The US has bought 60 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems from Jordan for Ukraine. Amman purchased the German-made systems from the Netherlands for 21 million euros ($22 million) in 2013, De Telegraaf reported, adding that the […]
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and HII have been awarded multiyear procurement contracts to build nine Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for the U.S. Navy. According to the Pentagon’s announcements, last week, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division was […]
The U.S. military is moving an aircraft carrier strike group and military aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, and will also begin supplying Israel with munitions and other military supplies immediately, said […]
Lockheed Martin, supporting the U.S. Navy, marked the successful launch of one Trident II D5 Life Extension Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM). The US Navy conducted Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32) launching an unarmed missile from […]
The US and Vietnam are discussing arms transfers. The package will probably include 4.5 generation F-16V Block 70 Fighting Falcon multirole fighters, reported Reuters news agency. Beyond a half-dozen investment agreements which provided business benefits for both […]
The United States is making progress toward a landmark agreement that would see Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel in exchange for a U.S. defense pact and help developing its own civilian nuclear program, two […]
Armenia on Monday launched a joint military exercise with the United States, a move that has angered the Caucasus nation’s main ally, Russia. The “Eagle Partner” war games will run through Sept. 20 and involve […]
The US sees Australia as a testing ground for new weapons systems, including hypersonic weapons. Attention is being paid to developing advanced capabilities within the AUKUS alliance, which also includes the UK. At the moment, […]
The US Navy has commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123). As informed, the ceremony took place in Key West, Florida, on 13 May. The ship’s namesake, Lenah Sutcliffe […]
The US Marine Corps plans to buy three batteries of Iron Dome air defence systems and nearly 2,000 Tamir missile interceptors. The service’s plan was published on the government’s website. The contract will be signed […]
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