The latest variant of the jointly developed Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter, the JF-17 Block III, recently made its first international appearance at the Dubai Airshow. The exhibit underscores Pakistan’s achievements in building an advanced indigenous combat jet. Enhanced Capabilities The Block III represents a major upgrade over previous JF-17 models. It incorporates an active electronically […]
At the recent Dubai Airshow, EDGE Unveils New Reach-M Armed MALE Drone at Dubai Airshow. The new UAS exemplifies the UAE’s expanding domestic defense industry capabilities. Let’s Explore this drone. Enhanced Capabilities Over Reach-S The twin-boom Reach-M builds on EDGE’s smaller Reach-S MALE UAV first revealed in February 2023. With its 1,500 kg max takeoff […]
Naval Group recently held a ceremony to delivers the delivery of the first Gowind 2500 corvette, Bani Yas, to the United Arab Emirates Navy. The advanced warship highlights expanding naval cooperation between France and the UAE. UAE’s New Corvette Capabilities The Bani Yas represents the first of two Gowind corvettes ordered by the UAE from […]
Kalashnikov Fulfills 3-Year AK-12 Rifle Contract for Russian Military. This was the biggest long-term purchase of small arms by Russia’s military. The contract underscores the Russian military’s ongoing shift towards the upgraded AK-12 as its primary assault rifle, replacing the older AK-74M models. Massive AK-12 Procurement Contract The contract, signed in 2021, involved the extensive […]
Chile Awards $542M Contract to Lockheed Martin to Upgrade its F-16 Fleet. The comprehensive upgrades aim to extend the life and enhance the capabilities of Chile’s 44 F-16s as the country continues modernizing its military. Details of the F-16 Upgrade Agreement The contract award to Lockheed Martin involves upgrading Chile’s F-16 inventory to the latest […]
