The new millennium brought with it a new generation of fighter aircraft. The progress between the fourth and the fifth generations was primarily a leap in information technology, but the incorporation of stealth features and cutting down Radar cross section also marked the new generation of fighters. While the number of models that can be…
Qatar’s Defense Procurement and Its Relevance for The Persian Gulf Security
By 2024, Qatar will obtain an unprecedented number of military gears and aircraft. The volume of its air force will reach 96 aircraft by 2024. Development of this arsenal correlated to the 2017 Gulf diplomatic crisis. With the recent détente in diplomatic relations with its regional counterparts, Qatar found itself with an impressive arsenal and…
Ten More Days to DSA & NATSEC Asia 2022!
With just ten more days to go to DSA & NATSEC Asia 2022 – the biggest defence and homeland security exhibition in Southeast Asia, and one of the largest in the world – the excitement is palpable! After a two-year hiatus brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, DSA & NATSEC Asia 2022 is back…
Austria to Purchase 18 Leonardo AW169M Light Helicopters
Italy and Austria have signed a government-to-government (G2G) agreement for the sale and procurement of 18 Leonardo AW169M light multirole helicopters for the Austrian Armed Forces. On the 02 December the defence ministers of Italy and Austria Lorenzo Guerini and Klaudia Tanner, signed the implementation phase of the agreement at the Italian Ministry of Defence…
Russia’s Military-Technical Cooperation – 2020
In 2020, due to the pandemic-related restrictions, for a number of foreign clients, the terms of delivery of military products and implementation of contracts for overhaul and maintenance of weapons and military and special equipment were put off and rescheduled. The impossibility to ensure duly transfer of basic payment documents from customers led to…
The German Eurofighter’s Meteor Missile enters final trials
The German procurement authority has also commissioned a new self-protection system from Hensoldt, while other upgrades for the Eurofighter are also on their way
Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 Kicks off Today
Today in Tunis, Tunisia, the the 16th iteration of the North African maritime exercise Exercise Phoenix Express 2021 kicks off. Thirteen nations will operate together through May 28, announced the U.S. Sixth Fleet announced in a statement on Friday. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The 13 nations scheduled to participate in Phoenix Express 2021 include…
German Parliament Approves ‘Unarmed’ Eurodrone
The German parliament has approved the development and procurement of the Eurodrone together with France, Italy, and Spain. However, it has also set limits both for the further release of funds and for an armament not wanted in Germany for the time being. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. On the 14th of April, the…
France’s New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
The French Minister of Defence announced on 29 March the notification of the Avant-Projet Sommaire (brief preliminary design) contract for the new generation nuclear aircraft carrier (PA NG), bringing together Naval Group, Chantiers de l'Atlantique and TechnicAtome. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. The Minister also attended the signing of the agreements creating a…
“Made in Russia”: Domestic Weapons at IDEX-2021
53 companies represented Russia at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference IDEX-2021 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Of these, 15 were companies displaying military products. The country's exposition occupied 1,200 square metres and presented more than 500 samples of military products in the form of models, mock-ups, and other promotional materials. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google…