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Russia has rejected the U.S. demand for the elimination of the 9M729 cruise missile, as the two countries continue a spat over the INF Treaty.
Russia Rejects U.S. Demands on 9M729 Elimination Read More The Egyptian Army conducted an operation against militants in the Sinai Peninsula, killing dozens, the military announced on Tuesday.
Egyptian Military Conducts Sinai Operation Read More The Nigerian military will take delivery of new helicopters in the coming months.
Nigerian Air Force to Receive New Helicopters Read More
The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive several MiG-35 fighter jets this year and is planning on a new contract for more of the aircraft.
Russian Aerospace Forces Receiving MiG-35s Read More Ivory Coast has placed an order for a C-295 transport aircraft. On January 21, 2019, Airbus announced that the Ministry of Defense of Ivory Coast had signed a firm order …
Ivory Coast Purchases C-295 Transport Read More Singapore’s Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen has announced on social media that upon completion of a technical evaluation by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defense Science and …
Little Surprise as Singapore Identifies F-35 as Long-Term Fighter Solution Read More The U.S. affirmed the bulk of its ongoing missile defense plans with the release of the first Missile Defense Review since 2010. President Donald Trump spoke from the Pentagon, warning …
Space-Based Sensors and Directed Energy Highlighted in U.S. Missile Defense Review Read More Iran and Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation. During a visit to Baku on January 17, 2019, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian armed forces, …
Iran, Azerbaijan Ink MoU on Defense Cooperation Read More The Austrian government has ring-fenced over EUR300 million ($343 million) under a special budget intended for the purchase of up to 15 new helicopters. The helicopters being procured will include …
Austria Earmarks Helicopter Procurement Funding Read More
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract for one Freedom class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 31), the last of three LCS funded by the U.S. Navy in FY19. The other …
U.S. Navy Awards Contract for Third FY19 Littoral Combat Ship Read More