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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 […]

  • Italy open to Germany join GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet project.

    January 3, 2026 0
    Crosetto noted that Italy, the UK, and Japan are working on the conditions under which new countries could join GCAP. UK, Italy and Japan agreed to expedite the development of sixth-gen fighter jetDateOctober 27, 2024Italy, [...]
  • US Army names newest combat vehicle M10 Booker

    August 31, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army named the M10 combat vehicle “Booker” during the Army Birthday Festival at the National Museum of the U.S. Army, June 10, 2023. US to start mass production of new Booker combat vehiclesDateMay [...]
  • A Second Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroyed Russian Oil Depot In Crimea

    May 4, 2023 0
    A massive explosion has ripped through a Russian oil storage facility after it was hit in another suspected Ukrainian kamikaze drone attack. Ukrainian kamikaze drones blew up Russia’s oil depot in Kursk regionDateFebruary 15, 2024Ukrainian [...]
  • Swedish Parliament Approves 181 Pages Defense Bill Extending Gripen And GlobalEye Aircrafts

    October 21, 2020 0
    The Swedish defense ministry published a 181-page document on October 14 that outlines a defense bill to be put before the Riksdag (parliament). Having gained cross-party support, the bill is scheduled to become law on [...]
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second PCG’s MRRV

    November 25, 2021 0
    Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, held a launching ceremony for the second of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) being built for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Japan’s [...]
  • Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi Said That Bangladesh Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman Colluded with Indian Security Agencies on 5th August for Safe Departure of Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India

    September 12, 2024 0
    Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was safely escorted to India following her resignation amid political turmoil. Security measures were stringent, involving the Indian Air Force and top officials. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met [...]
Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Cyber breach at China’s National Supercomputer Centre shows brainless Chinese engineer copying the physical appearance of the HIMARS rocket artillery.  

March 20, 2026 0

The National Supercomputer Centre in Tianjin appeared to have suffered a massive data leak of 10 Petabytes of internal data, including classified information. About two months ago, we saw a sales announcement on a dark […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles for HIMARS.

March 17, 2026 0

Australia has started manufacturing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles at Port Wakefield in South Australia, with the first batch expected by mid-March 2026. The move strengthens Australia’s sovereign strike capability and supply chain […]

  • Europe

    UK, Turkey, Canada, Norway and Iceland are ready to contribute to EU efforts to boost Ukraine’s defense

  • Europe

    Russian saboteurs targeting Russian oil refinery to stop Putin’s war in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar junta declared mandatory conscription for young men and women

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Consortium aims to sale next-gen Eurofighter Typhoon to Austria, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia and Turkey

  • South Asia

    India Wants French or British Engines For Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Fighters After Locally Produced Kaveri Engine Failed In Trials

  • Americas

    Tom Cruise Received US Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award For His Role in Top Gun Movie

  • Defense Industry

    Kalashnikov Group Completes Delivery of Strela-10M3 Missiles to Russian Military

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops have crossed the Dnipro River near Kherson

  • Europe

    Britain to send more heavy rocket launchers to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Conscripts Dying By Thousands In Each Day In Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    Eurofighter Typhoon Lands in Turkey for inspection by British and Turkish officials

  • Air Platform

    Bell Delivers 12 AH-1Z Viper to Bahrain

  • Europe

    French to build six new patrol boats for New Caledonia

  • Europe

    Ukrainian drone army killed 1060 Russian troops, destroyed 66 artillery systems and 78 vehicles in one day

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over third HDW Class 209/1400mod submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Air Platform

    Germany to Send 50 Leopard Tank to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers blow up and destroy Russian artillery system

  • Americas

    U.S. Air Force’s First Female Captain Lacie Hester Received Silver Star Award

  • Air Platform

    China flooded the markets with drones as the U.S. just started exporting armed drones

  • Middle East

    US, UAE finalizing a deal for F-35 stealth jets

  • Air Platform

    Indian Army’s HAL Dhruv Helicopter crashes into Ranjit Sagar Dam

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korea plans to build its first aircraft carrier

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Russia lost more than 8,144 main battle tanks of T-54, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 models

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Purchases 12 FA-50 Fighter Jets Worth $683.7 Million

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves F-16V For Philippines Worth $2.43 Billion

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. to Sale Bunker Busting GBU-57 Bombs to Israel

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief): A junkyard of Chinese navy but a business entity of Bangladesh military

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Amid China Tensions, Japan, Vietnam Sign Defense Deal

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s New Aegis System Equipped Vessels Will Boast an Impressive 128 VLS Cells

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed oil refinery in Samara region

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future LCS USS Nantucket

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles left in the dark for two and half years about ADF’s war preparedness

  • Europe

    Russia’s Navy has a big maintenance problem, no ships ever leave ports without a tugboat

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia wants a peace agreement with Israel

  • Air Platform

    1970s Mirage 2000 Jets Proved Superior to Russian Air Force in Ukraine War

  • Americas

    US to deploy Patriot Missile Defense System at US base in Iraq

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Reveals Four Tail Numbers of Indian Rafale Jets Downed During Operation Sindoor.

  • Uncategorized

    Turkish arms makers showcase drones and helicopters aiming for export contracts at Paris Air Show

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ARC21: Australia, Japan, France And USA Join Naval Exercises In The West Pacific

  • Land Platform

    China delivers large shipment of Chinese armored vehicles and artillery systems to Burkina Faso.

  • Americas

    Israel Delivers Second Batch Of Iron Dome To US Army

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems Awarded $82 Million Contract to Supply Protection Systems and Electro-Optical Sights to the Netherlands

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korean Soldiers Crossed The DMZ But Returned After South Korea Fired Warning Shots

  • Europe

    Trump Administration Imposed CAATSA Sanctions on Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia’s Corvette “Provorny”, which is under construction, caught fire in St. Petersburg

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