Israel‘s Elbit Systems has developed a new version of its 120 mm SPEAR mortar. on board Oshkosh‘s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The reverse-operated mortar was successfully adapted to the light vehicle, gaining new tactical flexibility. Thanks to the reversing system, the mortar can be used in such vehicles. This mortar is an evolution of […]
Russia‘s Defence Ministry announced that the country‘s Navy will conduct exercises in all areas of responsibility of its Fleets and in cooperation with China and Iran. These exercises, it was announced, will take place in January and February. “The Russian Navy will conduct a series of exercises in all areas of responsibility of the fleets,” […]
According to the Israeli Ministry of Defence, “signatures have been signed” with the German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for the construction and development of three new advanced Dakar-class submarines. The value of the contract has been the subject of controversy, as it seems that the final price for the total arms “package” has been increased […]
Reasonable questions are raised regarding the United Arab Emirates‘ defence assistance agreement with Greece following the signing of a colossal financial agreement between Ankara and Abu Dhabi for the exchange of 18 billion dirhams (5. 6 billion euros) and 64 billion Turkish pounds! It is the second colossal economic agreement between the former enemies and […]
The six warplanes landed at Tanagra air base, some 70 kilometers north of Athens
“The Turcolibian agreement will be respected” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made statements on EastMed during his visit to Albania and the withdrawal of support for the project by the US and France, stressing that “gas to Europe will only go through Turkey“. The Americans and the French, with their attitude towards EastMed, adopted all […]
INTRACOM DEFENSE (IDE) has signed a contract with NSPA (NATO Support and Procurement Agency) for the upgrade of the Greek PATRIOT anti-aircraft systems. The contract concerns the installation and integration of all modifications of the electronic equipment, as well as the operational control of the system through the upgraded software in its latest version for […]
Sweden‘s Saab announced that it has signed a contract with the French Directorate of Armaments (DGA) for the supply of Barracuda advanced camouflage systems to the French Army. The duration of the contract is eight years and deliveries will be made on an annual basis. The contract also provides for joint work between France and […]
They discussed enhancing financial cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the EU
A response has been given to the belly landing crash of the South Korean Air Force‘s fifth-generation F-35 stealth multi-role fighter, following a statement issued by the relevant authorities, in which they said a bird was the reason for the crash. In particular, the ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force) reported that a bird “hit” […]