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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 […]

  • Ukrspecsystems develops new Shark reconnaissance drone

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  • Turkish Drone Maker Baykar and Defense Giant Aselsan Manufactured 1000 Ventilators

    April 28, 2020 0
    In Turkey, three companies – unmanned aerial vehicle producer Baykar, defense giant Aselsan and major appliances firm Arçelik – have decided to support the mass production of technology firm BIOSYS’ mechanical ventilator, the Biyovent, learned [...]
  • Russia Used Chemical Bombs In Ukraine, Is the West Dumb Not To Supply NASAMS Missile to Ukraine?

    March 14, 2022 0
    Russia has been accused of using a “filthy” chemical bomb on civilians that was referred to by the Nazis as a “flaming onion” and inflicts “indescribable suffering”. The phosphous bomb’s signature is a loud bang [...]
  • French Navy Tests E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aboard Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

    February 15, 2022 0
    A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft is set to conduct interactions with the French carrier strike group (CSG) and French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This will mark [...]
  • Austal gets $128 million to build US Navy’s auxiliary floating dry dock

    July 14, 2022 0
    Shipbuilder Austal USA has been awarded the detailed design and construction (DD&C) contract valued at $128 million for the US Navy auxiliary floating dry dock medium (AFDM).  Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov catches fireDateDecember [...]
  • IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

    November 4, 2021 0
    Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement of cooperation with Romanian defense company IAR-Brasov on UAVs to offer advanced UAVs solutions, based on IAI’s Tactical Heron, in Romania. Israeli IAI Unveils Groundbreaking Surveillance SystemsDateMarch 13, [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled guns

  • Middle East

    Israel Won’t Oppose F-35 Sale To UAE

  • Europe

    Belgium Purchased 9 CEASAR Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran Facing Major Crisis With Its Air Defense System That Failed To Deter Israeli Attacks

  • Naval Platforms

    AVIC Shenyang FC-31 Naval Variant To Debut In 2021

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s Chairman Tarique Rahman: The Original Graft King And Drug Lord Announced his Return To Politics After Surrendering His Bangladeshi Passport

  • Europe

    Czech Republic delivers 89 main battle tanks to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Marand Joins Rheinmetall To Build IFV For Australian Army

  • Naval Platforms

    Thyssenkrupp Marinesystems MEKO-class Frigate

  • Middle East

    Israeli F-35I Adir hits the area protected by S-300 and S-400 SAM systems in Syria

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi turned ugly toward Tarique Rahman’s friendship offer by ordering the BSF to release deadly crocodiles and venomous snakes through the 4,096 km Bangladesh–India border.

  • Middle East

    F-15 forced an Iranian passenger jet to turn around

  • Air Platform

    Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Army Test Fires Israeli-made ATMOS 155mm Howitzer Boosting Long-Range Strike.

  • Air Platform

    The Philippines Shortlisted South Korean KF-21 For $7 Billion Fighter Jets Acquisition Program

  • Africa

    The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Zelenskyy: Swedish-made ‘Sukhoi killer’ Gripen jets nearing appearance in Ukrainian skies

  • C4iSR

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture an active protection system, according to a Russian defence expert.

  • Land Platform

    Norinco delivers airdrop-capable armored vehicle to PLA

  • Counter-drone System

    Greece purchases counter-drone system from Israel.

  • South Asia

    Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Purged Bangladesh Military, Turned Bangladesh Into India’s Client State

  • Africa

    Damen delivers FCS 3307 patrol vessel to Nigeria’s Homeland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A Ukrainian Army Officer Warned Taiwan of Possible Wartime Scenarios.

  • Africa

    Sanctions Hit Rostec, China Quietly Replaced Russia As Arms Exporter

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Middle East

    ‘Suicide drone’ used to attack Israeli ship, report

  • Air Platform

    General Atomics to Develop AI Sensors for Prototype Drone

  • Defense Industry

    Russia sent a commercial proposal for the delivery of 21 MiG-21 to India

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine War Promoted Rapid Growth Of Israeli Weapons Export To Europe And Asia

  • Europe

    Poland To Buy South Korean AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Europe

    Germany confirms their willingness to provide Ukraine with Taurus missile if U.S. delivers ATACMS missile

  • Europe

    Poland signed $2.6 billion deal to buy 150 K9 howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine says its Neptune cruise missiles hit the Russian airbase in Crimea damaging 12 Su-30 and one Su-24 aircraft

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing and Australian Ferra Engineering Signed MoU to Produce Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) Wing Kits

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Breaks Altitude Records Of 33,000 Feet

  • Europe

    Russian Investigators Released The Cause Of Su-35 Accidents

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian NASAMS Shot Down Russia’s Over-hyped Su-35 Fighter Jet In Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Romania to purchase KF51 main battle tanks.

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ With A Kamikaze Drone

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Australian Navy’s Shortfin Barracuda Class Submarine

  • Europe

    Serbia ditches military alliance with Russia and opt-in for European fighter jets

  • C4iSR

    Australian-built Drone Jammer Helping Ukrainian Soldiers Fight Russian Drones

  • Infantry Weapons

    Raytheon Launched Deadlier F-model Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Called Off Strike On Moscow At U.S. Request

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Solomon Islands Refused To Refuel U.S. Coast Guard Vessel

  • Air Platform

    Turkish firm develops satellite terminal for UAV

  • South Asia

    India, U.S. begin two-day naval exercise in eastern Indian Ocean region

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery strikes destroyed Russia’s mine-laying vehicles

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