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«Kalashnikov» began serial deliveries of assault boats to the Russian Ministry of Defense
Concern "Kalashnikov" began serial deliveries of high-speed, multi-purpose amphibious landing and assault crafts  and for special forces units of the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
"In...
First serial Y-20 military transport aircraft was handed over to the PLAAF
The first serial Y-20 military transport aircraft  (seriall number 11051) developed by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation was handed over to the People's Liberation Army Air...
Turkish S-70 helicopter with senior officers aboard crashes in mountainous terrain
A Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk helicopter of Turkish Gendarmerie, with senior officers on board, has crashed in the country’s northern province of Giresun on...
US MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed in Northern Syria
A US military MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed Tuesday  in Northern Syria.  No reports of civilian injuries or damage.
“The aircraft was flying a combat mission when positive...
Singapore Army unveils new PCSV armored vehicle
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) unveils new Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV) for for the motorised infantry forces. The PCSV will be commissioned by 2017.
The...
Price negotiations of K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers for Indian Army were successfully concluded
The procurement of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers (SPH) for the Indian Army has moved one step closer after price negotiations between the Ministry...
Over Warsaw will fly Hermes 900 drone during NATO summit
During the NATO summit, which will take place in Warsaw on 8-9 July 2016 over Warsaw will fly Israeli  Hermes 900 medium size multi-payload unmanned aerial...
Second China Military and Civilian Integration Expo opened in Beijing
The Second China Military and Civilian Integration Expo opened on Monday in Beijing, featuring private companies' defense technologies. More than 200 Chinese firms took...
Russia’s Defense Ministry will start receiving T-50 PAK FA fighter jets in 2018
Russia’s Defense Ministry will start receiving T-50 PAK FA (Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation) fighter jets in 2018, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov...
Beijing Yanjing Motor showcase «Tigr» armored vehicle produced in China under license
Beijing Yanjing Motor showcase new «Tigr» armored vehicle produced in China under license, in China vehicles also named YJ2080. China presents new «Tigr» armored vehicle at the Military...
Finland in negotiations to aquire used K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South-Korea
The Defence Administration of Finland has initiated intergovernmental negotiations with Korea on procurement of equipment and artillery systems.
The purpose of the contract is to...
Russian Defense Ministry signed the contract on Tu-214R reconnaissance aircraft delivery
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation and Kazan Aircraft Production Association (KAPO) n.a. Gorbunov signed the contract on Tu-214R reconnaissance aircraft delivery.
Under the contract, KAPO will...
United States seeking permission to fly surveillance aircraft through Czech airspace
The U.S. is seeking permission from the Czech government to fly Global Hawk surveillance drones through Czech airspace, the radio.cz reports.
The pilotless aircraft is...
Netherlands started to supply 150 Mercedes-Benz GD light utility vehicle for Lithuania
In late June and early July to Lithuania from Dutch began to arrive off the military used Mercedes-Benz GD light utility vehicle.
In total there...
Vietnam is negotiating to buy S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missiles
Hong Kong's Phoenix radio quoted sources from the latest Canada defense magazine Kanwa said, Vietnam is negotiating with Russia to buy air defense systems,...
PZL-Swidnik developed and produced new W-3RM Anakonda helicopter
PZL-Swidnik developed and produced W-3RM Anakonda helicopter, which is in service of the Polish Navy. Polish seamen use six such machines and two W-3...
Polish Armed Forces receives final W-3PL Gluszec combat helicopters
Polish Armed Forces has received their final of W-3PL Gluszec combat helicopters. PZL-Swidnik handed Polish Armed Forces last 2 series helicopters W-3PL Głuszec. Currently, Land Forces...
PLA Rocket Force issues new dress and service uniform
The PLA Rocket Force will issue new dress and service uniform starting from July 1 as approved by the Central Military Commission (CMC), according...