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The Russian defense industry will begin working on the development and production of intermediate-range missiles following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

Europe / Military Aircraft

Belarus Taking Delivery of Su-30SMs in 2019

January 30, 2019January 31, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Belarus will receive its first batch of Su-30SMs in 2019.

maritime patrol aircraft in front of clouds

Defense / Europe / Military Aircraft / North America

$2.5 Billion P-8A Contract Includes Aircraft for U.S., U.K., and Norway

January 28, 2019January 29, 2019 - by Shaun McDougall

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.5 billion contract for production of 19 P-8A aircraft. The buy includes 10 aircraft for the U.S. Navy, four for the United Kingdom, …

Defense / Europe / Land Systems

European Players Lead the International Market for Mortars of All Types

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Dean Lockwood, Military Vehicles & Ordnance Analyst, Forecast International. The European market for mortars remains generally static. As the Swedish 120mm M/29 and any number of Russian designs clearly …

Defense / Europe / Military Aircraft / North America

CH-47F: Greater Reliability, Lower Operating Costs

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 - by Matthew Beres

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, avionics, …

Defense / Europe / Land Systems

Rheinmetall and BAE Systems Establish U.K.-Based Land Systems Joint Venture

January 23, 2019January 24, 2019 - by Forecast International - 1 Comment

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 …