| Latest Feature Stories (Free access) France and Germany Waltz Around the NGF
PARIS --- The New Generation Fighter (NGF), part of the French-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System, is still in limbo, and two recent events have shown just how frozen the project is. On May 9... Latest Press Releases Germany Confirms CH-47F Chinook Will Replace CH-53G Transport Helicopters
On June 1, 2022, the Ministry of Defense informed Parliament about the decision to replace the CH-53 weapon system. After careful consideration of all factors, Minister of Defense Christine Lambrec... Poland Sells 60 Krab SP Howitzers to Ukraine in $700M Deal
Another three squadrons of Krab 155mm self-propelled howitzers from Stalowa Wola will go to Ukraine in the coming months. The contract value is approximately PLN 3 billion (approx.. $696 million—Ed.) ... Four HIMARS Included in $700M Weapons Package for Ukraine
As part of the latest presidential drawdown package for Ukraine — this one worth $700 million dollars — the Defense Department has included four M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS.... US Plans to Sell Armed MQ-1C Gray Eagle Drones to Ukraine
WASHINGTON --- The Biden administration plans to sell Ukraine four MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones that can be armed with Hellfire missiles for battlefield use against Russia, three people familiar with the s... Germany to Supply IRIS-T Air-Defence System to Ukraine
BERLIN --- Germany will supply Ukraine with the IRIS-T air defence system, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, following pleas from Kyiv and German opposition parties to step up heavy weapons deliveries. ... Switzerland Vetoes Danish Armored Vehicles for Ukraine
Switzerland prevents the export of Danish armored personnel carriers to Ukraine. But now the Federal Council is under pressure. They are heavily armored, are intended to offer soldiers protection i... Sweden Joins R&D Program for Nordic Common Armored Vehicle
Sweden is taking another step in the acquisition of new armored off-road vehicles by joining Finland and Latvia in a joint research and development agreement. The so-called CAVS program includes the F... German Chancellor Scholz Defends Record on Arms to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended Germany's record on delivering arms to Ukraine and promised more — including modern anti-aircraft equipment. Scholz faces accusations that he has delayed ... Slovakia Officially Announces Transfer of SPH to Ukraine
Slovakia confirms delivery of eight Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Slovakia Jaroslav Nai, in a tweet. He confirmed that currently Ukrainian... Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft Tender
OTTAWA, Ontario --- Boeing and several Canadian industry partners announced today their intent to collaborate to provide the capability and sustainability of the proven P-8A Poseidon for the Canadian ... Russia Forcing NATO to Change Strategic Concepts: Pentagon
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization continues to change even as it defends the 30 nations of the alliance, Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. permanent representative to NATO, told the Defense Writers... MBDA to Unveil Sky Warden Counter-UAV System at Berlin Air Show
SCHROBENHAUSEN, Germany --- At the International Aerospace Exhibition, MBDA Germany will for the first time show the new weapon system Sky Warden NNbS for defense against drones at short and close ran... Elbit, Rheinmetall to Bid Jointly for Canada's Joint Fire Modernization Project
Elbit Systems and Rheinmetall Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for cooperation on proposing a solution for Canada's Joint Fire Modernization (JFM) project. The JFM project in... Indra Wins Three Contracts for Tiger Mk III Upgrade
On 30th May 2022, OCCAR-EA Director signed three additional contracts within the existing MKIII Mid-Life Upgrade framework for the combat helicopter Tiger. The Director signed the contract on behal... Russia’s UAC, Sukhoi and MiG Merge into Single Company
Sukhoi and MiG Corporation merged with PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC of Rostec State Corporation). On June 1, the corresponding entries were made in the Unified State Register of Legal En... Lithuania Prepares Purchase of Bayraktar TB-2 Combat Drone
During a visit to Ankara on June 1, Vice Minister of National Defence Vilius Semeška signed an agreement of cooperation in the area of defence industry on behalf of the Lithuanian Ministry National De... Lithuania Wants to Speed Up Weapon Purchases from US
“The security situation in the region has induced a comprehensive public and political support for acceleration of armed forces modernization as the primary and key guarantee of Lithuania’s security. ... US Air Force Extends KC-46A Refueling Clearances
SCOTT AFB, Ill. --- Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a seventh Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus May 31, increasing the aircraft’s operationa... Qinetiq Looks to Future Communications in Satellite-Denied Environments
Military operations are increasingly dependent on satellite RF communications particularly for strategic communications links. The ability to continue to operate in a satellite denied environment has ... USS Connecticut Is One Incredibly Lucky Submarine, Inquiry Shows
This week in The Bunker: an investigation on the crash of a Navy submarine into the Pacific Ocean floor highlights just how bad things are under the waves; a recommended roster of new names for Army b... Calls for More Investment, Cooperation at First European Defence Innovation Day
BRUSSELS --- “We must invest more in defence and make up for years of budget cuts and underinvestment. The message is clear: we need to reduce fragmentation and invest more together, starting now”, sa... ‘Five Eyes’ Chiefs of Defence Hold Talks in London
The UK is hosting the Chiefs of Defence from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States over three days of events in London. The UK Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin we... | 