Norway and Russia sharpen transparency pact on warship, aircraft moves
The updated agreement includes new enhancements to the existing Incidents at Sea Agreement (INCSEA) between the two nations. Go to Source Author:
NATO members’ Kabul evacuation battles bottlenecks outside the airport
“The limiting factor is not the lack of planes,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in a virtual press conference after the Aug. 20 ministerial meeting. “The limiting factor now is actually… Go to Source Author: Vivienne Machi
Two Saudi firms to co-produce Sky Guard drone for operational use
The UAV was developed in 2015 and displayed at two 2017 trade shows, with an original expected date of mass production in 2018. Go to Source Author: Agnes Helou
US contractors rush to get former employees out of Afghanistan
Three industry groups are set to meet Friday with U.S. government representatives about getting former employees out of Afghanistan. Go to Source Author: Marjorie Censer
US and Canada want to collaborate on NORAD modernization
In a joint statement, the nations pledged to upgrade NORAD’s sensors and modernize the data infrastructure needed to detect more threats faster. Go to Source Author: Nathan Strout
Here are Morocco’s top priorities for modernizing its Air Force
If you’re in the business of selling drones, precision weapons or stealth technology, Morocco’s Air Force could be your next customer. Go to Source Author: Agnes Helou
Hindustan Aeronautics chooses GE engine for India’s Tejas fighter
Earlier this year, HAL secured a $6.5 billion order from the Indian Air Force for the supply of 83 Tejas fighters. Go to Source Author: Vivek Raghuvanshi
What you need to know about 2021 defense trade shows
From AFA to AUSA to FEINDEF, global trade shows are taking a variety of steps to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Go to Source Author: Defense News staff
China’s military conducts assault drills in seas near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said in a statement it had fully grasped and assessed the situation in the sea and air, and was prepared to respond in each respect. Go to Source Author: The Associated Press
NATO scrambles to complete Afghanistan evacuations ‘as soon as possible’
“NATO’s focus right now is to ensure the safe departure of personnel from allied and partner countries, and all of the Afghans who have helped us,” Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters. Go to Source Author: Vivienne Machi