Military Equipment
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 06:49
As Iraqi forces backed by U.S. support engage the Islamic State across multiple battlefronts in Iraq, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter announced Monday that American Apache helicopter gunships had been used in combat for the first time since President Obama authorized their use in April.
Monday, June 13, 2016 - 06:42
Given Europe’s intensified needs for intelligence, homeland security and coalition defense capabilities, Israel’s Ministry of Defense anticipates high interest in locally developed, operationally proven technologies on display at the biannual Eurosatory exhibition opening Monday in Paris.
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 06:58
Nigeria is waiting on the green light from U.S. officials to complete the sale of Super Tucano jets to replace some of the aging jets currently employed by the Nigerian Air Force
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 06:34
Turkey has initiated its long-awaited USD3.5 billion multirole helicopter project with U.S. company Sikorsky, according to a Turkish Defence Industries Undersecretariat (SSM) press release issued on 7 June.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 06:35
An initial batch of Advanced Fulcrum lightweight multirole fighters for Egypt is in production at the Russian Aircraft Corporation “MiG” (RAC MiG), according to industry sources. The number on order and the exact type of aircraft is not yet known.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - 06:18
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress in 2014 that an authorisation had been granted to provide 24 of the type to Qatar, and a $667 million contract was signed on 7 June.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 06:35
Croatia and Tunisia are the first nations to receive OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed scout helicopters retired by the U.S. Army. Tunisia, announced most recently as a recipient, will use the helicopters to battle Islamic extremists, according to the Department of Defense.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 06:09
The Nigerian Air Force has received another second hand Alpha Jet from the United States, joining several other aircraft received from Air USA Inc.
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 06:48
El Salvador's Armed Forces (FAES) Humanitarian Rescue Unit (URH) and the Firefighter Corps (CBES) have been fighting a rash of fires in recent weeks that have occurred as a result of the country's dry season, when temperatures are high and humidity is low. Authorities have responded effectively to the blazes, thanks in part to training and equipment provided by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) .
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 06:21
The United States airforce will showcase combat-capable Reaper Drones as part of the African Aerospace and Defense exhibition that will be held later this year.