elbit Systems to Provide CMS to the Royal Swedish Navy

  • Americas

    Why I admire Admiral William McRaven?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China tensions, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to retain VFA with the U.S.

  • Middle East

    Iran warns about broader Middle East conflict If IDF responds to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel

  • Air Platform

    Thailand’s Defense Minister Recommends Saab Gripen Over F-16 Fighting Falcon

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Is Negotiating With Thyssenkrupp To Buy Type 214 Submarines

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems to build next-gen seeker for THAAD missile defense systems

  • Air Platform

    Russia postponed delivery of Su-57 to Russian Aerospace Force (VKS) until 2025

  • Air Platform

    Airbus, Dassault Aviation Agree On Industrial Partnership For FCAS Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The RAN receives third and final Hobart-class destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Middle East

    Israel Ready to Joint Venture with Arab Nations on Missile Defense

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