Yearly Archive: 2020

Egypt Receives Russian Su-35 Fighters Despite US Warning: Report

Egypt Receives Russian Su-35 Fighters Despite US Warning: Report

CAIRO — Russia Today quoted military sources July 27 as saying that the Egyptian army will acquire the Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet, a first for Egypt, after photos emerged of five of them heading to Egypt. Neither the Russian nor the Egyptian side has so far made any official comments on the …
Australia Issues RFP for New Special Forces Helicopters

Australia Issues RFP for New Special Forces Helicopters

A Request for Proposal to improve aviation support for Australia’s new Special Forces helicopters are now open to Australian defence industry.

Industry options will be explored by Defence for an agile upgrade pathway for the new fleet of light helicopters sought under LAND2097 Phase 4.

Ministe…

Second Israeli F-35I Squadron Now Operational

Second Israeli F-35I Squadron Now Operational

About six months ago, the 116th “Lions of the South” Squadron’s personnel stood proudly as four “Adir” (F-35I) fighter jets flew over them. The date was January 16, 2020, the opening of the second squadron to operate the most advanced aircraft in the IAF. Today (Thursday), the squadron marked anothe…
Marine Corps Releases RFP for Shoulder-Fired Rocket

Marine Corps Releases RFP for Shoulder-Fired Rocket

QUANTICO, Va. — Marine Corps Systems Command is looking to field a next-generation, shoulder-fired rocket system that will increase lethality and safety for Marines.

With guidance from MCSC’s Program Manager for Ammunition, the Army in July released a Request for Proposals for the M72 Light Ass…

Australia to Procure A$1.3Bn New Unmanned Aircraft

Australia to Procure A$1.3Bn New Unmanned Aircraft

The Australian Government is investing up to $1.3 billion in a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) development program to enhance situational awareness across Australia’s vast maritime environment.

The Maritime UAS Continuous Development program will ensure Defence maintains leading-edge maritime…

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