Tunisian Air Force is set to receive three Anka (Phoenix) combat drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) under an $80 million agreement signed recently. The deal was finalized after two-year negotiations that includes value of the contract and training process. It includes supply of three each of Anka drones and ground control systems to the […]
Libya; UN suspects Iranian ATGMs supplied to LNA
A United Nations analysis of photos of four anti-tank guided missiles in Libya found that one “had characteristics consistent with the Iranian-produced Dehlavieh” missile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reported to the Security Council. However, he said in his biannual report – submitted to the council late Monday and seen by Reuters on Tuesday – that […]
Europe; EDA lists its CARD R&D programs
On November 20th, the European Union has a first general and official description of the European defense panorama. In the so-called CARD (Coordinated Annual Defense Assessment), Member States are recommended to focus on six main developments, while identifying a total of 55 opportunities for joint defense development, in addition to an additional 56 related to […]
Hungary; Air Force orders two Brazilian KC-390 transporters
Hungary and Embraer signed today a contract for the acquisition of two multi-mission transport aircraft Embraer C-390 Millennium, in its air-to-air refueling (AAR) configuration, designated KC-390. Additionally, pilots and technicians training as well as other services and support are included in the contract as part of the process to strengthen the Hungarian Defence Forces capabilities […]
China; Government to formulate legal justification for armed interventions
China is mulling amendments to its Law on National Defense amid profound changes in the world over the past two decades by adding key formulations, including threats to the country’s development interests, as reasons for defense mobilization, and involvement in global security governance. With China’s development interests growing alongside the country’s development, it has more […]
Albania, Qatar; orders issues for Turkish C-UAV systems
Qatar and Albania will become the first countries to buy Turkey’s IHAMAX anti-drone systems. Produced by National War Technologies Defense Systems Inc., the systems target drones carrying drugs, bombs and other weapons, especially in crowded areas where using armed weapons could be dangerous. The 3-4kg portable device provides linear and circular protection. Circular protection particularly […]
Russia; US DoJ charges GRU units for global cyber attacks
The U.S. has charged six Russian Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) officers of carrying out sweeping state-sponsored cyber attacks that included taking Ukraine’s power grid offline, and election interference in France. GRU is a military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. In 2018, the U.S. indicted seven officers tied to Unit […]
Saudi-Arabia; Navy set to get 1st. indigenously built interceptor boat
According to a Tweet released by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) on October 14, 2020, Saudi Arabia has launched its first local-made fast interceptor boat manufactured by Zamil Ship Manufacturing Company, as part of the project to manufacture locally HSI32 rapid interceptor boat. The HSI32 is a fast interceptor boat designed by the […]
UK; DIO launches program to aid SME access to MoD procurement programs
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), an entity under the UK’s Ministry of Defence, has launched its procurement pipeline. The move is expected to help existing and potential suppliers to learn about DIO’s future requirements and accordingly plan their activities. It is also expected to help DIO in expanding the supplier base to include small and […]
Pakistan; Army successfully commissioned Chinese VT-4 MBT
The Pakistani Army showed-off a newly acquired Chinese-made VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at the Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum, Quwa Defence News & Analysis Group reports. Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, observed the demonstration and “expressed satisfaction over demonstrated performance” of the VT4. According to media sources, a total […]