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One of the major distinguishing factors between the CH-47F model and its predecessors is that the design is engineered to improve reliability and decrease operating costs. All new airframe, …
CH-47F: Greater Reliability, Lower Operating Costs Read More Poland has formulated plans for the modernization of its Soviet-legacy fleet of Mil Mi-24 “Hind” attack helicopters. The aim is to reach out to potential vendors from July through September …
Poland Moving Forward on Mi-24 Helicopter Modernization Read More Pakistan’s Army carried out a launch of a quad salvo of Nasr short-range ballistic missiles.
Pakistan Test-Fires Nasr SRBM Read More
The U.S. Navy will commission its second Zumwalt class destroyer on Saturday, January 26. The commissioning ceremony for the future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) will be held at Naval …
U.S. Navy to Commission Second Zumwalt Class Destroyer Read More Saudi Arabia may have constructed a production site for ballistic missiles, The Washington Post reports, citing satellite imagery. On January 23, The Washington Post reported that Saudi Arabia appears to …
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Constructed Missile Production Facility Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. British defense giant BAE Systems has sold a majority stake in its Land UK tank and combat vehicle division to German competitor …
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Establish U.K.-Based Land Systems Joint Venture Read More The U.S. Air Force formally accepted its first KC-46 tanker from Boeing earlier this month, and that aircraft is expected to touch down at McConnell Air Force Base on Friday …
Refueling Pods Impacting KC-46 Deliveries Read More 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 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