The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.99 billion. Notably, the Government of India has requested to buy thirty-one (31) MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft; one hundred sixty-one (161) Embedded Global…
A number of steps taken by the Indian Government & the three Defence Services to encourage women to join Indian Defence Forces are given below: (1) Permanent Commission to Women Officers (WOs) Permanent Commission (PC) is being granted to Women Officers in 12 Arms & Services (in addition to Army Medical Corps, Army Dental Corps…
The State Department of United States has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Hellfire Missiles and related equipment. The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy up to three hundred eighty-six (386) Hellfire Air-to-Ground Missiles, AGM-114R2. Also included is U.S. Army Aviation and Missile…
India has agreed to replace its military personnel operating three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10. This decision comes after a series of high-level meetings between Indian and Maldivian officials, which aimed to address the request made by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. President Muizzu, who took…
Pakistan and Iran acknowledged that they respected each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and would expand security cooperation, bidding to mend ties after tit-for-tat missile strikes at what they said were militant targets. Foreign ministers of the two countries held talks in the Pakistani capital days after their military moves earlier in January raised concerns…
Arms transfers and defense trade are important U.S. foreign policy tools with potential long-term implications for regional and global security. For this reason, the US follows a holistic approach when reviewing arms transfer decisions, in accordance with the U.S. Conventional Arms Transfer Policy, and weighs political, social, human rights, civilian protection, economic, military, nonproliferation, technology…
EDGE Group, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced a contract to deliver several robust, multi-layered counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to the UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a significant move towards reinforcing the UAE’s national security. Announced at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2024, the contract includes…
The Norwegian government has ordered new NASAMS air defence systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), which will strengthen the country’s defence capabilities to combat aerial threats. The contract has a value of approximately NOK 1.4 billion, with expected deliveries in 2026-2027. Further, the contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency includes new multi-missile canister…
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. announced completion of a deal with Eutelsat OneWeb to purchase its 50% share of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites (AOS) joint venture. Airbus is now the sole owner of AOS and the satellite manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida. The new structure is expected to provide maximum efficiency and increased…
Germany’s military procurement agency, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed a development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the Short-and Very Short-Range Air Defence System. Notably, set up in 2021, ARGE NNbS has three member companies: Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of…
