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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 […]

  • General Dynamics beats quarterly estimates on robust military equipment demand for Ukraine war

    June 4, 2024 0
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  • Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Black Sea Port

    January 13, 2025 0
    Russian port that hosts Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet was hit in a drone attack with video showing the fiery aftermath of the attacks, according to reports. Ukraine’s attack on Novorossiysk port complicated the future of [...]
  • US Army To Introduce Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems

    January 23, 2021 0
    The US Army is still planning to meet its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) first unit equipped (FUE) date sometime between July and September but is also deciding how to avoid subsequent delays after lawmakers [...]
  • Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia’s invasion and Trump’s presidency

    February 14, 2024 0
    The diplomatic push came after Trump shocked many in Europe by appearing to invite Russia to invade any NATO member not spending enough on its own defense. Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking [...]
  • Ukraine War: China’s Norinco, AVIC, Shenyang And Poly Group Emerged As Weapons Exporter To Russia Violating Sanctions

    February 17, 2023 0
    For decades Russia has, more than any other country, aided China’s dramatic military modernisation with weapons and technology – and now Beijing has plenty that Moscow needs as its Ukraine invasion continues, military analysts say. [...]
  • China Copies American C-RAM And Produces LD-3000 CIWS System

    December 24, 2022 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s FPV drones destroyed Russia’s T-80BV battle tank

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia Fosters Religious Tolerance By Removing Negative Portrayals Of Israel From Its School Curriculum

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up Russian T-90 tank with tiny FPV drone

  • Air Platform

    U.S. State Dept Approves 12 F-16V Block 70 Aircraft to Jordan

  • Europe

    Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian troops obliterate Russian RP-377LA electronic warfare system

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Government Approves the Procurement of Turkish-made Hurjet trainer.

  • Europe

    Germany delivers 200 Zetros high-mobility military trucks to Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth Submarine To Egyptian Navy

  • Europe

    British National Crime Agency travelled to Bangladesh as they probe corruption claims against Tulip Siddiq

  • Air Platform

    Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Enter Service With PLA Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Military Receives ScanEagle Drone and Bell Utility Helicopter from US

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Dubai Airshow: EDGE expands Al-Tariq guidance kit capabilities

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Has Less Than 50 Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile , Russia Can’t Make Any Missile Due To Sanction

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    Europe

    Here’s why so many Russian generals and commanders are dead in Ukraine?

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 16 Artillery Systems in One Day: Ukrainian MoD

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s pioneering drone technology and its growing domestic weapons industry are a “game-changer”

  • Air Platform

    Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones

  • Europe

    Serbia unveils new M-84AS3 tank with active protection system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Considers Directly Supplying Arms To Ukraine After Three Years Of Indecisions

  • Loitering Munitions

    Israel’s Aeronautics Group Unveils Orbiter 2 Strike And Surveillance Drone

  • Air Platform

    May The Best Bird Win:Battle For Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

  • Europe

    Roshel delivers 1,000th Senator armored vehicle to Ukraine

  • Africa

    South African Army Displays New Badger 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukraine unveils underground bunker for prized HIMARS artillery rockets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Denmark purchases SAMP/T surface-to-air defense missile system over Patriot missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters fleet early

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Saab Defence to update ISCMMS of Collins Class Submarines

  • Counter-drone System

    Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils HYPNOSIS Electronic Jamming System to Counter-drone Swarms.

  • Europe

    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

  • Land Platform

    The Griffon 6×6 Wheeled Multi-mission Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Turkey plans to export KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet to Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Qatar

  • Air Platform

    Spain Wants to Buy More Eurofighter Typhoon until F-35 is Available

  • Air Platform

    IPHR and NAKO published 84 pages comprehensive report exposing that Russia’s fighter jets are fitted with Western components

  • South Asia

    Pakistan moves twenty thousands troops to Indian border

  • C4iSR

    Turkey Replaces Canadian Electro-Optics System With Domestic Optics in Bayraktar TB2 Drones

  • Americas

    Ties with Russia not an alternative to US or NATO, says Ankara

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine received decomissioned Israeli Patriot missile defense system.

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • Air Platform

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Four Gripen E/F for Royal Thai Air Force.

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Plans to Purchase Chinese Air Defense Radar

  • Cruise Missiles

    France resumes production of 1,000 km range naval cruise missile.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian forces destroy a column of Russian multiple launch rocket systems

  • Naval Platforms

    Pakistan inaugurated the fourth and final Turkish-built MILGEM corvette

  • Europe

    Turkey Conducted The First Flight of Bayraktar Kizilelma Jet-powered Drone

  • Middle East

    Russian-made Anti-air Missiles Failure in Iran Sent Shockwave in India, China, Egypt, Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contract to Produce Ammo for Israeli Air Force.

  • Air Platform

    China Sends Blowfish A2 Unmanned Helicopters to Indian Border

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine received Hydra 70 unguided rockets worth $300 million

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea emerged as a major arms supplier to Europe.

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