BAE Systems received $114 million in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts from the U.S. Army for AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS). Noteworthy, CMWS is a combat-proven aircraft survivability system for rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft that integrates missile warning, hostile fire indication, and countermeasure controls. Further, CMWS provides the U.S. and its allies with advanced…
In a significant development, warships of US, Russia and Iran will be part of a multi-nation naval exercise being hosted by India at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27. Notably, the exercise will be held in two phases — the harbour phase and the sea phase. In all, 51 countries will take part in the…
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Aerospace, a prominent Türkiye-based aerospace and defence technology company, at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to work together on several aerospace-specific initiatives. The agreement represents a joint commitment to integrate EDGE’s advanced…
As per the news reports, Indian Navy is pushing proposals to equip Kalvari submarines (P-75 submarines) with heavy-weight torpedoes (HWT) through indigenous, global routes The two proposals include buying 48 HWT through a global tender and acquiring indigenous DRDO developed electrical heavy-weight torpedoes (HWT). The proposals are expected to be discussed at a high-level defence…
The first version of the (Light Combat Aircraft) LCA TEJAS MK-2, which is being developed for the Indian Air Force, is expected to be ready for serial production by 2027. The LCA TEJAS MK-2 will be powered by the GE-F414 engine, which will be produced in India under a technology transfer deal. Notably, the TEJAS…
Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue between the sides in the Egyptian capital. Talks are moving forward even after Israel intensified its…
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande is set to embark on a crucial visit to the United States aimed at bolstering the bilateral strategic partnership and fostering military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This visit comes at a pivotal moment, coinciding with discussions regarding the joint production of Stryker armored fighting vehicles as part of…
The Indian Army has issued an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 155 MM/52 Calibre Towed Gun System along with Gun Towing Vehicles under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The last date of response is 8th March 2024. The broad details in respect of 155 MM/52 Calibre Towed Gun System along with Gun Towing Vehicles are…
The India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD0 has signed a contract with Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad on 13 February 2024 in New Delhi, for procurement of 11 Shakti EWS (Electronic Warfare Systems) along with associated equipment / accessories for Indian Navy under Buy (Indian- IDDM) category at a total cost…
Rheinmetall is taking an important strategic step to bolster Germany’s national security preparedness. The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise is building a new factory at its Unterlüß site in the Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, further enhancing the country’s self-reliance in ammunition production. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, and…
