On 7 February 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a $6.75 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel, providing munitions, guidance kits, fuzes, and support equipment. The announcement comes following… Continue reading "Israel Set to Procure $6.75 Billion Worth of GPS-Guided Bombs from the US"
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have officially signed an initial supply contract for laser-guided Man Portable Air Defence systems, specifically the High Velocity (HVM) STARStreak missiles. This agreement, announced… Continue reading "Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited Sign Initial Supply Contract for STARStreak Missiles"
France has delivered a number of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to the Ukrainian Air Force. As the war continues and Ukraine’s embattled airforce continues to conduct combat air patrols, strike… Continue reading "Mirage 2000 Take to the Ukrainian Skies"
On 6 February 2025, Germany’s BAAINBw awarded Rheinmetall a massive €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) contract to supply and upgrade the “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” (IdZ-ES). This… Continue reading "Germany Awards Rheinmetall €3.1 Billion Contract for Future Soldier System"
On 8 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Military Committee Chairman Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visited a highly secured underground facility in Ukraine where Peklo missile drones are being produced.… Continue reading "Ukraine Ramps Up Peklo Missile-Drone Production to Boost Long-Range Strikes"
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that there was a “clear convergence” on the alliance’s priorities for support of Ukraine, following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting a… Continue reading "NATO Chief: “Clear Convergence” On Priorities For Ukraine Peace Talks"
On February 6, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy commissioned its new homegrown drone and helicopter carrier, IRIS Shahid Bahman Bagheri (C-110-4), into its fleet in the Persian Gulf,… Continue reading "From Cargo Ship to Drone Carrier: IRGC Navy Commissioned Shahid Bahman Bagheri into Service"
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $2.81 billion for continuing development of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. This… Continue reading "U.S. Missile Defense Agency Signs a $2.8 Billion THAAD Missile Defense Contract with Lockheed Martin"
Rheinmetall has successfully delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle to the German Bundeswehr, marking a significant step in strengthening Germany’s air defense capabilities. The delivery, completed at… Continue reading "Rheinmetall Delivers First Skyranger 30 Air Defence System to German Army"
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump wanted an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by diplomacy, claiming that it would be “unrealistic”… Continue reading "Hegseth: Ukraine’s Return To 2014 Borders, NATO Membership “Unrealistic” For Peace Talks"