The director of the “Kvant-Radiolokatsiya” Research Institute, in an exclusive interview with Defense Express, has reported that Ukraine has shipped a multifunction naval radar system for the U.S. military. “Last year, by the way, we delivered the same Mineral-ME to the United States. They probably need it to evaluate the enemy, since both Russia and China […]

The U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps are on heightened alert and increase patrols over Iraq to respond to a potential Iranian attack at U.S. troops in Middle East region. Pentagon officials are concerned about movements of Iranian-backed militias amid heightened tensions on the eve of the liquidation anniversary of Iran’s top commander General […]

Ukraine announced a preliminary deal with Indonesia for anti-ship cruise missiles. According to a Defense Express report, military leaders of Indonesia and Ukraine have signed agreements to boost their military cooperation, including an understanding to supply the newest Ukrainian coastal defense system, called Neptune. The deals announced in a memorandum of understanding between the two […]

American aerospace giant Boeing is on track to overtake Russian defense companies as the Indian biggest weapons supplier as the Indian Navy has expressed interest in potentially purchasing Super Hornets. Boeing’s India division, based in New Delhi, has released new footage that showed an F/A-18E fighter jet launching off a ski-jump ramp in a demo for […]

Northrop Grumman Systems has been awarded a $22 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy to provide services for Navy’s newest unmanned helicopters. San Diego-based company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. The deal, which was a modification to a previous contract, exercises options to procure software and engineering sustainment services, software support, logistics, […]

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The U.S. Department of Defense has contracted Ultra to supply the Nixie torpedo countermeasure system to the U.S. Navy. Under the terms of the agreement, Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems Inc. is awarded a $186 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE electro-acoustic towed torpedo countermeasure system. Ultra is a world-leader in torpedo defense for […]

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On Tuesday, the South Korean Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) has reported that the MH-60R SeaHawk helicopter was chosen as the winner of the long-awaited Maritime Operational Helicopter-II program. According to a press release issued 15 Dec. by DAPA, a total of 12 MH-60R helicopters will be delivered to the Republic of Korea Navy […]

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BAR Technologies that it has partnered with British company SubSea Craft Ltd in the design and build of VICTA – the world’s most advanced diver delivery unit. According to a company statement, as the principal partner, BAR Technologies has been integral to the shape and form of VICTA – designing and optimising the hull and control […]

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U.S. Marine Corps highlights its expeditionary capabilities during training on San Clemente Island, the southernmost of the Channel Islands of California. According to a press release issued Monday by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371 established two forward arming and refueling points (FARP) during the training, showcasing […]

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With the start of winter, the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, currently deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, scrutinizes inclement weather closely to advise and assist aircrew in safe aircraft operations. Safe winter operations require special procedures by airline maintenance, engineering, flight, and deicing personnel. These procedures include deicing, anti-icing, cold weather […]

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