MBDA is receiving a major boost for its ENFORCER missile system thanks to a proposed funding initiative from the European Commission’s ASAP (Accelerated Support for Advanced Procurements) program. This initiative, dubbed the ENFORCER Production Increase Campaign (EPIC), aims to significantly increase production rates at MBDA’s facilities in Schrobenhausen, Germany, and …
Read More »Saab receives order for Swedish future fighter concept studies
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding conceptual studies for future fighter systems. The contract period is 2024-2025. This includes conceptual studies of manned and unmanned solutions in a system of system perspective, technology development and demonstrations. Saab will collaborate closely with FMV, the …
Read More »Algeria Strengthens Military with Advanced Chinese Drones
Algeria recently acquired four cutting-edge WJ-700 Falcon unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from China, significantly boosting its military’s reconnaissance and combat abilities. This strategic move, reported by Algerian outlet ORCA Military in March 2024, comes amid regional tensions. The WJ-700 Falcons, currently undergoing final testing, belong to the High-Altitude Long Endurance …
Read More »Morocco acquiring Javelin anti-tank missiles
Morocco is strengthening its arsenal against armored threats by acquiring over 600 Javelin anti-tank missiles, with the deal totaling $260 million. The US State Department confirmed the approval of this sale on March 19th, notifying Congress about Morocco’s request for 612 Javelin missiles and 200 Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLUs), …
Read More »RTX’s Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion contract to provide Patriot air and missile defense systems to Germany
Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to supply Germany with Patriot® air and missile defense systems. These systems will augment Germany’s existing air defense infrastructure with additional Patriot equipment. The scope of the contract includes the most current Patriot Configuration 3+ radars, launchers, command and …
Read More »How military science benefited from 10th of Ramadan victory
Sarah Saad The fires of the October 1973 War had not stopped and the smell of gunpowder had not evaporated from the sands of Sinai yet, when most research and study centres started studying the results of this modern war. After all the years that had passed since our victory …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Strengthens Naval Power with New Center of Excellence
In a move that significantly bolsters Saudi Arabia’s naval capabilities, SAMI Navantia Naval Industries, under the patronage of Vice Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, has unveiled the Naval Systems Integration and Development Center of Excellence (NSID). This state-of-the-art center marks a major step …
Read More »GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on the U.S. Navy’s W-291 test range in southern California. GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian flew the full test …
Read More »Naval Group starts the construction of the first third-generation French nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine
The steel cutting of the first third-generation French SSBN took place at Naval Group’s shipyard in Cherbourg on March 20th. This symbolic gesture marks the start of hull production for these submarines which will ensure France’s nuclear deterrence posture until the end of the 21st century. Among the most complex …
Read More »Victory sign message to Egyptians, world that Sinai is in Egypt’s hand
Sarah Saad Mohamed Taha, esteemed for his valour in the 1973 October War, spoke about how he joined the Egyptian army. Delivering a speech on the occasion of the 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary, he recounted the circumstances that surrounded this development in his life. Schoolteachers, he said, were hired …
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