The US has approved the sale of three air defence radar systems, twelve C-130 Super Hercules military transport aircraft, and related equipment to the Egyptian government for a total sum of $2.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), responsible for the supply of military equipment and weapons abroad under intergovernmental agreements, announced this on…
ADAS 2022: NEW DATES!
The organizers of the Asian Defence, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition & Conference (ADAS 2022) have announced new dates for the exhibition. The event is now to be held on 27-29 April at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila (the Philippines). [newslist] The Fourth Edition of the ADAS Series was initially set to take place…
Leonardo Leads Work in Typhoon’s E-Scan Radar
Italian Leonardo will deliver R&D work as well as key antenna, processor and APSC components for the HENSOLDT-led ECRS Mk along with the development and delivery of the Typhoon’s ECRS Mk0 and ECRS Mk2 radars. [newslist] Leonardo has announced in a press release that it has signed contracts valued at more than €260 million with…
Turkey Aspires To Export its HÜRJET to Malaysia
Turkey's TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries) has started the process of assembling the prototype of the HÜRJET, the country's first national training and light assault aircraft. The Hürjet is planned to have its first flight on 18 March 2023. [newslist] HÜRJETHÜRJET, tailored to become a fifth-generation training aircraft, will be equipped with an advanced mission computer in…
The Philippines, the First Export Customer of BrahMos
The Philippines has announced the procurement of the BrahMos medium-range supersonic cruise missile under the third horizon of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP). [newslist] "Philippine Army’s acquisition of BrahMos is programmed under the 3rd Horizon (2023-2027) of the RAFPMP. Hence, the army is yet to acquire said units since…
Iran, China, Russia Joint Naval Drills Kick off Tomorrow
Citing the Iranian Army press Service, the ISNA news agency announced the beginning of joint naval drills on January 21. The Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies are going to participate in maneuvers in the northern Indian Ocean waters. The drills are going to be focused on firing against targets, counterterrorist operations, rescuing a ship from…
Cybercrime to Cost the World Over $10 Trillion by 2025
"Cybercrime threat is very real and is a widespread challenge faced by all countries. Together, we must be resilient at all times." - stated Sri Acryl Sani bin Abdullah Sani, Malysia's Inspector General of Police speaking on the growing of cybercrime cases. [newslist] The need for regional collaboration in cybersecurity has never been greater.…
WDS to Positively Affect KSA’s Economy
As Saudi Arabia looks to localize 50% of its military expenditure under national Vision 2030 objectives, the World Defense Show (WDS) – taking place in Riyadh from 6-9 March 2022 under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – will unlock opportunities for international exhibitors & visitors to be part of the Kingdom’s…
Tokyo and Beijing Set Up a Military Hotline
Tokyo and Beijing agree to set up a military hotline creating an emergency communication mechanism to defuse potential crises over disputed islands and the Taiwan Strait, said Japanese officials. [newslist] The Financial Times has reported that the Japanese defence ministry said the governments agreed to set up the link by the end of 2022 during…
Finland Picks F-35 for its Next Multi-Role Fighter
Finland has decided to procure 64 F-35A Block 4 multi-role fighters. Lockheed-Martins F-35 won out in the 10 billion Euro programme to replace the Hornet. It won out over SAABs Gripen, Boeings (updated) F/A-18, Dassualts Rafale and the Eurofighter Typhoon. [newslist] On the 10th of December, the Government of Finland has authorised the Finnish…













