North America Region Military & Defence

Boeing might have created a ‘killer’ of the Russian S-300 and S-400 missile systems

In Germany, there is a fierce debate about updating the Air Force (Luftwaffe). The Federal Ministry of Defense will recommend to the Bundestag to acquire about 150 fighter jets in the near future.

Trump sends military police in Minneapolis. What’s next – the Army?

The US Army is authorizing the US military police to deploy to the city of Minneapolis on the orders of the Pentagon. It is reported by the Associated Press, citing sources who are familiar with the situation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

German MP: the US propaganda and Turkish intervention in Libya are proven facts

Turkey’s intervention in the Libyan crisis is a proven fact, which cannot be said about AFRICOM's baseless materials about the presence of Russian MiG-29s in Libya, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing German MP Stefan Kuther statement.

US might send troops to help Turkey against Russian ‘intervention’ in Libya

The transfer of the auxiliary military brigade to Tunisia is seen by the United States as a response to allegedly continuing Russian intervention in Libyan affairs, said the US AF Commander four-star General Stephen Townsend

A new Russian military base in Syria blocks the US troops and oil export

A few days ago, unnamed sources in the Syrian army reported that Russia was planned to deploy a new military facility in the eastern part of the Arab Republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

‘Wherever the Americans are, we’re right next to them’, Iran has warned

One hundred new combat vessels were handed over to the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the southern Iranian port city of Bendar Abbas, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The US Export-Import Bank system was attacked by Russian GRU military hackers

The United States National Security Agency (NSA) claims that Russian hackers attacked the US Export-Import Bank system since last August, exploiting a vulnerability in email software, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the NSA statement.

Washington may withdraw its signature on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

Russia will not conduct nuclear weapons tests while other parties to the treaty observe a moratorium. This was announced today, May 28, by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova

Boeing announced large-scale layoffs – nearly 13,000 employees

The American concern Boeing, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aviation, space and military equipment, announced its intention to reduce more than 13 thousand employees, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Trump prepares a new arms deal with the Saudi, despite the Congress restriction

Member of the US Democratic Party in the Senate, Chris Murphy believes that President Donald Trump plans to sell another batch of weapons to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publications in Al Jazeera and Defense News.

The Pentagon should be ready for nuclear test if Trump gives green light

The Pentagon announced the ability to prepare for nuclear testing in a few months if received the appropriate order from the president. This was told by the acting assistant secretary of defense for nuclear affairs Drew Walter

‘Unsafe and unprofessional’ – Russia’s Su-35 fighters on two sides of a US aircraft

Two Russian Su-35 fighters intercepted a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft Poseidon P-8A over the Mediterranean Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Washington Times report.

US: Russian mercenary pilots with Russian-supplied aircraft will bomb Libyans

“The Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya from an air base in Russia after transiting Syria, where Africom officials assess they were repainted to camouflage their Russian origin” the statement said.

Moscow would be pleased if Germany folds the US ‘nuclear umbrella’ in Europe

Michal Baranowski, is confident that it is too early to start talking about the real movement of nuclear weapons from Germany to Poland as a result of Berlin's withdrawal from the nuclear responsibility sharing program

Russian military blocked an American patrol in Syria

A short video appeared on Twitter of how the Russian military once again blocked the movement of an American military convoy in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Voennoe Delo.

A US nuclear submarine successfully completed secret tasks in the Barents Sea

The USS Albany (SSN-753) US multipurpose nuclear submarine of the Los Angeles type completed secret tasks in the Barents and Norwegian Seas and returned to the British naval base Clyde, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The new Washington plans for Syria threaten Ankara’s interests

Washington’s initiatives could cause concern for Ankara, because the new US plans for Syria directly threaten the interests of Turkey, the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah writes.

The U.S. Navy tests laser weapon against drone (video)

The Navy also emphasized that laser weapons provide greater capabilities to respond to various threats. The military did not reveal the power of the laser, but the television company suggests that we are talking about 150 kW.

Venezuela has deployed missile systems against US ships to protect the oil cargo

A few hours ago, it became known that the Venezuelan military deployed air defense systems and multiple launch rocket systems on the island of La Orchila to protect the five Iranian oil tankers traveling to Venezuela from Iran

The US-led anti-terrorism coalition killed two Islamic State leaders in Syria

The US-led international anti-terrorism coalition announced the elimination of two Islamic State leaders in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and Lenta.ru.

The United States could attack Iranian oil ships, Venezuela said

Venezuela warned UN Secretary General António Guterres on Friday about a military threat from the United States to Iranian ships carrying fuel to the Bolivarian Republic, Venezuelan ambassador to the UN Samuel Moncada said.

Washington is developing a strategy to drag Moscow into the arms race

US President Donald Trump, with his statement on Washington’s withdrawal from the Treaty on Open Skies, outlined a further course to contain Russia by withdrawing from arms control agreements, said Russian military expert Vladimir Evseev

US Marines enters Syria to disrupt Russian operations in the region

A heavily armed convoy of the US Army with the Marine Corps arrived in Hasakah province to disrupt the Russian operation, Al Masdar News reports May 21, citing a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR)

Syrian military blocked a US convoy and forced it to withdraw

The military patrol of the U.S. Army was blocked and and forced to withdraw by parts of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) on May 20 in the province of Hasakah, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Al Masdar News.

Washington is pressuring India to abandon Russian S-400 missile systems

India needs to choose whether it will buy American or Russian air defense systems, said the acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A former US diplomat: ‘Nuclear weapons in Poland will provoke Russia’

Former US diplomat who worked in Poland at one time, Steven Pifer believes that the transfer of American nuclear weapons from Germany to Poland is a bad and expensive idea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com,

A US F-35 fifth generation fighter crashed – third stealth crash of the year

According to US information sources, the fifth generation F-35 fighter crashed on the territory of the US state of Florida. The plane crash occurred in the area of ​​Eglin air base, where only four days ago another American "stealth" - F-22 fighter crashed

The coronavirus is ‘slowly killing’ the planned deliveries of F-35s for 2020

The American defense corporation Lockheed Martin will increase the pace of production of fifth-generation F-35 fighters from May 23, but will not be able to deliver this year from 18 to 24 aircraft out of 141 planned, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

UN: Russia and US can play an important role in the Syrian peace settlement

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Otto Pedersen called for negotiations between the US and Russia, with the goal of ending the Syrian conflict, which has been going on for 9 years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Die Zeit.

India will not buy either a Russian MiG-35 or an American F-21

India intends to abandon the acquisition of a large batch of fighters for its Air Force, as reported a few months earlier, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro and Reporter news agencies.

The US Special Forces will receive innovative rifles under the NGSW program

US Special Operations Forces will receive samples of small arms of 6.8 mm caliber, which are created as part of the ambitious program Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW), learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Iran: the Americans must leave Syria and Iraq, or they will be forced to do it

US forces will sooner or later be forced to leave Iraq and Syria. This statement was made by the spiritual leader and leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Khamenei statement.

A Canadian Air Force airplane crashed while preparing for an air show

One man died, another was seriously injured in a plane crash of the Canadian Air Force aerobatic team Snowbirds (Snowbirds, Snegiri), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local canadian sources.

Iran notified Washington that it’s ready to strike without warning

Five Iranian tankers loaded with refined oil entered the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and are currently heading in the direction of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

The Pentagon may lose any sea war with China in the Pacific

The Times has quoted unnamed US defence sources as saying that the Pentagon may lose a sea war with China if one breaks out in the Indo-Pacific region amid the increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington.

The State Department saw in Russia’s actions in the Arctic a threat to NATO

The growing Russian military presence in the Arctic threatens NATO’s anti-submarine defense line in the North Atlantic, said US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Michael Murphy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia warns for a crisis in Europe, if US relocated its nuclear arsenal to Poland

If Germany wants to diminish nuclear capability and weaken NATO, perhaps Poland - which pays its fair share, understands the risks, and is on NATO's eastern flank - could house the capabilities here

China’s growing military power worries not only the US, but also Russia

And how does Russia view these events? While Moscow and Beijing are strengthening cooperation in all areas, many Western experts have warned that China’s growing military power will increase tension between the two countries.

US and Israel announced new large-scale attacks against Iranian targets

The United States of America announced its intention, together with Israel, to launch a large-scale attacks on Iran’s position in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Avaipro and Al-Masdar news agencies.

The Trump’s new ‘super-duper’ missile is not a ‘big deal’ in this area – expert

US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is currently working on a missile that will fly 17 times faster than the current missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A US fifth generation F-22 Raptor fighter jet crashed in Florida

The fifth-generation American fighter F-22 crashed in Florida during a training flight. This was reported by the command of the Eglin Air Force Base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Bad news for Russia! Turkey and US are on the way to agree of the S-400 case

Ahmet Davutoglu in a live interview with a journalist of the newspaper Yeni Çağ said that Ankara and Washington could agree “behind closed doors” to not put into service the S-400 missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Trump: ‘This is madness! We should produce all F-35’s elements in US’

A large number of participating countries in the F-35 fifth-generation fighter production chain are its weak point, US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network on May 14, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

15 Turkish key parts could stop F-35s production, the US GAO said

American F-35 fighters can no longer be delivered to their customers due to measures taken by Turkey in response to Washington’s attempt to impose sanctions against Ankara for the acquisition of Russian S-400 systems

Video of the newest high-speed SB-1 Defiant helicopter developed by Sikorsky

The US Department of Defense is implementing the Future Vertical Lift program. Within its framework, a high-speed helicopter was created, called SB-1 Defiant. Its developer is the company Sikorsky Aircraft and the tests was posted online

Washington wants an extension of the arms embargo against Iran

The United States will use all possible tools to extend the embargo on arms supplies to Iran, if the UN Security Council vetoes the relevant US draft resolution, warned US Special Representative for Iran on Iran Brian Hook

Raytheon will develop a new 155 mm projectile for the US Military

The U.S. Army and Raytheon Missiles & Defense have signed a contract to develop and manufacture the new XM1155 155-mm projectile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the press service of Raytheon.

The US will resume military exercises in Europe despite coronavirus

The US armed forces will conduct large-scale Allied Spirit exercises in Poland from June 5 to 19, despite the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Interfax and the statement of US Army command in Europe

Turkey’s actions undermine the potential of the F-35 fighter jet

The US believes that the issue of Turkey’s acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems remains the main irritant in relations between Washington and Ankara, US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey said.

What will the new U.S. Navy 6th generation fighter look like?

For the US Navy, a 6th generation fighter is designing, which will be different from the fighter planned for the Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according news agency Pravda.

Even America doesn’t have the newest Apache 6 helis. The first batch goes to Qatar

The US aircraft and defense giant begins the delivery of AH-64E Version 6 Apache helicopters to an unnamed customer. The machine has a number of important improvements that allow you to fully reveal the potential of the air platform

Vietnam: Russian S-400 should be wary of F-35 fighter jet attacks

The Vietnamese media attacked Russia with serious criticism regarding the effectiveness of the Russian Triumph S-400 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Aviapro and DatViet news agencies.

Boeing rolls out the first F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter (video)

The American aircraft giant rolled out the first Block III version of the Super Hornet. Soon, such aircraft will enter the service of the US Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Naked Science.

What is Russia offering Washington on the arms control deal (START III)?

Russia offers the United States to extend the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START, START-3) for five years, a new mechanism can be developed during this period, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

The Pentagon plans a test of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

The United States plans to conduct another test launch in August of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile to test the combat readiness of nuclear deterrence weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US will transfer four Patriot SAM batteries from Saudi Arabia

The Wall Street Journal, citing its sources, reported that the US authorities were considering reducing their military presence in Saudi Arabia and removing Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from the country, learned BulgarianMiitary.com

The pandemic affects the US potential to ‘deter’ Russia and China – Poland

The coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted the US Army’s potential to “deter” Russia and China. This opinion was expressed by analyst Mateusz Piotrowski in the Bulletin of the Polish Institute of International Affairs

Secret Service agents infected with coronavirus, 11 confirmed cases

At the same time the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published documents stating that 11 new members of the Secret Service, have been infected with the new coronavirus.

The US has made an unexpected gift to Russia in the Barents Sea

According to media authors from the Middle Kingdom, the invasion of three missile destroyers by the US Navy and the British frigate in the Barents Sea was an excellent way for Russia to test its ability to protect its own interests in the Arctic.

The US invests in artificial intelligence systems for air combat domination

The Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects (DARPA) has awarded Dynetics, an American company, a contract of $ 12.3 million to work on a program previously called Air Combat Evolution (ACE)

Ankara should abandon Russian missile systems, a Pentagon deputy candidate said

James Anderson, whose candidacy for the post of US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs will be considered in the Senate on Thursday, outlined his position on S-400 deliveries to Turkey

US demands Russia to abandon the new weapons systems

The United States is unlikely to agree to extend the START-3 treaty without China participating in the negotiations, said US Special Envoy for Arms Control Marshall Billingslea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A thermonuclear explosion over Moscow – a US media simulated the effects of it

The American publication We Are The Mighty published material in which it simulated a thermonuclear bomb explosion over Moscow, and also predicted the likely consequences.

‘Dead hand’ – Russia’s creepy plan to counterattack the US in the event of a nuclear strike

The 1970s were for the United States the worst period of the Cold War. During this decade, the war in Vietnam split the American people - the public, languishing from a long and painful war, demanded peace at all costs.

‘Rising rates’: is Trump ready to use the armed forces against Iran?

Donald Trump vetoed Congressional Resolution S.J. Res. 68, which indefinitely prohibits the head of state from using armed forces against Iran without declaring war or “definitive permission”.

The US Watkins landing ship is heading to the coast of Venezuela

A few hours ago, experts who monitor the situation in the seas informed about the advancement of the US "USNS Watkins" with military equipment and ammunition on board to the borders of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US is about to conduct a series of experiments aboard the secret unmanned spacecraft

The U.S. Department of Defense is about to conduct a series of experiments aboard the unmanned X-37B spacecraft, which will be put into low Earth orbit for the sixth time in 10 years.

The Pentagon began development of new Javelin anti-tank missiles

The production of a new model of anti-tank missile systems Javelin began the American company Lockheed Martin, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Lockheed statement.

Donald Trump blocked a resolution restricting the use of force against Iran

The US President Donald Trump blocked a resolution restricting the use of military force against Iran, the White House press service said May 6, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US defense budget might be cut in times of strategic competition with Russia and China

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States may cut defense spending, which will lead to negative consequences in the development of American military potential, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Top 5 largest defense contractors in the world

We already know which countries sell weapons the most. This is primarily the United States, Russia and France. And today I’ve dug even deeper, and I propose to get acquainted with companies that know a lot about this business.

South Korea already made best proposal for defense cost sharing with the US

South Korea has already made the best possible proposal in the negotiations on sharing the cost of maintaining the American contingent on the Korean peninsula, the Renhap news agency reported

‘Turkish gambit’: Trump is at risks of deep fall into Erdogan’s military trap

According to analysts of the publication, Ankara is trying to get financial assistance from Washington, but is unlikely to refuse military cooperation with Russia in terms of the contract for the supply of S-400 systems.

The Pentagon is seriously concerned about Iran’s missile technology

Tehran’s development of its own rocket technology is a matter of concern in the United States, General Mark Milley, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said at a Pentagon briefing on May 5, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US and British Navy maneuvers into Barents Sea are a signal to Moscow

According to the newspaper, the purpose of this operation was to send a signal to Moscow, as well as to check the readiness of the Navy for action in any weather conditions.

US plans to purchase weapons and special ammunition from former USSR countries

The United States intends to acquire special ammunition and weapons systems that are "produced and used by the countries of the former USSR or the Eastern Bloc.", learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Pentagon has tested the F-35’s abilities close to Russian S-400 missile system

According to experts, the appearance of the American F-35 in the range of the Russian S-400 was not in favor of the American "stealth", which no longer risk approaching the zone of detection of Russian radars.

US develops the next-gen kinetic interceptor for its own national missile defense

The US defense giants Northrop Grumman Corporation and Raytheon have joined forces to develop the upcoming next-generation interceptor for the United States Missile Defense Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Members of ‘US mercenary squad’ were killed by Venezuelan armed forces

Eight mercenaries who tried to enter the country from the sea were destroyed by servicemen of the armed forces of the Bolivarian Republic, said the head of the National Constituent Assembly (NUS) of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello

U.S. Army completed the final test of a next-generation precision-guided missile

The U.S. Army completed the final test of next-generation missile by Locckheed Martin. The US Army hopes to replace its Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) with weapons that have a range previously prohibited under the treaty.

A pressure from Washington: Cyprus to close its ports for Russian warships

Cyprus intends to close its ports for the entry of Russian warships due to serious pressure from the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

A Russian attack on a US base is the cause of the deployment the Patriot systems in Iraq

A possible Russian attack on the US base in Syria is the cause of Patriot missile systems deployment in Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the US experts opinion.

A US military convoy was blocked by Russian armoured vehicles in Syria

Russian armoured vehicles blocked the way of the US military convoy in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Lenta.ru. According to the agency, Russian troops prevented US officials from entering the city of Kamyshly.

US Army spends $6 billion to purchase PAC-3 MSE missiles for Patriot systems

The U.S. Land Forces purchased a batch of the latest Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft guided missiles worth more than $ 6 billion for Patriot air defense systems

Washington will prevent Iran from buying weapons from Russia and China

Speaking about the Iranian authorities, Pompeo noted that the administration of US President Donald Trump, "when October of this year comes, will do everything possible to make sure that they can not buy tanks and armored vehicles from Russia or China."

US: The future arms restrictions should include China, not just Russia

The US administration has made it clear that not only Russia but also China should participate in any future arms limitation treaties, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Bloomberg.

The US hides information on Taliban movement attacks in Afghanistan

The US military mission in Afghanistan for the first time refused to officially publish data on the attack by representatives of the radical Taliban movement amid a peace treaty with the rebels

The US military killed a civilian near the Conniko oil field in Syria

The US military killed a civilian in Syria, who turned the wrong way in the province of Deir ez-Zor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing state news agency SANA.

Fincantieri will design and construct the new US Navy frigate totalling $795 million

The Italian company Fincantieri received from the US Navy a contract for $ 795 million, according to which it will provide detailed design and construction of the first new-generation multipurpose missile frigate FFG (X) class.

The possible war with Russia and NATO mobility in Europe – a report

In the expert community of the American "deep state", the discussion of the problem of "NATO mobility" in Europe for a possible war with Russia continues. In essence, we are talking about the rapid concentration of US troops and their NATO allies

Iran cannot fight US Navy, but might close the Strait of Hormuz for American ships

Iranian authorities are well aware that the country's naval forces do not have sufficient survivability and firepower to confront such a serious enemy as the United States directly.

The secret nuclear tests: Why the US does not trust Russia?

Washington does not have enough information to clearly understand which countries and when carry out such bombings, while blaming various states for violating the treaty banning such tests.

The pandemic could force Turkey to ‘sell’ S-400 missile systems to the US

Turkey's difficult economic situation due to the country's coronavirus pandemic could force Turkey to "sell" its Russian S-400 anti-aircraft defense systems to the United States.

If the US deployed troops on the Polish-Belarusian border, Russia will respond

In the context of the confrontation between Russia and NATO, Poland and Belarus have come to the fore in recent years, the importance of which is growing rapidly.

A US Navy ship attacked and captured a Venezuelan ship, two people were injured

A few hours ago, near the territorial waters of El Salvador, a U.S. Navy ship and a U.S. Coast Guard ship attacked a Venezuelan sea vessel for no apparent reason and captured it, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russia responds to the US provocations in the Persian Gulf, experts said

Russia unexpectedly reacted to the aggravation of the situation in the Persian Gulf, where the American fleet puts pressure on Iran. To such conclusions experts from China came, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Politros.

Did Elon Musk help the US to create an absolute weapon against Russia?

The appearance in a planetary orbit of a group of 12 thousand spacecraft Elon Musk poses a tremendous threat to Russia, up to its complete destruction, analyzed some Russian media today, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Pentagon: US army might partially switch to electric vehicles

General Eric Wesley, director of the Center for the Future and Concepts of the US Army, shared with journalists some thoughts on the use of electric vehicles for military purposes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US continues to reinforce its military presence in Syria

According to the agency's report the US armed forces continue to reinforce their military presence of Syrian territory in a "new and flagrant violation of international law and norms".

The Russian Su-57 fighter jet is ‘visible’ to an American 25 years old radar

The United States Department of Defense reported that it learned how to overcome the main advantage of the Russian Su-57 'fifth-gen' fighter jet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing Defense News.

The Pentagon officially published videos with UFO (video)

The Pentagon officially unveiled three short videos that capture unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recognized their authenticity, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing CNN.

Two US soldiers disappeared without a trace in Syria, SANA said

According to agency sources, when the US soldiers drove a Hummer off-road vehicle from the Al-Omar oil field towards the Al-Tanak field in the east of the province, they were attacked by unknown persons. The car was later found completely burned.

We should not allow a new arms race in the Middle East, Pompeo said

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to refer to the provision of the Iranian nuclear program agreement, from which the US President Donald Trump’s administration withdrew in 2018

The US defense budget in 2019 was 11 times higher than the Russian

The first place in terms of military spending is occupied by the United States of America. Over the year, the United States began to spend 5.3% more on defense needs. Their share in world military spending is 38.13%.

Stealth’s problem: the F-35 is not able to fly for a long time at supersonic speed

The F-35 version for the U.S. Navy and for the U.S. Marine Corps is not able to fly for a long time at supersonic speed, otherwise the plane may get damaged and lose invisibility to the enemy, Defense News reports.

US changes the game with Blackjack ‘plug and play’ military satellites

Blackjack is a project to deploy a constellation of 20 satellites in low Earth orbit by 2022 to demonstrate that a low-orbit satellite system can provide global high-speed communications.

GD unveiled a prototype of the new promising light tank for the U.S. Army

General Dynamics Corporation and US Armed Forces held the first public demonstration of a prototype light tank developed as part of the Mobile Protected Firepower program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The F-22’s modernization: the ‘Raptor’ remains in service until 2060

In the United States announced the modernization of F-22 fighters, which should allow aircraft to remain in service until the 2060s, when they are finally replaced by sixth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Pentagon’s investigation: Can COVID-19 be used by the enemy as a bioweapon?

The Pentagon and the U.S. intelligence community are investigating the possibility that US adversaries could use coronavirus as a biological weapon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Washington is concerned by the Russian military facilities in the Arctic

The US recognizes Russia's "legitimate interests" in the Arctic, but is concerned about the construction of the Russian military infrastructure in the region. This was announced by a representative of the State Department.

The Arctic case: US will deploy a total of 52 F-35 fighter jets to Alaska

The US Air Force command began to deploy to the Eielson air base in Alaska the 5th generation F-35A fighter jets, which will be part of the 354th fighter wing, belonging to the 11th Air Army in the North Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

$19.6M from the US defense budget will be spend for W76-2 nuclear warheads

The American media is continuing to discuss the decision to equip the country's submarines with W76-2 tactical nuclear warheads. The National Interest magazine drew attention to the item of expenditures in the US military budget for 2020, which involves spending 19.6 million dollars on the purchase of W76-2.

Iran will attack any US ship threatens country’s security, IRGC commander said

The deterioration of the situation between the US Navy and the Iranian military led to the fact that official Tehran took radical steps, announcing the destruction of US ships at its territorial waters

The Pentagon plans to reduce the number of the US aircraft carriers

The U.S. Department of Defense Analytical Center proposed reducing the number of aircraft carriers, saving the fleet from two of them. The report also provides for a change in the structure of the country's naval forces as a whole.

What weapons will the US Army have in the near future?

Today, lasers, all kinds of electromagnetic guns and other latest weapons of varying degrees of complexity no longer seem like something fantastic and supernatural. Yesterday, we could see all this only in the Hollywood blockbuster.

Iraq buys S-400 missile systems, US warned Baghdad for possible sanctions

The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee will push the government to purchase Russian S-400 systems. Committee member Badr al-Ziyadi explained that a deal with Russia was needed to diversify sources of arms supplies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US withdrawal from Treaty on Open Skies will untie Russia’s hands

Waiver of the United States by the Open Skies Treaty could be a strategic mistake for Washington. This view was expressed by American columnist Daniel R. Depetris in an article published in The National Interest.

The missile defense dilemma: Russia offers US ‘hypersonic exchange’

Moscow and Washington are intensively exchanging signals about the future of the most important international treaty - START-3. The Americans present their conditions to Russia to extend the validity of this document.

A U.S. military convoy was attacked in Syria

The U.S. military was attacked by unidentified people on April 20 in Hasaka province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing state news agency SANA. Unknowns attacked a US Army Hammer-type car in the vicinity of Ar Ruweisid village.

Russian provocation: Su-35 flew 25 feet ahead of the US patrol aircraft

For the second time in four days, the Russian Su-35 flew 25 feet (7.62 meters) ahead of the US P-8A Poseidon patrol anti-submarine aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to Sixth Fleet of the United States Navy statement.

Islamic radicals accuse the US of violating the terms of the Doha peace agreement

A list of 50 attacks by the Afghan and American security forces against the radicals after the signing of the Doha peace agreement was distributed by the Taliban on April 19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Germany is ready to purchase 45 F-18 fighters from the USA

A letter stating that Germany is ready to buy 45 Boeing F-18 fighter jets from the US, sent German Secretary of Defense Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to Pentagon CEO Mark Esper

NASA sends US astronauts to the ISS for the first time in almost nine years

The date of the first flight of the new spacecraft Crew Dragon was announced on Friday by the head of the United States Space Department Jim Brydenstein, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US Navy cannot track Russian submarines of Ash project, Rear Admiral said

The American National Interest magazine appreciated the Russian submarines of the Ash project and the stealth of these submarines, because of which the United States lost their mark in the past, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US prepares tough response to Russian Sarmat ballistic missile

The US is tired of watching Russia test its Sarmat, so Northrop is in full swing developing its Satan-2. According to The Defense News, the company will receive a record $ 85 billion for the missile program.

Boeing: the 500th Apache Guardian left our assembly line

AH-64 helicopter manufacturers boasted of their success. On April 16, the janes.com portal announced that the 500th Apache Guardian had left the assembly line of Boeing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US announces new series of tests on the C-HGB hypersonic block

As it became known, the United States will conduct five more flight tests of the Common-Hypersonic Glide Body block, which is the basis of hypersonic complexes created in the interests of the Navy and the US Army,

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky

The first F-15QA fighter built for the Qatar Air Force flew into the sky. In terms of its capabilities, the aircraft is close to the F-15SA aircraft delivered earlier to Saudi Arabia and the promising F-15EX, which the US Air Force can get.

The production of the first US transport dock under the Flight II program has begun

Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest US military shipbuilding company, announced Thursday that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun manufacturing the latest Harrisburg transport dock (LPD 30), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Curiosity’s mission team continues to control the rover from home

Because of coronavirus, employees of many enterprises and companies in all countries began to switch to remote work from home to protect themselves from Covid-19 and thereby reduce the burden on doctors and medical facilities.

Lockheed’s Sikorsky introduced a high-speed combat helicopter Raider-X

The helicopter received the designation Raider-X. Like its predecessor, the new helicopter has a coaxial vinyl carrier and one pusher propeller at the rear. A promising vehicle will be able to reach speeds of approximately 380 kilometers per hour using the General Electric T901 engine.

An American military aircraft tried to hack a Russian S-400 missile system

The American military reconnaissance aircraft Boeing P-8A Poseidon attempted to remotely hack Russian S-400 air defense systems deployed at the Khmeimim airbase, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

US mobilized a special force unit for possible White House evacuation

The US authorities in connection with the epidemic of coronavirus mobilized a special unit, whose task is, inter alia, the possible evacuation of the government from Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia: US decided to create orbital strike systems in the space

The US refusal to discuss the issue of space weapons indicates the desire to create orbital strike systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Ryabkov

A US test-pilot calls F-35 fighter jet useless for Marine Corps

Moreover, these expensive machines and their maintenance will place a heavy burden on the military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the test pilot Raymond “Chip” Dudderar's opinion.

The Pentagon: Iran carried out ‘provocative’ maneuvers near US Navy ships

Eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) speedboats on the eve of April 15 approached US Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, carrying out "dangerous and provocative" maneuvers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russian Su-35 intercepted a US aircraft, the US Navy said ‘this is dangerous’

The USA talked about the “dangerous” interception of their aircraft by a Russian Su-35 fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the press release of the Sixth Fleet of the American Navy.

The US Navy develops underwater traps for Russian submarines

Russian submarines may face the unpleasant surprise that the US fleet is preparing for them, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according publication in US online media Breaking Defense.

US and NATO are ready for any military crisis despite coronavirus pandemic

The forces of the United States and NATO countries are ready to deter potential opponents and any possible military crisis, despite the situation with the pandemic of the disease caused by the coronavirus.

The Iranian threat: US deployed the Patriot missile system in Iraq

According to Pentagon officials, anti-aircraft missile units equipped with Patriot air defense systems, as well as two other short-range systems, are already located at Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.

Expert: Russian electronic warfare systems can suppress American satellites

Russia has become a leader both qualitatively and quantitatively, having at its disposal a wide range of electronic warfare systems (EW) that can have a significant impact on the course of the battle and operate even in space

Turkey wants to buy Patriot missile systems, but will not abandon the S-400

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday that Turkey’s position on the purchase of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia was unchanged, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

The fifth-generation American fighter F-35 was tested in Syria

The United States demonstrated its military power by testing the fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter in Syria. Pictures of this flight were posted on the official Twitter account of the international anti-terrorist coalition led by Washington.

A war between US and China depends on Beijing, US magazine said

China’s policy in the South China Sea creates a situation in which US behavior looks like a destabilizing intervention, says Robert Farley, a professor at Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Trade, quoted by The National Interest.

A US warship headed to the Russian coast, but it was intercepted and escorted

According to open monitoring resources, the USS Porter, an American missile destroyer, while in the waters of Black Sea unexpected headed towards the Russian coast, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Russian NDC statement.

Trump and Putin discuss arms control in a telephone conversation

Arms control was an important part of a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump said during a briefing for journalists at the White House, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US urges Afghanistan to expedite prisoner-of-war exchange over COVID-19

The United States called on the Afghan parties to accelerate the process of exchange of prisoners of war due to the threat of coronavirus infection, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Interfax.

The coronavirus ‘renews’ the $14B military deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia

Canada plans to remove the freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and will renew a $ 14 billion contract for the sale of General Dynamics Corp armored vehicles in Riyadh, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

A gas pipeline was blown up near US military base in Syria

A gas pipeline in the south of Hasaka province was blown up by unknowns militants people on April 13, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Aviapro.

US Air Force integrates its first high-energy laser weapon systems

The US Air Force Strategic Planning and Experimental Development Bureau (SDPE) will conduct field trials of the first high-energy laser weapon system at Wright-Patterson, Ohio Air Base, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Iran’s drones ‘walk’ into area of ​​responsibility of the U.S. air defense

Iran received a full “picture” of the deployment of military equipment and missile defense / air defense systems at US bases located in the Middle East, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Military-Industrial Courier magazine.

A financial deficit pushed Turkey closer to the US with many unknown of the S-400s

Turkey has negotiated with the United States about the possible protection of the currency exchange line from the US Federal Reserve System and discussed other financing options to mitigate the economic impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

US scientists have found a way to scan all Russian military frequencies

Scientists from the Army Research Laboratory have developed a quantum detector capable of detecting signals from the entire spectrum of radio waves with just one antenna, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US supersonic strategic B-1B bomber will receive 31 hypersonic missiles

The B-1B Lancer supersonic strategic bomber of the United States with a variable sweep wing can be equipped with 31 hypersonic missiles. This statement was voiced by US Air Force General Timothy Ray

Afghan militants fired at a US military aircraft with RPG in Afghanistan (video)

According to information provided by the U.S. military, the C-130 military transport aircraft, carrying out a cargo dump for U.S. military personnel, was unexpectedly attacked by Afghan militants, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The crew members of three US Navy aircraft carriers ‘infected’ with coronavirus

The Covid-19 coronavirus infections among U.S. Navy personnel were recorded on several warships located outside the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing the news agency CNN

The US squeezed Russia out of northern Syria, Turkey said

The US military managed to squeeze Russia out of northern Syria, despite a noticeable complication in relations with the Kurds, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

US reaffirms support for Ukraine’s efforts to counteract ‘Russian aggression’

The Pentagon chief Mark Esper, in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran, confirmed that the United States supports Ukraine’s efforts to build up defense capabilities to counter Russia's "aggression"

Russian army presses US occupation forces in Syria

Along with the reflection of the Turkish threat, our military has to enter into a tough confrontation with the American occupiers almost daily. Both sides are pulling together new units into the areas of contact.

A Su-30 fighter jet intercepted two US military aircraft near Venezuela

A few hours ago, the Su-30MK2 fighter was urgently raised into the air on combat alert, because of the approach of two American military aircraft to the borders of Venezuela, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The oil war could force Saudis to buy Russian S-400 or Chinese HQ-22 systems

The United States of America threatened Saudi Arabia with the withdrawal of all its troops and air defense equipment from the country if the official Riyadh refuses to negotiate with Russia on oil production and commodity prices

An artillery attack on a second US military convoy in Syria

A few hours ago, the media reported that unidentified persons attacked a convoy of US troops in Hasaka province after American armored vehicles attempted to enter the western part of the Arab Republic.

A US military patrol was under fire in Syria, an American soldier was killed

A US Army officer and two members of the Syrian Democratic Forces were killed on April 6 in the village of Al-Suar in the province of Deir Ez-Zor, learned Bulgarian Military citing the Syrian news agency SANA.

18th nuclear strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy

The 18th Virginia-type strike submarine was commissioned into US Navy. The submarine received its own name USS Delaware (SSN 791) and became the eighth and last in class III of this type of submarine.

Starship – the SpaceX’s third prototype has exploded during a test

The latest Starship spacecraft prototype, which SpaceX is developing to fly to Mars, exploded on Friday during a test at a test site near the village of Boca Chica (Texas, USA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US scans Russian S-400s in Crimea and Syria trying to break Russian airspace

In recent months, US military reconnaissance aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles have been regularly seen near the borders of Crimea and Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Aviapro.

Iran intercepted the largest landing ship of the U.S. Navy at the Strait of Hormuz

The USS Bataan, a combat landing assault ship that appeared in the Strait of Hormuz, was successfully intercepted by the Iranian Navy when entering the Strait of Hormuz, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Russian frigates prepares to intercept the US Navy strike group near Syria

A few hours ago it became known that US warships and Harry Truman aircraft carrier are located not far from Syrian sea border in the Mediterranean Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing news agency Aviapro.

Iran and US unnaturally approach the war – Iranian politician

The war between the United States and Iran will become “unfair” to both countries, as it will be provoked by “outsiders.” This was stated by one of the most influential Iranian politicians, the deputy of the Mejlis (parliament) of Iran.

The US believes artificial intelligence will give the Pentagon a military advantage

The American Panel of Experts on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has issued the first set of recommendations to the government, the goal of which is called "the victory of the United States in the competition around artificial intelligence."

US Army delivers 128 Javelin anti-tank missiles to Estonia

Yesterday, April 2, the United States reported that it delivered 128 Raytheon Javelin 128 anti-tank missiles to Estonia on February 15, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Delfi.ee.

US military actions against Venezuela threaten the peace in Latin America

The US military operation poses a serious threat to peace in Latin America, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said on April 2, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to TeleSUR.

Iran monitors the US military actions in the Middle East, specifically in Iraq

Iran does not intend to attack American troops in the region, said Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Tehran Times

A US secret assault program in Iraq has been unveiled by NYT

The Pentagon is pushing for a major military operation to eradicate a pro-Iranian militia in Iraq, and government officials see an opportunity for an attack while Iran is busy handling the Corona crisis.

‘If US makes a mistake in Iraq, the answer will not be limited to Iraqi territory’, Iran warns

Iran is preparing attacks on US military bases in Iraq, wrote U.S. President Donald Trump on Twitter. According to him, attacks should be expected either from Iran, or from pro-Iranian forces. Such is the information that has reached him.

US ready to help Turkey against Syria, if Ankara ‘removes’ the S-400 missile system

The US is ready to help Turkey against Syria if Ankara “removes” the S-400 air defense systems purchased in Russia, Kay Bailey Hutchison, US Permanent Representative to NATO, said at a telephone briefing on Wednesday

Baghdad asked US to postpone the deployment of Patriots in Iraq

Iraqi authorities have called on the United States to postpone the deployment of Patriot missile defense systems at US bases in the Arab country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

Washington has figured out how to restore global leadership

Heroism and selfishness, negligence and responsibility, concern for the public good and ignoring common sense - all this is highlighted vividly and clearly.

A USS aircraft carrier already has more than 200 infected sailors

The commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt Navy Capt.Brett Crozier has appealed to the command of the Navy and the Ministry of Defense of the country with the request to take 4 thousand personnel off the ship.

Pompeo and NATO’s chief discussed COVID-19 and Russian, Chinese misinformation

Mike Pompeo and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discussed how to counteract the spread of the information on the coronavirus COVID-19, which the US and NATO consider false, to the Russian Federation and China

A US air support helps Kurds to pacify prison riot of ISIS fighters in Syria

An air support to the Kurdish militia for the liquidation of a riot in a prison in the Guweyran region of Hasaka city was provided by aircraft of the US-led international coalition against ISIS on March 30

The US prepares to attack pro-Iranian militants, Iran claims

According to Iranian Press TV channel, citing Iraqi sources, the Americans are increasing their military presence at the Ain al-Assad air base in the western province of Anbar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russian hypersonic weapons will become the ‘killer’ of US aircraft carriers

In January of this year, the launch of the project 22350 frigate of the Admiral Gorshkov type was the first successful launch of the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile. The missile hit the ground target located at the military range of the Northern Urals

US troops in Syria were under fire from Turkish artillery, a US captain said

On March 5, a ceasefire agreement was signed between Syria, Turkey and Russia. This significantly reduced the hostilities between the hostile countries, but on the other hand allowed some data unknown to the general public to be released.

US takes advantage of coronavirus pandemic to supply Syrian militants

US authorities used the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to supply controlled militants in the Syrian Rukban camp, where refugees are massacre, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkey deployed a missile systems in Syria, US sent a military convoy

Turkey sent a new convoy to the Syrian province of Idlib on Saturday, March 28. The convoy proceeded through the Kafr Lusin checkpoint on the Syrian-Turkish border and proceeded inland into Idlib

Trump allowed mobilization of the military reserve force because of COVID-19

The US President Donald Trump signed a decree on the mobilization of military reservists and coast guard reservists amid the spread of coronavirus, follows from a document distributed by the White House on Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The US invests $1 billion in long-term agreement to purchase missile products

Raytheon Company's Missile Systems business has reached a $1 billion, five-year strategic agreement to purchase propulsion systems from Aerojet Rocketdyne for Standard Missile products

The Pentagon will classify ‘some information’ about the coronavirus in the US Army

The US military leadership decided that from now on the Pentagon will stop providing some more detailed data on the distribution of a new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) in the US army, fearing that this information could be used by “intruders”

The American F-16 fighter jet has surpassed the Russian MiG-29

The American magazine The National Interest called the F-16 the most “successful” light multi-role fighter, which has long “stuck in the belt” of a competitor - the MiG-29, learned BulgarianMilitary.

The postponed war: the Pentagon is closing military bases

Mark Esper issued an order to cease the movement of the US military, suspending travel and travel abroad for up to 60 days in an attempt to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus canceled the tests of the newest F-35 Lightning II fighter

In the United States, the tests of the newest F-35 Lightning II fighter were canceled. The cause of the failure was called the coronavirus pandemic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.

The US belives the air superiority will protect their troops from a pandemic

Washington Examiner, an American weekly political magazine published in Washington, claims that achieving and maintaining US air superiority is the main tool for ensuring national security in a coronary virus epidemic.

The US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is quarantined – three sailors with coronavirus

Three members of the US Navy on the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt fell ill with a new coronavirus. This was reported by Fox News, citing four of its sources in the US Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US delivers a nuclear weapon to Turkey aboard a military aircraft, Russia says

The American strategic military transport aircraft Boeing S-17A Globemaster III flew off from Kirtland Air Base (Kirtland, New Mexico) on the night of March 23-24, heading for the military air base Inchirlik (Incirlik) in southern Turkey

The deployment of Patriot defense systems in Iraq may help the Turkish offensive in Syria

Iraqi Al-Ahad news agency reports that the United States missile defense systems are in a state of readiness for transfer to the border with Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Pentagon: Coronavirus could have an impact on the combat readiness of the US

The Pentagon's chief Mark Esper said the coronavirus pandemic could have an impact on the combat readiness of the US Armed Forces, noting that the US Department of Defense is still “ready to defend the country"

An incident: Iran almost shot down a US F-18 Super Hornet (video)

The Iranian military nearly opened fire on a U.S. F-18 Super Hornet jet three days ago after the latter did not obey the warnings from Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing local sources and Iranian TV chamnel.

The entire US defense industry may find itself isolated

Large US economic centers, such as San Francisco and New York, impose significant restrictions on public events in connection with the spread of coronavirus and strengthen quarantine measures.

35 cases of coronavirus were detected among US soldiers in Europe

Among the US military in Europe, 35 cases of coronavirus were detected, said General Tod Walters, Commander of the European Command (EUCOM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti.

US cruise missiles destroy Russian S-400 and Topol-M air defense systems

The world's largest military-industrial corporation Lockheed Martin has released a video on YouTube about the work of the Skunk Works division, which is engaged in the most modern and secret developments in the company

How the US encourages countries in Europe to abandon Soviet weapons

The Pentagon and the United States Department of State continue to collaborate on replacing Soviet and Russian weapons in Eastern Europe with American counterparts. This was announced by Colonel Juraj Orland.

US trying to ‘kill’ the agreement with Turkey for Syria, Russia said

The United States is not happy with Russian-Turkish Syrian Idlib agreements and is ready to use any excuse to undermine a political settlement in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.

Allied friends: Seoul did not give $4 billion for the maintenance of US troops

The Republic of Korea and the United States, after three days of intense negotiations in Los Angeles, could not resolve the differences on the issue of the distribution of costs for the deployment of American troops on the Korean Peninsula

The US military has conducted successful tests of a hypersonic missile (video)

The Pentagon reported on the successful test of a planning hypersonic missile conducted on March 19 in Hawaii, according to the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The likelihood of a military conflict between Iraq and US cannot be denied

A new military hotbed could erupt due to Baghdad’s reluctance to continue dancing to Washington’s tune and the latter’s intention to maintain its military presence in Iraq for as long as possible.

The United States Space Force received its first satellite jammer system

The United States Space Force (USSF) received its first strike system. This is not a laser or a rocket, but a satellite jammer — equipment that impedes the adversary’s communication with his orbital constellation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US tested a radar suspiciously similar to the Russian S-400’s radar

Raytheon Company completed the first round of testing of the first partially populated radar antenna array for the U.S. Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS

Russia has sent a huge convoy to Northern Syria against US military

The Arab media outlet Al-Masdar reports that the regular provocations of the US military prompted Russia to send a huge convoy to northern Syria. The task of this convoy will be to ensure unhindered passage of Russian military equipment

The Pentagon already has 47 patients infected with coronavirus COVID-19

The defense of the United States of America is a very big question, after a journalist became aware that 47 employees of the US Department of Defense were infected with the coronavirus COVID-19.

Russia conducts a special operation in the Atlantic against US Navy and France

The large-scale NATO exercise Defender Europe 20, which began in February in the Euro-Atlantic area, was marked by the launch of the US Navy aircraft carrier-multipurpose group led by the flagship USS carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower

The US has begun withdrawing troops from Iraq because of COVID-19 or missile attack

The acute situation with the spread of coronavirus infection in Iraq and eastern Syria forced the US military command to take emergency measures and begin the evacuation of military personnel from bases in western Iraq

Russia dominates the United States in the Middle East, Turkey said

Commentator Meriem Elijda Atlas notes the seriousness of Russia's positions in the region, given the special relations with Israel that are not related to the war in Syria.

Peace or War – Russia and the US on two different geopolitical maps

In a February 26 article by Hufvudstadsbladet, Matts Andersén expresses concern about the growing risk of nuclear war. His anxiety is absolutely justified.

A large-scale missile attack on a US military base in Iraq

The base, on which the troops of the international coalition led by the United States are located, was fired for the second time in four days. According to one of the Iraqi military, at least 10 missiles fell on its territory.

US sends militants to carry out sabotage in Syria, a secret service said

Syrian secret services have learned that the US military is sending militants under their control to carry out sabotage outside the 55-kilometer zone around its base in Eth-Tanf, in particular, in the province of Idlib

The US began to deploy Patriot air defense systems to Iraq

The U.S. Armed Forces began deploying Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) in Iraq. This was announced on Friday at a briefing for journalists in the Pentagon by the head of the US Central Command

A trap for Russia’s Air Defense Systems – US develops a ‘phantom’ missile

The contract for its development, the command of the US Navy aviation systems will conclude with Raytheon. Thanks to this, the Americans will create a false target for enemy air defense.

The F-35’s data is the ‘apple of discord’ between US Government and Lockheed

The US Department of Defense and the American company Lockheed Martin are fighting for access to the Failure reporting, analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS) data of the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II fighter

After missile strikes, US and Iran enter a new phase of escalation

High-level Iraqi politicians condemned yesterday, March 12, the rocket attack on a military base led by the United States against the Daesh terrorist group, which killed two Americans and one British soldier.

US launched airstrikes and hit five Shia’s warehouses in Iraq

The United States launched airstrikes on five weapons depots in the Shia group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency TASS.

US and UK citizens were killed in Iraq, US air strike near Syrian border

Two US citizens and one British citizen died in an attack on an American base in Iraq. It is reported by Reuters with reference to US representatives, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US began to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, 1,500 prisoners will be released

The US began to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan as part of a peace agreement with the Taliban, according Associated Press, citing an official representative of American troops in Afghanistan.

US nuclear submarine surfaced near Russian base in Arctic

The U.S. Navy submarine USS Toledo (SSN-769) surfaced in the Arctic in close proximity to the zone of interest of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US allowed a military assistance for Turkey in Idlib

The United States admits the possibility of military assistance to Turkey through NATO if Syria and Russia violate the truce in Idlib. This was stated by US Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey

US transfers B-2 Spirit strategic stealth bombers to Europe

Strategic stealth bombers B-2 Spirit arrived at the forward Lazhes air base in the Portuguese Azores in the East Atlantic near Europe to conduct training flights at the theater of war, the U.S. European Command reported

US aircraft have made a reconnaissance flights near Russian base in Syria

Two American military aircraft on Monday, one after the other, made long reconnaissance flights off the coast of Syria and the Russian air base Khmeimim located there and the Russian Navy's logistics base in the port of Tartus

Two American soldiers were killed during a mission in Iraq

Two US troops died during a mission in Iraq. This was announced on Monday by the Iraqi television channel Al Sumaria, citing a statement by a representative of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces

Russian military convoy was blocked by a US patrol in Syria

A few hours ago, in the north-eastern part of Syria, US military units once again intercepted a Russian military convoy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing several local sources and news agency Aviapro.

The new US howitzer is able to hit long range targets, but has a problem

The United States are developing a new 155-mm self-propelled howitzer based on the M109A7, which is being created to intimidate China and Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US unveils an AI submarine capable to kill enemies without human orders

The US Navy introduced a submarine capable of attacking without the order of the military. It is controlled by artificial intelligence (AI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Ferra.ru and NewScientist.

The US missile defense system is useless in a mass attack, Forbes said

Washington has already spent a trillion dollars on the war in Afghanistan, but continues to save on protecting the United States from missile attacks, writes Forbes columnist Lauren Thompson

Syrian army stopped a US military convoy and forced it to withdraw back (video)

A few hours ago, Syrian government forces stopped a large American military convoy trying to enter Tel Tamr, in the province of Hasaka, learned BulgarianMilitarycom citing Aviapro

A suicide bomber detonated a bomb near the US Embassy in Tunisia (video)

According to him, five people were injured. According to journalists, the man drove up to the diplomatic mission on a scooter and detonated an explosive device when he approached the police alongside.

Russia has fired a missile at a U.S. destroyer in the Black Sea

According to the Russian edition of the Federal News Agency, the Russian military was fired at an American warship approaching the Crimea using coastal missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The U.S. Army is buying advanced munitions from BAE Systems and Nexter

The U.S. Army is buying additional advanced BONUS munitions manufactured by BAE Systems and Nexter of France, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing BAE Systems statement.

End of story – Turkey is no longer on the F-35 program list

The American company Lockheed Martin, which is engaged in the production of F-35A fighters, put an end to the discussion of Turkey's participation in the project

US cover up Turkish ‘crimes against civilians’ in Syria, Foreign Minister said

The Syrian Foreign Ministry said that several US officials illegally entered the territory of Idlib province. This was reported by the Syrian agency SANA with reference to the agency

The US launched an airstrike against the militants of the Taliban

The American army launched an air strike against the militants of the Taliban terrorist organization in the Afghan province of Helmand. This was announced by the representative of the US Armed Forces

Israeli company will provide communication systems to Canadian Forces

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced yesterday that it was selected by Rheinmetall Canada Inc. to provide Satellite-on-the-Move (“SOTM”) communication systems to the Canadian Armed Forces

US is preparing to send ammunition to Turkey and jihadists in Idlib, Greece said

The US supports Turkey and is preparing to send ammunition to Turkish forces in Indlib, thus supporting jihadists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Greek news agency Pentapostagma.

The US fears that the purchase of the S-400 will help Turkey outwit NATO

The United States is seriously worried about the situation related to the purchase by Turkey of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US Navy received America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) delivered the America-class amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi

Saab is offering Gripen E to replace the existing Canadian CF-18 Hornet fighters

Saab is offering Gripen E, with the support of the Swedish government, for Canada’s future fighter requirement of 88 new aircraft to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s existing CF-18 Hornet fighter fleet

Some of key Taliban players are ‘under the influence of Pakistan’

The US-Taliban peace deal that would eventually witness the withdrawal of a bulk of American troops from Afghanistan has put the focus on Pakistan.

Historic: U.S. and Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha

On Saturday, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement in Doha, which provides for the withdrawal of US troops and coalitions from Afghanistan in 14 months

The U.S. armed forces have introduced a long range hypersonic weapon model

The U.S. armed forces have introduced a Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) model, according to the Next Generation Weapons Technology community, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The Pentagon disagrees with initiative to place Patriot in Turkey

The State Department and the Pentagon are arguing about the advisability of satisfying Ankara’s request for a temporary deployment of Patriot American anti-aircraft missile systems in Turkey

A Chinese destroyer aimed a laser at a US Navy reconnaissance aircraft

A Chinese destroyer aimed a laser at a US Navy R-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft in the Pacific, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US Navy statement cited by TASS.

US called Turkey to abandon S-400 air defense system after the clashes in Syria

US Permanent Representative to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison called on Turkey to abandon the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems (air defense systems) in connection with the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib

The US purchased 26 Amphibious combat vehicles for its Marine Corps

BAE Systems has received a $113.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for an additional 26 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the program

The US recorded an increase of the Russian submarines activity

In 2019, Russia increased its submarine fleet activity by one and a half times, said General Tod Walters, head of the U.S. European Command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Wich fighter jet is better? F-15 and Su-35 will fight for India

Experts of the publication compared the prospects of these fighters, since both aircraft are believed to be in the MW, participate in a tender for the supply of the Indian Air Force

17 nations invest $314M in modernization of Patriot air and missile defense system

Raytheon is enhancing the combat-proven Patriot™ Air and Missile Defense System under a $314 million task order for engineering services from the U.S. Army, awarded on January 30

The Pentagon accepted ethical principles for artificial intelligence

The possibility that artificial intelligence itself will be able to formulate and carry out combat missions in the near future is causing fierce debate and criticism of the military both in the United States and abroad.

Russian Su-57 vs U.S. F-35 – the F-35 is likely to destroy Su-57, China said

While the fifth-generation Russian fighter Su-57 is undergoing many years of testing, the American F-35 has been in service for a long time. Many Internet users are wondering which fighter is better: Su-57 or F-35?

The U.S. destroyer Ross went into the Black Sea

The forces of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia are tracking the actions of the American destroyer URO Ross of the US Navy. He entered the Black Sea on February 23, according to the Russian Defense Center

The United States conducted ‘nuclear war’ exercise against Russia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military has conducted "small" exercises in the event of a Russian nuclear strike against Europe and the US response, according to a Pentagon senior official, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing TASS and BGNES. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: The…

Turkey requested Patriot missile systems from USA to fight Russia in Syria

ANKARA, (BM) - Turkey had requested Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing US' Bloomberg. It is alleged that a request was received to contain Russia in Idlib (Syria). The agency does not provide details or a source of information. Read more: BulgarianMilitary.com 24/7 – War in Syria:…

Two US soldiers were killed during Iraq protests, local sources said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According publication in U.S. Veterans Today a Syrian tribal leader in Hasaka has disclosed that two US forces were killed and injured during popular protest rallies against their deployment in the village of Kharbat al-Amou earlier this month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A second US military base in Iraq has…

Russia: the US steals the oil wealth of Syrian people

MOSCOW, (BM) - The sanctions imposed on Syria and the abduction of the country's oil resources by the United States impede the full restoration of peaceful life in the republic. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said this on Tuesday following the results of talks in the 2 + 2 format of the foreign ministers and defense ministers of the…

The U.S. Navy is planning development of next generation heavy surface combat ship

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy is planning to initiate a five year development effort for a next generation heavy surface combat ship - its first class of heavy cruiser developed since the Cold War, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System The research, testing and…

Washington’s experts predict the emergence of a new Russian military strategy

MOSCOW, (BM) - Experts from the US scientific community, especially those who specialize in defense and security, continue to closely monitor military development processes in Russia, assess their condition and make predictions on various aspects of their future transformation and on changes in Moscow’s strategic approaches to the use of military…

Russia is stepping up the pressure on US forces in Syria, the New York Times reports

NEW YORK, (BM) - According to US military and diplomatic officials, Russia is stepping up a campaign of pressure on US forces in northeastern Syria after the withdrawal of US troops from most of the area last fall on the eve of the Turkish offensive on Syrian territory. Russian troops are increasingly clashing with US forces on highways in the…

It’s official: US military will now be able to wear turbans and hijabs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Air Force amended the rules regarding the appearance of military personnel, simplifying the process of issuing permits to Muslims and Sikhs to wear religious articles of clothing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according CNN reports. Muslims and Sikhs will be allowed to wear turbans, hijabs, as well as beards and long…

The Pentagon announces active testing of hypersonic weapons in 2020

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military will begin active testing of hypersonic weapons in 2020, said Admiral Charles Richard, head of the Strategic Command (STRATK) of the US Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: The US hypersonic weapon…

Mexico may buy Russian military helicopters. The US threatened with sanctions

MEXICO CITY, (BM) - The US State Department warned Mexico of sanctions in case of purchase of military helicopters from Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Izvestia. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com The US threatened sanctions in response to Mexico acquiring Russian military…

A second US military base in Iraq has been attacked

KABUL, (BM) - The Iraqi K1 air base in Kirkuk in the north of the country, used by US forces, was rocket attcked on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting several sources, including TASS and Al Arabiya. Read more: A U.S. military base in western Iraq has been hit by a new rocket attack According to Al Arabiya television station,…

The US hypersonic weapon development program was stopped by the U.S. Air Force

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Hypersonic Conventional Assault Weapon (HCSW) development program, which was one of the Pentagon’s two major hypersonic missile projects for the B-52 bombers, was stopped by the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek statement today. Read more: Military and defense…

The Pentagon accused Russia of disrupting US special operations in Libya

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A report by the inspectors general of the Department of State and the Pentagon on the situation in North and West Africa for the period from October to the end of December 2019 claims that the Russian presence in Libya is a challenge for US special operations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: China and Russia are the…

China and Russia are the main threat, US counterintelligence said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia and China are on the list of threats presented in the new US counterintelligence strategy for 2020-2022. The document was published by the National Center for Counterintelligence and Security, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

Hundreds of US F-15s, F-16s and B-1s will be retired

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force is planning major cuts to its current inventory of fighters and bombers, and with the bulk of these aircraft dating back to the Cold War retirement could seriously reduce overall operational costs for the American fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military Watch Magazine. Read more: Military…

The Pentagon creates new military bases in northeast Syria

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US Army Command creates new military facilities in northeast Syria to gain a foothold in the oil-bearing areas of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting TASS and Anadolu agency. Read more: NATO might have a navy logistic center in Black Sea, near Varna in Bulgaria According to his sources, the US military…

The US military blocked access to air base for Russian military convoys

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The construction of a new American military base in Syrian Khasak led to the fact that American troops blocked the Russian military’s second important route, providing access to the military airfield in the city of Kamyshli, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according local sorces. Read more: Russian mercenaries against the US…

Russian mercenaries against the US military in Syria

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The author of the article in WSJ (Jessica Donati - U.S. Troops in Standoffs With Russian Military Contractors in Syria) claims that cases of "tense confrontation" between US military and Russian PMCs have become more frequent in Syria. This allegation is not supported by any evidence of the participation of "Russian…

A message from the US Embassy had actually ‘threatened’ Russia and Iran with a ‘war’

DAMASCUS, (BM) - US State Department announces intention to bomb Syrian army in Idlib with its ally Turkey after the the official twitter account of the U.S. Embassy in Syria shared a video message, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The original tweet in English - here The original tweet in Arabic - here The US State Department issued a…

US wants to invite China to arms control talks

WASHINGTON, (BM) - China should be part of the new arms control agreements, said Kay Bailey Hutchinson, US Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Alliance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the speech of the Permanent Representative to the Heritage Foundation in Washington. China may…

Because of Syria, the US halted a secretive military intelligence programme with Turkey

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation programme with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish PKK militants, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting Reuters. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Erdogan Announces…

US Bell 360 helicopter ‘destroyed’ a Russia’s S-400 ant-aircraft weapon system (video)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US company Bell Helicopters demonstrates in a provocative video how their latest Bell 360 helicopter model destroys Russia's S-400 air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting news agency AviaPro. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Russia…

BAE Systems will integrade and sustain critical communication systems of US Navy

LONDON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has awarded BAE Systems, Inc. a prime position on a $212 million contract to integrate and sustain its critical communication systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read…

US Navy tests Raytheon’s new precision-guided munition

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company's new Excalibur® S precision-guided munition scored direct hits on moving targets in a U.S. Navy test. Testing validated the projectile's ability to survive the shock and stress of a howitzer firing, then transition from GPS to laser guidance and hit a moving target, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more:…

Russians submarines are off the coast of USA, admiral Andrew Lewis complaints

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Due to the activity of Russian submarines, the eastern coast of the United States has ceased to be a "safe haven" for the American fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Vice Admiral US Navy Andrew "Woody" Lewis statement, cited RIA Novosti and The Drive. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions…

Trump promised to end conflicts with US involvement in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States seeks to protect the lives of Americans and end conflicts in the Middle East, and this is what the country's foreign policy in the region is about. This opinion was voiced by American leader Donald Trump during a message to Congress, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. “I’m not going to kill hundreds of thousands…

Because of Russia, the US military deployed a new nuclear weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military deployed a new submarine-launched low-yield nuclear weapon, something the Pentagon sees as critical to countering the threat posed by Russia's arsenal of smaller tactical nukes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CNN. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

US military engineer with secret-level access was arrested for espionage

WASHINGTON, (BM) - When Wei Sun, a 48-year-old engineer at Raytheon Missile Systems, left for an overseas trip last year, he told the company he planned to bring his company-issued HP EliteBook 840 laptop along. Sun, a Chinese-born American citizen, had been working at Raytheon, the fourth-largest US defense contractor, for a decade. He held a…

The Russian nightmare called B-21 Raider is dangerous stealth weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force has released the first official artist’s concept of the highly classified B-21 Raider next generation stealth program - the design of which has been speculated ever since the program was announced in September 2016, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoted several sources. Read more: Military and defense…

‘F-35 destroys Russia’s S-400’ is not mission impossible anymore

ANKARA, (BM) - Turkey unveils an unexpected flaw in the Russian S-400 missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting russian agency Avia.pro. According to the media agency, they have material, which, in fact, is an infographic of the effectiveness of the Russian S-400. REPORT: What are the advantages of the new Russian missile…

The US Air Force tried to paralyze the work of Russia’s S-400 missile system in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - A few hours ago, the US Air Force special aircraft interfered with the normal operation of the Russian S-400 air defense systems deployed at the Khmeimim airbase, trying to paralyze the operation of Russian air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

Pompeo: US seeks areas for cooperation with Russia

LONDON, (BM) - On Thursday, during a joint press conference in London with British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced Washington's search for areas in which there was an opportunity for cooperation with Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions…

A second US aircraft may have crashed or been downed in Iraq – arabian sources

BAGHDAD, (BM) - Several Arab media have claimed that in recent hours a second US plane crashed near Iraq's al-Anbar province, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According to media's sources the aircraft is of the US Air Forces, Spartan C-27J transport aircraft and there were four people on board. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

The U.S. has successfully tested AI in an aerial battle with an F-15 fighter

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A team of scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the United States has successfully tested artificial intelligence involved in an aerial battle with an F-15 fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MKRU and online edition N+1. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

More regular attacks and death of US soldiers in Iraq and Syria, US analyst said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The National Interest published an article by an analyst, retired US Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis, in which the author suggested that attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria would become more regular and deadly. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com According to Davis, the…

Russian air defense system ‘nearly’ shot down U.S. fighter jets in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - A few days ago that US Air Force fighter jets and attack helicopters took off to intercept a Russian military convoy and helicopters that appeared near the city of Tel Tamr, as we and several sources reported. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Several American military…

An air battle between Su-57 and F-35 fighter jets – how it ends?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Journalists of the American edition of The National Interest appreciated the prospects of the latest Russian Su-57 fighter in a battle with the fifth-generation F-35 aircraft of the US Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Polit Russia and the Natioanl Interest. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments,…

U.S. Navy Commander said Washington’s allies should take an example from Russia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - U.S. Navy Commander in Europe Admiral James Foggo said in an interview with Defense Writers Group that Washington’s allies should take an example from Russia to strengthen their defenses, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Vzglyad. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com …

Russia-US tensions – US Air Force in Norway near border and Russian fighter jets in Syria

DAMASCUS, WASHINGTON, MOSCOW, (BM) - The United States is preparing a very serious provocation near the borders of Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Avia.pro and Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: A fight between the…

Turkey ‘takes down’ F-35 with the desire to integrate the S-400 system into NATO

DAVOS, (BM) - Russian anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) S-400 are compatible with American F-35 fighters and do not pose a threat to NATO, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

US is trying to block the Russian S-300 and S-400 missile defense systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Department of Defense plans to deploy Patriot air defense / missile defense systems in Iraq, the appearance of which in this Middle Eastern state will automatically block the Russian S-300 and S-400 for official Baghdad, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

A shootout between Russian and U.S. military in Syria? The Pentagon’s comment

WASHINGTON, (BM) - An information about shootout between Russian and U.S. military is disseminated in the media and being one of the main reason the Pentagon to make an official statement, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting some sources. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com “We have made…

US will test the Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 fighter jets

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US will test the Russian Su-57 fighter in simulation conditions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Science and Technology publication reported January 23, citing American media. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Russian Su-57 lost the aerial…

Russian Su-57 lost the aerial battle with F-22 and F-35 – they’re just invincible

MOSCOW, (BM) - The US will be the first to say a new word in military aviation, and Russia is well aware of this. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Dogfight! Russia’s Su-35 and Su-57 vs. F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet In the near future, the US Air Force will reach a fundamentally…

The United States will carry out a ‘suicide mission’ if they decide to attack Russia

MOSCOW, (BM) - NATO has announced plans to conduct the largest exercise in the past 25 years to move troops from the US to Europe (Defender Europe, Defender of Europe). Some analysts have already stated that the scenario of the exercises directly resembles the development of the American invasion of Russia. The real task of the exercises, and this…

Lockheed unveils next-gen of maritime and ground-based radar technology

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Through partnerships with the U.S. Government, Spain, Japan, and Canada, Lockheed Martin’s solid state radar (SSR) technology will provide front-line defense to nations around the world with cutting-edge air and missile defense capabilities, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Lockheed's statement. Read more: Military…

A new minehunting sonar system made by Raytheon has been delivered to the US Navy

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company delivered its 10th AN/AQS-20C minehunting sonar system to the U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Raytheon's statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com The sonar-towed body was officially transferred to the Naval Surface Warfare Center,…

US unveils X-61A drone by the Pentagon’s Gremlins program (video)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The American company Dynetics published a video with the first flight of the X-61A drone, which is created with the support of the Pentagon as part of the Gremlins program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, qioting Vzglyad. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com The drone was…

US talked about plans to strike at Iran’s nuclear facilities

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States was considering the possibility of a preemptive strike on nuclear facilities in Iran to prevent the Islamic Republic from developing nuclear weapons. This was told by United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting RIA Novosti report. Read more: Military and defense…

The upgraded U.S. Javelin anti-tank missile is a mortal danger for Russian tanks

MOSCOW, (BM) - Since World War I, an armored vehicle has become an integral part of the weapons of almost all world armies. The tank was a mobile heavy weapon, capable of moving on the battlefield, on the move changing the strategy and alignment of forces of army formations. However, with the advent of tanks, weapons systems capable of…

US UAV conducted reconnaissance near Crimean borders

MOSCOW, (BM) - The American strategic drone conducted reconnaissance off the Crimean borders, the monitoring resource PlaneRadar reports, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Crimean S-400 Combat Teams are Holding Air Defense Drills The U.S. Air…

U.S. develops ground-launched, mobile, hypersonic missile system

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded US$31.9 million by DARPA for further development of a ground-launched, mobile, hypersonic missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com The contract will allow the defense company to begin the…

The ultimate killer of F-35 and F-22 is not Russia’s S-400 missile system. It’s S-500

BEIJING, (BM) - In late December, new information was published on the progress of work on the S-500 anti-aircraft missile system. For 2020, it is planned to conduct preliminary tests of this air defense system, and in 2025 the first serial complex will be handed over to the troops. Naturally similar news could not go unnoticed. Foreign media…

Trump has lied -11 US soldiers were injured as a result of Iran’s missile strike

WASHINGTON, (BM) - As a result of Iran’s strike at Ain al-Assad base in Iraq on January 8, 11 US troops were injured, , learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense One report. According to his sources at the Pentagon, this week they were taken to a military hospital in Germany for examination. Read more: Missile attack to U.S. military…

Withdrawal of troops: USA threatens Iraq again

BERLIN, (BM) - The political consequences of the catastrophic wrong decision that led to the crash of the Ukrainian passenger plane and the death of 176 people on flight PS752 (including a large number of Iranian citizens) cannot yet be predicted. A REPORT: ‘Scare each other’: how the US and Iran are fighting for Baghdad A REPORT: Iraq: The…

A roadside bomb hit a U.S. army vehicle in Afghanistan

KABUL, (BM) - A roadside bomb hit a U.S. army vehicle Saturday in Afghanistan, both NATO and Afghan officials confirmed, without providing any details, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting ABC News. DEFENSEWEEL'S REPORT: Syria: how long will the US troops stay? Qari Yusouf Ahmadi, a Taliban spokesman, immediately claimed responsibility for…

US threatens India with sanctions for the purchase of S-400 missile systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States urged New Delhi not to purchase Russian S-400 missile defense systems, otherwise India would face a "risk of sanctions", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Russian media Pravda. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: India’s purchase of S-400…

US F-35 squadrons are training how to destroy Iran’s S-300 missile systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Against the background of the aggravation of the situation in connection with the elimination of the Iranian general, the USA conducted the most ambitious trainings in recent years with the participation of the latest F-35 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

USA deployed surveillance plane near North Korea to watch Kim’s military moves

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States flew a naval surveillance aircraft over the Korean Peninsula, the latest in a series of flights of its aircraft to monitor North Korea amid concern over the North's military moves, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Korea Herald. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating…

The US will spend $2 billion to service the F-35 in 2020

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States will spend $ 2 billion this year on the maintenance and support of 5-generation F-35 Lightning II multipurpose fighter jets consisting of the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps (IMS), and the armed forces of a number of foreign customers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

US and Iran are on the verge of war, Russian experts comments

MOSCOW, (BM) - As a result of the American special operation, the commander of the special unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Al-Quds was killed General Kassem Suleimani. President Trump personally gave the killings. So in the United States responded to the recent assault on their embassy in Baghdad. In Tehran, they promised to…

US tried to disrupt naval exercises of Iran, Russia and China, commander said

TEHRAN, (BM) - The United States tried to disrupt the naval exercises of Russia, Iran and China, which ended on December 30, reports Tasnim, referring to the commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Hanzhan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Iran threatens to destroy any reconnaissance vehicles in the area of ​​exercises with…

Russia may have no answer – the US is setting up a fleet to oppose them

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The newly reinstated Norfolk, Virginia-based 2nd Fleet, which was opened for business in 2018, is now fully operational, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the U.S. Navy statement. Read more: The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System The fleet will oversee and control operations in the…

Washington wanted to learn the Russian secrets and bought 21 MiG-29 fighter jets

WASHINGTON, (BM) - When the Soviet Union collapsed in late 1991, the newly independent states within its former domain inherited enormous stockpiles of weapons the Red Army left behind. One of the most interesting cases involved the air force of the tiny former Soviet republic of Moldova. The new republic’s inventory consisted of 34 MiG-29…

The Pentagon signed a contract with Raytheon for the production of medium-range missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The American company Raytheon won the US Department of Defense contract for the production of medium-range air-to-air missiles AMRAAM worth more than $ 768 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, qccording the Pentagon press service statement. Read more: Raytheon Plans to Produce Identification Systems for the Korean Military…

A fight between the Russian and American troops in Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The so-called “Syrian Observatory for Human Rights”, whose office is known to be based in London, announces the alleged brawl between US and Russian troops in the north of the SAR, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US military is strengthening its position in Syria and returns to six military bases This kind of…

The United States began to develop tactics of cyber war against Russia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Armed Forces cyber command has begun developing information warfare tactics that could be launched against Russia, writes The Washington Post, citing former and current US officials, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Cyber and Electronic Warriors of the Future Will Be Trained at New Leonardo Facility The…

‘Christmas Gift’ to Americans. Should and how the US Government to respond to Kim Jong-Un?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Merry Christmas! Kim Jong-Un, the maximal leader of an atheist regime, has promised to deliver a “Christmas gift” to Americans. Even better, the Trump administration gets to choose the Yuletide present it receives from the Brilliant Comrade. “What is left to be done now is the U.S. option and it is entirely up to the U.S.…

The Pentagon signed a contract for work at Turkish Incirlik air base

ANKARA, (BM) - The US Department of Defense signed a contract with Turkish companies for construction work at the Incirlik airbase (Adana province, Turkey) for the period until the end of 2024 and a total of $ 95 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Pentagon press service statement. Read more: Bad news for US – Turkey may close…

Over 350 US-made F-16 fighter jets will get powerfull AESA radars

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force will see over 350 of its F-16 Fighting Falcon fourth generation multirole fighters upgraded with new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, under a new $1 billion contract granted by the Northrop Grumman Systems by the Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Spanish…

The US military is testing drones equipped with 40mm grenade launchers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military is testing experimental Cerberus GL drones equipped with 40mm grenade launchers - the drone devices were developed by the Australian company Skyborne Technologies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: ELTA Systems Revealed a New and Enhanced Configuration of Its Drone Guard System The drone, armed…

The S-400’s radio frequencies has been detected by US military over Syria

DAMASCUS, (BM) - The US reconnaissance flights over Syria's Khmeymim Air Force Base have not failed. The US military was able to detect the radio frequencies used by the C-400 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russia and Turkey will start joint production of S-400 defense system and transfer of technologies …

The US military is strengthening its position in Syria and returns to six military bases

DANASUC, (BM) - The US military is strengthening its position in northeastern Syria - in the area of ​​the border with Turkey and Iraq and in the areas of oil fields, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Russian military has fired at an Israeli UAV near Golan Heights, Israel said They note that against the background of Turkey’s…

US and Canada observe reconnaissance ship of the Russian Navy

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US-Canadian Joint Aerospace Defense Command of North America (NORAD) has confirmed that it is monitoring the reconnaissance ship of the Russian Navy, Viktor Leonov, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was reported on December 17 in the official Twitter account of the command. Read more: Russian reconnaissance ship…

The Pentagon reacted to Erdogan’s statement about Incirlik base

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The statement on the possible closure of the Incirlik airbase in Turkey for American troops, voiced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was not brought to the attention of Pentagon chief Mark Esper learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Thus, on Tuesday, December 17, the US Secretary of Defense commented on the words of the…

Russian reconnaissance ship performs unsafe maneuvers near coast of Florida, US officials said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US officials said the Russian naval reconnaissance ship, Viktor Leonov, allegedly performs unsafe maneuvers in international waters off the coast of the United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according CNN report. Read more: Russia’s Aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” caught fire in Murmansk (video) According to…

The Russian propaganda in action – almost half of the US soldiers consider Russia as an ally

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A survey of the US military about its attitude towards Russia caused a sensation. Almost half of the respondents consider the Russians to be US allies. Washington is sounding the alarm, the American press and experts unanimously blame the “Russian propaganda”, which has already penetrated the holy of holies – the Pentagon. Once…

Five U.S. military aircraft leave Turkish Incirlik airbase

ANKARA, (BM) - At least five U.S. Air Force military transport planes flew from the Turkish Incirlik airbase, where the US nuclear weapons are located, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting russian Vglyad news website and aviation resources. Read more: US Senate Committee approves sanctions against Turkey over S-400’s purchase The base…

Bad news for Russia – a laser weapon soon may be part of the US F-35’s armament

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Air Force will one day fire high-tech laser weapons from drones and fighter jets to destroy high-value targets, conduct precision strikes and incinerate enemy locations from the sky. The first airborne tests are expected to take place by 2021, Air Force officials have said. The developmental efforts are focused on…

The Pentagon has successfully tested a ballistic missile banned by the INF Treaty (video)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States secretary of defense and the Pentagon chief Mark Esper announced the success of the first tests of an American ballistic missile, which had previously been banned by the treaty of Russia and the United States on intermediate and shorter-range missiles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Vzglyad. Read…

Russia is developing unique nuclear weapons that the US does not possess, the Pentagon said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia is developing nuclear weapons that the United States does not possess, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according David Kriete, deputy head of the Strategic Command (STRATKOM) of the US Armed Forces statement. Vice Admiral called on Washington to "participate in the arms race" and "replace all at once" in order to…

Canada may be the next nation to buy the F-35 stealth fighter

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In August, Britain’s Ministry of Defense and European manufacturer Airbus withdrew the Eurofighter from Canada’s competition to pick a replacement for its 35-year-old CF-18 fighters. In 2018, France’s Dassault withdrew the Rafale from the contest. That just leaves three contenders: Lockheed Martin’s F-35, Boeing’s F/A-18…

The U.S vs. Russia – are American missiles capable of catching up with nuclear Russia’s Kinzhal?

MOSCOW, (BM) - The United States has set itself the task of catching up with Russia in developing one of the most promising types of weapons - hypersonic missiles. They began to create their own samples in the United States a few years ago, but the advent of the Kinzhal rocket spurred American activity. How did this happen and how will the…

Russia’s Avangard missile is still deadly and the U.S. military has no defense against it

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - In recent months, the whole world has been talking about Russia's S-400 defense system and its ability to detect and shoot at all types of aircraft, including stealth. Turkey and India have already bought the S-400 air-defense missile system from Russia, and Iran wants to do the same. The focus has already shifted, leaving…

A U.S. military base in western Iraq has been hit by a new rocket attack

BAGHDAD, (BM) - A U.S. military base in western Iraq has been hit by a new rocket attack as the country's unrest persisted in the wake of the prime minister's resignation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Newsweek. Read more: Turkish Air Strikes in Iraq – Five PKK Members Have Been Killed The Iraqi security forces' media cell…

Lockheed has signed a contract to create a hypersonic missile totalling around $1 billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin signed a contract to create a new hypersonic missile for the US Air Force, the contract amounted to 988.8 million dollars, learned BulgarianMiitary.com, according the Pentagon statement. The creation of missile will be engaged in the California state of Orlando. Work is scheduled to be completed by December…

The US and Germany Will Pay Equally for NATO’s Collective Budget

PARIS, (BM) - NATO has approved a new formula for calculating the Alliance's general budget contributions, according to which the US will reduce its share, while Germany's share will increase, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Will Cut Its Spending to NATO, but Will Ensure Security of Europe, CNN Reported This was announced…

The US Will Cut Its Spending to NATO, but Will Ensure Security of Europe, CNN Reported

NEW YORK, (BM) - The Administration of the US president Donald Trump decided to cut spending on payments to the NATO budget, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting a report of CNN. Read more: Eastern Europe and NATO are ‘Hostages’ of Turkish Anti-PKK Policy The channel notes that the share of direct US funding was about 22%, which covered…

The US Navy Plans to Repair and Upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Navy plans to repair and upgrade the MK-41 Vertical Launch System, according contract between Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for About of $1.02 Billion Work will be performed in Ventura, California (65%); various…

US Will Use Nuclear Weapons Against Russia, Polish Analysts Say

WARSAW, (BM) - The US will use nuclear weapons if it goes to war with Russia, according to some Polish analysts, whose opinion was published in the Polish edition of Myśl Polska, has learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Israeli Nuclear Weapon Program Could Destabilize the Region This statement comes in response to the question of…

Step by Step the F-35 Program Becomes an Expensive Failure of the U.S. Military Production

WASHINGTON, (BM) - America has for many years used the flagship F-35 as the most successful and high-tech stealth project in military history, not only for the US military but for the world as well. In recent months, and especially in recent days, information that is worrying about the future of the F-35 program is increasingly emerging. In…

The Pentagon’s Plan – How Successfully to Eliminate and Destroy Russia`s S-400/S-500 Missile Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US online news webpage C4ISRNET analyzes the Pentagon's plan on how to to break through the defense of Russian air defense systems should a military conflict or war with the Russians arise, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting russian media Nezavisimaya Gazeta. Read more: The Israeli Air Force is Training How F-35…

What is Happening with Stealthy F-35? The Pentagon Reported for a Lot of Tech-Problems

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - The US stealth fighter F-35 has been one of the most commented military technology products in the last decade. It is capable of entering any air battle and has technologies that foreign military complexes would envy. Many countries would like to have an F-35 in service in their air force. However, in recent months,…

Bad News for Russia: Turkey Will Help US Study S-400`s Impact on F-35 Fighters Jets

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced at a meeting with US President Donald Trump that Turkey has no intention of giving up Russia's S-400 air defense systems. We remind you that Turkey purchased these systems and the first deliveries began in the middle of this year, continuing until the end of the next. …

The Mig-29 Multi-Role Aircraft as a Deadly Answer to the F-16

WASHINGTON, (BM) - As with many of Russia’s most prolific aircraft, the MiG-29 has spawned numerous variants four decades of service. Originally intended as an superiority fighter, and particularly as the Soviet answer to the F-16, the MiG-29 has been gradually recast as a multi-role aircraft with an increasingly robust air-to-surface armament…

The U.S. Has Found Alternative for F-35`s Component Suppliers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Since removing Turkey from the multinational F-35 program over its purchase of a Russian air defense system, the U.S. has found alternate suppliers for all but a dozen components Turkey is producing for the Lockheed-made fighter jet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Read more: The F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet…

A New Sig Sauer Compact Carbine Might Be the Next Armament on the US Forces

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Hot off its new contract with the U.S. Army, Sig Sauer has unveiled a new compact carbine which the company claims is its most “discreet platform” ever: the MCX Rattler. The Rattler, a compact personal defense weapon built at the request of “elite military units,” is based on the Sig Sauer’s popular line of MCX gas-operated…

Donald Trump Wants $5 Billion “Defense Cost” from South Korea

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A $5 billion (£4 billion) demand to meet the cost of hosting American troops, and tensions between Seoul and Tokyo that threaten to undercut regional cooperation are set to top the agenda when senior U.S. defence officials visit South Korea this week, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: Korea Buys 120…

A Plot of Terror Attack Against U.S. and Israeli Diplomats Has Been Foiled

AMMAN, (BM) - Jordanian intelligence recently foiled a plot by two suspected militants to mount terror attacks against U.S. and Israeli diplomats alongside U.S. troops deployed at a military base in the south of the country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according state-owned al-Rai newspaper article on Tuesday. Read more: The U.S. and NATO…

The F-35 and F-22 Have Been Hacked – Beijing Received Detailed Information about Them

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia and China will likely use their cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities to challenge the United States into the foreseeable future. Both nations possess highly capable forces that can steal information or attack American infrastructure. Indeed, in some cases, highly classified data on some of the United States’…

Why the United States Should Buy a Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense System?

SOFIA, (BM) - In real terms, the US does not need the Russian S-400 missile defense system to protect its territory. The United States has its own one - Patriot. But they need the C-400 for other reasons. The Patriot is intended for both domestic use and protection in the US territory, as well as for sale to US third-party partners. This system…

The Entire US Aircraft Fleet Might Be Damaged or Destroyed, According to a Russian Expert

MOSCOW, (BM) - There is a possibility that the entire US fleet of aircraft carriers will suffer serious damaged and even be destroyed if the Newport News shipyard in Virginia is attacked, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Nezavisimaya Gazeta, Russia. Read more: Next Step: Russia Equips Its Own Submarines with Next-gen Nuclear Drones …

Russia’s Su-35 is More Deadly and Advanced than F-35

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringing its fifth-generation PAK-FA stealth fighter into production. Distinguished by its unrivaled maneuverability, most of…

Why Does Trump Cut Planned Procurement of F-35As When Russia and China Develop Their Air Defense Systems?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - There are reports circulating that the U.S. Air Force is considering major cuts to its planned procurement of 1,760 F-35As. This would be a colossal blunder. The F-35 is too good for the Air Force (as well as the Navy and Marine Corps) to not acquire their full allotment. If anything, the Air Force should increase its annual…

The US Navy Can Fight Against Russia and China Using This Awesome High-Tech Defense Missile

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy and numerous NATO partners are firing a new, high-tech ship defense weapon that can identify, track and attack maneuvering anti-ship missiles with an active seeker enabling the missile to change course in flight, service officials said. The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II, or ESSM, is a new version of an…

The United States Begin to Develop the Anti-laser Weapon System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Department of Defense Advanced Engineering (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense announced a competition to develop a system for protecting military equipment from the effects of combat lasers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Russia Has Announced the Upcoming Enter of a Laser Weapon in the…

Trump Administration Cooperates with Russian FSB Against Cyber Terrorism

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Following a recent conference of foreign security and law enforcement agencies, the head of Russia’s State Security Service, the FSB, made the surprising announcement that Russia and the United States have resumed cooperation on cybersecurity. “We are maintaining working contacts by our experts and special unit heads with…

US B-52 Bomber for Israel is a Bad Decision and a Threat for the Middle East Peace

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In April 2014, retired Air Force lieutenant general David Deptula and Michael Makovsky of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs penned an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal arguing that the United States should turn over a dozen surplus B-52 heavy bombers to Israel. Deptula and Makovsky said that the eight-engine…

US Artillery Weapons Have Been Found in Arms Depot of a Terrorist Group

DAMASCUS, (BM) - Belying U.S. promises to retrieve arms and ammunition it gave to terror group supposedly to fight ISIS/Daesh, U.S. mortar shells have been found in northeastern Syria in ammunition stores belonging to YPG/PKK terrorists, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Military in Syria Illegally Exports Oil Totalling $30M per…

The US Military in Syria Illegally Exports Oil Totalling $30M per Month, Russia Claims

MOSCOW, (BM) - The United States is illegally exporting oil from deposits in northeast Syria worth more than $ 30 million a month, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. "Bypassing their own sanctions, Americans smuggle oil from Syria worth more than $ 30 million a month and in the foreseeable…

The S-500 is Formidable But Is It a Threat for the U.S. Stealth Fighters?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In recent years there has been intense talk of the new Russian air defense system S-500. Various information is constantly leaked on state and private Russian media as well as on media and blogs all over the world. It should be noted that the real S-500 is a brand new development and perhaps the first of the new Russian…

Military Tensions with Russia Will Worsen, if Donald Trump is Not Reelected

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Military tensions with Russia will worsen if Donald Trump is not reelected, some military and politically US specialists. It is hard to imagine any Democratic administration getting along with Russia as long as President Putin remains in power. Many Democrats believe Moscow subverted the presidential election process in…

Dogfight! Russia’s Su-35 and Su-57 vs. F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Russians are now developing new air dominance aircraft with a long-range strike capability -- the Su-35 and the Pak FA (frequently called the PAK T-50) – which will pose a significant threat to NATO Europe. The U.S. F-35, the only 5th generation aircraft in production today, is critical to countering these threats. The…

The F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet is Cheaper Than the Chinese J-20

BEIJING, (BM) - The Chinese media have concluded that mass production American fighter F-35 led to the fact that the Chinese J-20 is now the more expensive fifth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: China Showcased the Largest J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Formation Recall that in China believe that today only the…

Russia`s S-400 Missile Systems Are Worldwide Problem for the U.S. Arms Deals, US Politician

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia seeks to impose its C-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to the whole world, thereby preventing the United States from supplying its “advanced weapons”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This statement was made by US Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Clark Cooper. Read more: A German Journalist Called the…

The U.S. Military and Defense Mission in Syria is Not Over Yet

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Pivoting from the dramatic killing of the Islamic State’s leader, the Pentagon is increasing US efforts to protect Syria’s oil fields from the extremist group as well as from Syria itself and the country’s Russian allies. It’s a new high-stakes mission even as American troops are withdrawn from other parts of the country. US…

Does Iran Has Any Chance Against U.S. F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, in part resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision unilaterally to withdraw the United States from the 2015 deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. armed forces have deployed a wide array of ships, planes and other weapons to the Middle East. The…

B-1B Bombers of the U.S. Air Force Have Been Deployed to Saudi Air Base

RIYADH, (BM) - Amid a considerable redeployment of American assets to the Persian Gulf region, the United States Air Force has dispatched B-1B Lancer heavy bombers to the Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military Watch. Read more: The Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber Will be Armed with a New B61-12…

Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Was Killed by U.S. Soldiers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. military conducted an operation against elusive Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Saturday, a U.S. official said, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepared to make a “major statement” at the White House on Sunday morning, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: ISIS Militants Escaped Out of Syrian Prison…

The U.S. Has a Plan to Send Tanks and Armored Vehicles in Syria

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. military is reportedly considering sending a task force equipped with tanks or other armored vehicles to establish an outpost overlooking oil and gas fields in southeastern Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The primary aim of this deployment would be to prevent the Syrian regime or terrorist groups, such as…

The U.S. Air Force Urgently Needs New Air to Air Missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States is set to receive at least two entirely new classes of long range air to air missile in the 2020s, which are intended to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM currently in service. U.S. defence manufacturer Raytheon, best known for its THAAD, RIM-161 and AIM-120 missiles, in September announced the development of the…

Near Russian Border, Su-27 Shadowed a US Air Force B-52H Bomber

MOSCOW, (BM) - A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet of Russia’s Aerospace Force shadowed a US Air Force B-52H bomber on October 19, which flew near the Russian borders over the Black Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Defense Ministry of Russia statement. Read more: A “Secret” U.S. Military Base Near Russian Border Has Been Revealeted by…

The U.S. Has Tested a Military Hypersonic Engine for Missile or Plane

WASHINGTON, (BM) - At a special research area in the US state of Colorado have passed the British test engine for hypersonic vehicles. Creators powerplant report that it allows speeds up to 5 m (5 sound velocity), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: China Has Developed a New Hypersonic Weapon It is noted that a crucial…

Canada Wants a New Fighter Jet and F-35 Might Be the Right Choice

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In August, Britain’s Ministry of Defense and European manufacturer Airbus withdrew the Eurofighter from Canada’s competition to pick a replacement for its 35-year-old CF-18 fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets In 2018, France’s Dassault withdrew…

The U.S. Has Bombed Their Own Warehouse in Syria, US Colonel Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In the United States, information was confirmed that US Air Force planes destroyed the ammunition depot of the American coalition in Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. It is reported that we are talking about a planned operation. Read more: According Turkey, US Supports Terrorist PKK/YPG in Syria with…

The U.S. is Testing a New Concept – Sending Cyber Forces in Europe

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US military is testing a new concept for the interaction of cyber units and UAV units of the Cyber ​​Squadron Initiative, learned BulgarianMilitary, quoting Topwar. According to the new concept, the US Air Force command plans to use special cyber groups in the mission execution area to protect the UAV from enemy…

The U.S. is Trying to Kick Turkey Out of NATO, but is not Possible to do it Unilaterally

WASHINGTON, (BM) - President Donald Trump’s decision to relocate U.S. forces away from the Syria-Turkish border in anticipation of a Turkish military offensive in the area has been greeted by a collective groan from the foreign policy establishment on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Lawmakers from Sens. Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham to…

The U.S. is Considering to Remove Nuclear Weapons from Turkish Incirlik Air Base

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US officials met in recent days to review plans to remove some 50 nuclear weapons housed under American control at the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey amid growing tensions with Ankara, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according The New York Times report. US President Donald Trump said Monday he would issue new sanctions against…

The US Stealth Destroyer Will Able to Change the Face of Surface Battles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) is getting closer to the beginning of a full-fledged service and solving combat missions, writes American analyst Chris Osborne. Meanwhile, the US Navy is engaged in combat use of such a ship and is working out situations in which it will be most useful. The goals and objectives of the…

Stealth Coverage Problems for Russian and American Submarines, Forbes Reported

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The problem of coverage, which defines stealth and often literally drops from submarines, is not new and is not unique to the US Navy, writes Forbes, in relation to the recent scandal with falsification of reports on work on submarines of the Virginia class, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com. Read more: Russia is Making a…

If Saudi Arabia Buys S-400, the U.S. Would Deny Them the Best U.S. Defense Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon had made the correct decision in sending four 360-degree AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radars to bolster the Saudi air and missile defenses, along with another Patriot air defense system and U.S. support personnel. Last month’s combined missile and drone strike inflicted serious damage on the Saudi oil refineries at Abqaiq and…

Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System Can Be Defeat by Using F-35, US Magazine Reports

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Designed as part of the developmental trajectory for the emerging F-35, the test-firing facilities further development of an ability to fire the weapon “off-boresight,” described as an ability to target and destroy air to air targets that are not in front of the aircraft with a direct or immediate line of sight, Pentagon…

Russia’s Electronic Warfare Battleplans Might Be Beat by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Surrounded by enemy fire, trapped in a valley between mountains and unable to use certain sensors, drones, fire-control and radar applications, a forward-positioned Army infantry unit suddenly finds itself with no radio, sensors, electronics… or GPS. Their communications are jammed, disabled and rendered useless, making them…

The U.S. Prototype UAV XQ-58A Valkyrie Was Damaged During a Test Flight

WAHINGTON, (BM) - The prototype UAV XQ-58A Valkyrie, which should become the unmanned aerial pilot of the fifth-generation F-35 multi-role fighter, was damaged during a test flight, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced that the prototype of its promising, inconspicuous UAV XQ-58A Valkyrie successfully…

The US Has Made Wrong Choice – X-32 and F-23 Could Have Been Best Stealth

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Department of Defense (DoD) didn’t have to opt for the F-35. In the 1990s, both Boeing and Lockheed Martin bid for the next big fighter contract, a plane that would serve in each of the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, as well as grace the air forces of many US allies. Boeing served up the X-32; Lockheed the X-35. The…

The Russian Su-35 is Really Good, But it Might not Match America’s F-35

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringing its fifth-generation PAK-FA stealth fighter into production. Distinguished by its unrivaled maneuverability, most of…

U.S. Develops Hypersonic Weapon Launch Detection Space System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Database management and data flows in the missile defense system - the most significant problem in the development of the new network space sensors created to detect launches hypersonic and ballistic weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: An American Company is Developing a New Medium-Range Weapon The…

Russian Su-57 vs. U.S. F-22: Here’s What Happens When Stealth Meets Stealth

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Russia’s official designation of the PAK-FA/T-50 jet as the Sukhoi Su-57 is just another reminder that the field of fifth generation fighters is about to get more crowded. The United States, China, Russia, Japan and Korea are all working on their own fifth generation designs, but so far only three planes, the F-22 Raptor, F-35…

Against the Kurds – did Donald Trump Committed Political Suicide?

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A wounded president is prone to making bad decisions. That’s the only explanation for Donald Trump’s blatant sellout of the Kurds in northern Syria. His move is being condemned in Europe and the United States, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and former UN ambassador and leading Republican Nikki Haley leading the…

T-14 Armata vs. M1A Abrams: the Russian Tank Takes an Advantage

MOSCOW, (BM) - The core military resource of the Celestial Empire Sina conducted a comparative analysis of some of the tactical and technical characteristics of the latest generation Russian tank T-14 "Armata" and the American armored vehicle M1A Abrams. According to Chinese experts, the technique of Russian armored forces is superior to the…

The American Air Strikes Over Afghanistan are Unlawful

KABUL, (BM) - U.S. air strikes on alleged Taliban drug labs in Afghanistan in May killed or wounded at least 39 civilians, including 14 children, and violated international humanitarian law as the victims were non-combatants, a United Nations report said on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: UK Sends Paratroopers for…

Combat Radius of Russia’s Su-57 in Asia is a Threat to the US and Australia

MOSCOW, (BM) - After reports that the Myanmar armed forces are interested in purchasing Russian Su-57 fighters for the modernization of its fleet, as well as the recent statement by the ambassador of this country in Moscow on this issue, an assessment of the possible consequences of such an acquisition on the security of Southeast Asian states…

The US 37th Squadron and Bulgarian 68th Special Forces in Free-Fall Course Training

SOFIA, (BM) - Airmen and aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron deployed from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, provided primary airlift support for a U.S. sponsored military free-fall course in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Sept. 24 - Oct. 1, 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. As a central focus of exercise Thracian Fall 19, the military free-fall course,…

A Nuclear-Armed Iran Might Be One of Donald Trump’s Going-Away Presents

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Rarely are one’s predictions as quickly tested as those I made in August. I suggested that the United States’ lame response to Iran’s aggressive actions would lead to escalation. It was not hard to predict. It seemed obvious to me that, unable to get the European Union to help meaningfully circumvent U.S. sanctions, Iran…

A Probable War with Iran Would Be a Huge Mistake, US Magazine Analyzed

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Sixteen years ago, the George W. Bush administration manipulated intelligence to scare the public into backing an aggressive war against Iraq. The smoking gun mushroom clouds that National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice warned against didn’t exist, but the invasion long desired by neoconservatives and other hawks…

Dogfight: F-35 Can’t Win Against F-22

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter - which is built in three versions - recently completed its developmental test phase and is operational with the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy will soon join the ranks of JSF operators with the F-35C carrier variant, which is scheduled to become…

The US is One Step Closer to Creating Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US media report that the United States is one step closer to creating a sixth generation fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This is a family of combat aircraft, which are designated as DCS - Digital Century Series. The main difference between this new generation aircraft, for example, from the F-35 will be that DCS will…

‘S-400’ vs. ‘Patriot’: the Russian Missile Defence System is not Better than ‘Patriot’, US Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The attacks of 14 September 2019 against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia continue to haunt the public. The American edition of Defense News believes that the S-400 air defense systems proposed by Riyadh Moscow would have shown no better results than those who proved their inability to repel such Patriotic threats. The US air…

‘Russians are Provocative and Building Military Power’ – ​​US Admiral James Foggo Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States should significantly increase the combat capabilities of its naval forces, which are responsible for containing Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This requirement was voiced by the commander of the US Navy in Europe, Admiral James Foggo, indicating that this must be done in the first place, despite the…

US Intelligence Has Missed the Delivery and Test of S-500 Systems in Syria

MOSCOW, (BM) - The message that Russia has tested the promising S-500 Prometheus air defense system in Syria is actually delivering another blow to the military authority of the United States, including the authority of US intelligence. Another - in the sense that the USA's authority was pretty much lost after the well-known attacks on the…

Last Friday (September 27), the US DoD Has Signed Contracts Totaling $10,325 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on September 27, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,628,005,872 modification (P00165) to previously awarded contract FA8625-11-C-6600 for Lot 5 production KC-46…

US and Germany in a Joint Venture to Offer Armed Fighting Vehicles

DETROIT, (BM) - Raytheon Company and Rheinmetall Defence have established a joint venture to offer the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the U.S. Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, or OMFV, competition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The U.S.-based joint venture is called Raytheon Rheinmetall Land Systems LLC. Read more: The…

The Patriot Missile Defence System Could Not Detect Low-Flying Drones and Missiles, Israel Said

TEL AVIV, (BM) - The American MIM-104 Patriot missile defense systems, which form the basis of Saudi Arabian air defense, could not detect low-flying drones and missiles that attacked oil refineries, since their sensors tracked targets only over the horizon, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according a statement of the founder and first director of…

An Israeli Company Tests Second Sonar System with the Royal Canadian Navy

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems’ Canadian subsidiary, GeoSpectrum Technologies (GTI), announces the successful Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trial of its Towed Reelable Active Passive Sonar (TRAPS) on board the HMCS Glace Bay of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), completing final assessment of a second TRAPS onboard RCN’s vessels (tests of GTI’s TRAPS…

‘Green Light’ for Production of Sikorsky’s HH-60W Combat Rescue helicopter

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Air Force has given its new combat rescue helicopter the green light to go into production, its manufacturer Lockheed Martin Sikorsky said Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Read more: Two Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters Will Soon See Their Maiden Flights After four test aircraft…

The United States of Trump Prefers to Sell Arms, Instead of Fighting

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Key Republican lawmakers want the United States to provide more defensive weapons support for Saudi Arabia after weekend attacks on two oil production facilities halved the kingdom’s oil production — but they stopped short of calling for military action against Iran. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attacks, but…

The US, Romanian and Ukrainian Military Will Conduct Observation Mission Over Russia

MOSCOW, (BM) - The US, Romanian and Ukrainian military will conduct an Open Skies observation mission over Russia on September 23-27, while Russia will carry out an observation flight over Slovenia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: Russia and France Ready for Full-Fledged Military and Defence Cooperation "Russia…

Elbit Systems of America Buys Night Vision Business of L3Harris Totaling $350M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, completed the acquisition of the Night Vision business of L3Harris Technologies for a purchase price of $350 million. Read more: Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems…

An American Company is Developing a New Medium-Range Weapon

TUCSON, (BM) - Raytheon is developing a new medium-range, air-launched weapon called the Peregrine missile that is half the size and cost of today's air-to-air missiles, yet delivers greater range and effect, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Developing System to Defeat Drones with Speed-of-light Technologies Developed to…

Washington’s Decision to Abandon Commitments to the INF Treaty are Alarming

MOSCOW, (BM) - Washington’s aggressive and short-sighted steps, particularly, its decision to abandon commitments to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, are alarming, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said at a roundtable devoted to the history of the Soviet nuclear project, learned…

US Sells Additional F16 Ammunition to Morocco

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of additional F-16 ammunition for an estimated cost of $209 million. Read more: Morocco Buys Various TOW-2A Anti-Tank Missiles from US The Government of Morocco has requested a possible sale of five thousand eight hundred…

General Dynamics Released the New Bluefin-12 Autonomous Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

LONDON, (BM) - General Dynamics Mission Systems today released the new Bluefin-12 autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle at Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This new vehicle builds upon the proven Bluefin autonomy and uses shared Bluefin Robotics’ core capabilities, increased mission…

BAE Systems Unveils a Version of the BvS10 All-Terrain Support Vehicle

LONDON, (BM) - BAE Systems is showcasing for the first time a version of the BvS10 all-terrain support vehicle at DSEI 2019, which will significantly streamline information load and increase situational awareness for crews, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The versatile, tough BvS10 is fitted with a Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) equivalent…

US Sending a Message in Western Pacific with a New Cruise Missile, Difficult to Spot on Radars

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Somewhere in the Pacific, a stealthy United States Navy warship is carrying new weapons that analysts say could help to tilt the balance of power in contested areas like the South China Sea. The USS Gabrielle Giffords, a sleek, speedy, low-profile littoral combat ship, left San Diego earlier this month carrying the US Navy's…

According Russian Media, Some U.S. Bombs and UAV Being Adjusted Using AI

MOSCOW, (BM) - Recently, the US military conducted a significant experiment, in which for the first time a multi-stage fire control system was developed with a wide freedom of action of artificial intelligence (AI)*, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar and Chinese portal Huanqiu. Read more: Rafael is continuing to develop a 6th…

BAE Systems Has Unveiled a New ARCHER Mobile Howitzer at DSEI

LONDON, (BM) - BAE Systems is unveiling a new ARCHER Mobile Howitzer at DSEI today that is highly adaptable to diverse terrains and battlefield conditions, giving it the flexibility needed to meet a wide range of mission requirements for militaries around the world, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems’ Land UK Awarded a 155mm…

Raytheon Plans to Produce Identification Systems for the Korean Military

ABERDEEN, (BM) - Raytheon Company and Hanwha Systems signed a technical cooperation agreement to produce Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 systems for the Korean military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: F-35s Will Replace South Korean F-16 in Near Future Mode 5 IFF systems allow operators to positively identify friendly…

The Javelin Successfully Fired Its Missile from Titan Unmanned Ground Vehicle

REDSTONE ARSENAL, (BM) - The Javelin Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin, successfully fired Javelin missiles from a Kongsberg remote launcher mounted on a Titan unmanned ground vehicle built by QinetiQ North America and Milrem Robotics, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Hungary Plans to Purchase a…

Raytheon Has Published Pictures of Its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Below are the first images of Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band on the EA-18 GROWLER. NGJ-MB is a high-capacity and high-power airborne electronic attack weapon system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense 360 U.S. Photo credit: Defense 360 U.S. It will protect air forces by denying, degrading and disrupting…

The U.S. Defence Strategy in the Indo-Pacific Region is in the Unprecedented Crisis

HONG KONG, (BM) - The US military is no longer the primary force in Asia, and missiles from a rapidly improving military could overwhelm its bases in hours, according to a new report. The study by the United States Study Center, at the University of Sydney, in Australia, warned that America’s defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region “is in…

A “Secret” U.S. Military Base Near Russian Border Has Been Revealeted by Journalist

TALIN, (BM) - This is not the first time "secret" American bases have accidentally been revealed to the public and their possible opponents as a result of a mishap, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Sputnik. Last year, a popular fitness smartphone app published global "hotspots", some of which could only be explained by soldiers stationed…

The U.S. Air Force Wants to Buy Launchers Similar to Russian S-300 System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force wants to buy two life-size mock transporter-erector-launchers, or TELs, that mimic the physical look, as well as radar and other signatures, of those associated with Russia's S-300PMU-1 and -2 air defense systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Drive. Read more: Israel has used Lebanese airspace…

Raytheon Will Build Subsystems of the U.S. Army’s New Hypersonic Missile

TUCSON, (BM) - Raytheon will build and deliver the control, actuation and power-conditioning subassemblies that control flight of the U.S. Army’s new Common-Hypersonic Glide Body program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The work will enhance the system’s flight performance and will be performed under Dynetics Corporation contracts. Read…

BAE Systems Has Been Selected of German Navy to Delivery 57mm Naval Guns

BERLIN, (BM) - BAE Systems has been selected by the vessel contractor to provide the German federal police force, Bundespolizei, with three 57mm naval guns for its three new 86m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) built by Fassmer shipyard, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: The U.S. Warships Get Germany TRS-40…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $775 Million on September 3

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on September 3, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, has been awarded a $445,361,476 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Air Force National Capital Region information technology…

Negotiations in Kielce: The US is Trying to Sell F-35 Block 4 to Poland

KIELCE, (BM) - American defense company Lockheed Martin is vying for a contract to supply 32 F-35 fighter jets to Poland by offering to deliver new-generation Block 4 versions and ensuring that selected components for the jets are produced by Polish manufacturers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: Poland is…

Lockheed’s THAAD System Successfully Intercepted a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile Target

KWAJALEIN ATOLL, (BM) - Lockheed Martin's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) target in a missile defense test led by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with critical support provided by the U.S. Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Revealed…

Russian Nuclear-Powered Missile Explosion is Not Because of Test, US Intelligence Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A U.S. intelligence assessment found that the mysterious explosion off of Russia’s northern coast occurred during a recovery mission to salvage a nuclear-powered missile from the ocean floor, according to people with direct knowledge of the report, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CNBC. Read more: Russia Has Even More…

Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $349M Contract for New Tomahawk Cruise Missile System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $349,014,465 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability for completion of the Phase 1 design and integration efforts as well as test and evaluation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense 350 U.S. Work will be…

The U.S. Army Operates a New Powerful S-Band Radar by Northrop Grumman

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Aircraft, missiles, rockets, mortars and artillery in the wrong hands pose an increased risk to the safety of U.S. service members, allies and civilians. These threats can be sophisticated or improvised, coming from hostile nations and non-state actors alike. The challenge of countering the wide range of threats is being met by…

U.S Allows Turkey to Rejoin the F-35 Program Under Certain Conditions

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon would consider allowing Turkey to rejoin the F-35 program only if the Russian-made S-400 air defense system is completely removed from Turkish soil, meaning the government in Ankara could not simply keep the systems deactivated in warehouses, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense 360 U.S. Read more:…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $700 Million on August 27

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 27, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Southwest Construction & Property Management, San Bruno, California (N62473-19-D-1231); Bishop Inc., Orange, California (N62473-19-D-1232); J. Davis Construction Management Inc.,…

The U.S. Warships Get Germany TRS-40 Radars by Hensoldt

BERLIN, (BM) - Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has successfully installed the first two of its TRS-4D naval radars aboard the U.S. Navy’s “Freedom” Variant Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: The U.S. Navy Will Have a New Missile Guidance System After passing acceptance…

The U.S. Navy Will Have a New Missile Guidance System

TUCSON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $190 million low-rate initial production contract for ESSM Block 2 missiles featuring a new guidance system with a dual mode active and semi-active radar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: The U.S. Navy Completed the First System-Level Tests of Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar …

General Dynamics Was Awarded a $1.6 Bn Contract for the Construction of Ships for the U.S. Navy

SAN DIEGO, (BM) - General Dynamics NASSCO, a subsidiary of General Dynamics was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy worth up to $1.6 billion for the construction of the sixth and seventh ships of the Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program, as well as an option for ESB 8, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: General Dynamics Boasted of Three…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $443 Million on August 22

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 22, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Diversified Maintenance Systems Inc., Sandy, Utah, is awarded a maximum amount $90,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for other specialty trade contractors…

Raytheon Will Deliver to the U.S. Army Optically Tracked Wireless-Guided Missiles

TUCSON, (BM) - Raytheon Company will deliver additional tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided missiles for the TOW weapon system under a $101 million U.S. Army contract announced by the U.S. Department of Defense on May 10, 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $355 Million Contract for High…

Kuwait and the US Navy Buy M61A2 20 MM Gun Systems for F/A-18E/F Aircraft

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics is awarded a $20,780,430 modification P00005 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-18-C-1023), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Saudi and Kuwait`s Abrams Tanks to be Updated with J7 Control Units This modification provides for procurement of 66 M61A2 20 MM Gun Systems in…

The United States Will Have Hypersonic Weapons in Its Arsenal Within the Next Couple of Years

NEW YORK, (BM) - The United States will have hypersonic weapons in its arsenal within the next couple of years, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in an interview with Fox News, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. When asked about how close the country was to having a hypersonic weapon, the US defense chief replied: "I think it’s probably a matter…

The U.S. Air Force Plans to Spend $999 Million for A-10 Wing Replacement

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing has been awarded a $999,000,000 (ceiling) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for A-10 wing replacements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Boeing Has Been Awarded a $14 Billion Contract to Modify Weapons on B-1 and B-52 Bombers This contract provides for up to 112 new A-10 wing assemblies…

Boeing Was Awarded a $155 Million Contract for New-Build Apache AH 64E Helicopters

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing Co. was awarded a $154,890,000 modification (P00026) to contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 to procure new-build Apache AH 64E helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2022. Read more: Israeli Spike NLOS Missile Will Be Tested from…

MQ-9 Military Drone of the U.S. Army Was Shot Down Over Yemen

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A U.S. military MQ-9 drone was shot down in Yemen’s Dhamar governate, southeast of the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according two U.S. officials statement on Wednesday. A Houthi military spokesman had earlier said that air defences had brought down a U.S. drone. Read more: Missile and…

The U.S. Navy Completed the First System-Level Tests of Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar

WALLOPS ISLAND, (BM) - Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy completed the first system-level tests of SPY-6(V)2, the Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar, at the Surface Combat System Center at Wallops Island, VA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In the first test the radar searched for, detected, identified and tracked numerous targets – including…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $835 Million on August 20

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 13, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY - Applied Research Associates Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, is being awarded a maximum ceiling $240,000,000, cost-plus-fixed-fee,…

Lockheed is the Next Ship Self Defense System Combat System Engineering Agent

MOORESTOWN, (BM) - The U.S. Navy selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) as the next Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA), learned BulgaianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Continue to Provide the US Navy with Electronic Warfare Systems SSDS is a Combat Direction System that provides capability…

The U.S. Tested a New Ground-Based Cruise Missile, Russia Saw a Conspiracy

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, (BM) - The United States has tested a new ground-based cruise missile that is capable covering 500 kilometers in range, less than three weeks after officially exiting an arms treaty that banned such systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News and TASS. Read more: Russia’s Defence Ministry Suggests the U.S.…

Northrop Grumman has Been Awarded a $200 Million Contract for C4ISR Systems

ROLLING MEADOWS (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $200 million order for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems and support from the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Northrop Grumman Plans to Develop the Next Generation Tactical Radar Antenna for the U.S. Army This order was…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $609 Million on August 13

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 13, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - DTH Corp., Newport News, Virginia (FA4830-19-D-A002); S&W Sales and Service LLC, Fort Valley, Georgia (FA4830-19-D-A003); Artesian Contracting Company Inc., Albany, Georgia…

Russia Will Help Cuba Revive the Military Industry by Credit Line of $42,5 Million

HAVANA, (BM) - Moscow and Havana signed an agreement under which the Russian Federation will modernize the military-industrial complex of Liberty Island, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar.ru. This was announced by Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia Anatoly Punchuk. The…

‘We Urge Our Allies and Partners to Increase the Pressure on the Iranian Regime’, Pompeo said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday urged to international community to step up pressure on Iran, warning that time was running out before a UN arms embargo on Tehran expires, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Times of Israel. Read more: Iran to Israel: Israeli Involvement in US-led Coalition in the Gulf…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $358 Million on August 12

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 12, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Birdon America Inc., Denver, Colorado, was awarded a $196,941,052 firm-fixed-price contract for acquisition of M30 bridge erection boats, crew protection kits, stock lists, tools,…

US Military Buys Two Iron Dome Missile Defence Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The contract to purchase two Iron Dome systems for the U.S. Army’s interim cruise missile defense capability has been finalized, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News and according to the deputy in charge of the service’s air and missile defense modernization efforts. Iron Dome was co-developed by American…

Lockheed Martin Will Update the U.S. Navy AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System Totaling $176 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $176,339,634 firm-fixed-priced, performance-based logistics contract for the repair of 1,672 different head-of-family part numbers in support of the AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System. Read more: Lockheed and Mission Systems Will Design AEGIS Weapons System of Guided…

USS Washington Submarine Will Be Repaired by General Dynamics Totaling $15 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics has been awarded $15,200,000 for delivery order N62789-19-F-0019 under previously awarded, multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the planning, material procurement, and repair work for USS Washington (SSN 787), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Work will be performed in Groton,…

The U.S. Army May Use New Secured and Modernized GPS Systems, Developed by Raytheon

EL SEGUNDO, (BM) - Raytheon received security certification for new GPS modules and receivers from the Global Positioning Systems Directorate at the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Has Been Awarded $23 Million Contract for Providing Replacment of Anti-Jam GPS Receiver …

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $450 Million on August 7

WASHINGTON, (BM) –According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 7, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - United Launch Services, Centennial, Colorado, has been awarded a $156,752,771 firm-fixed-price modification (P00003) to previously awarded contract FA8811-19-C-0002 for National…

Northrop Grumman Plans to Develop the Next Generation Tactical Radar Antenna for the U.S. Army

BALTIMORE, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a contract award from the U.S. Army to develop the next generation tactical radar antenna, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Israel`s Rada Announced New Orders Totaling $9 Million for Radar systems and Avionics The Re-scalable Aperture for Precision Targeting…

Lockheed Has Been Awarded a $240 million Contract to Upgrade the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System

HUNTSVILLE, (BM) - The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin a $240 million contract to support the modeling and simulation framework for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Continue to Provide the US Navy with Electronic Warfare Systems Through this…

US Navy Invests $15 Million to Support and Training Services of the MK 18 (UUV) Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Hydroid is awarded a $15,826,493 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering support and training services for the MK 18 Family of Systems– Unmanned Underwater Vehicle systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $825 Million on August 6

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 6, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Lockheed Martin Space, Littleton, Colorado, is awarded a maximum amount $405,770,000 un-priced letter contract modification PH0006 to a previously awarded and announced un-priced…

Raytheon Was Awarded a $17 Million Contract for Missile Launchers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Raytheon is awarded $17,486,136 firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-19-C-0056) to procure 72 LAU-115 D/A missile launchers; 16 LAU-116 B/A missile launchers left hand; and 32 LAU-116 B/A missile launchers right hand, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract Work will be…

The US Has Warned Turkey – Any Turkish Operation in Northern Syria Would be “Unacceptable”

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States has warned that any Turkish operation in northern Syria would be "unacceptable" and vowed to step up talks to prevent unilateral incursions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Al Jazeera. Read more: Heavy Bombardment in Syria’s Last Rebel-Held Province On Sunday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $17,5 Billion on August 5

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 5, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY - BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., Rockville, Maryland (HHM402-19-D-0005); Bluehawk LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida (HHM402-19-D-0008); Booz…

The U.S. Invests in Anti-Aircraft and Anti-Drone Advanced Radar Systems

SYRACUSE, (BM) - The United States Army recently awarded Lockheed Martin three contracts to produce additional Q-53 systems and outfit the radar with enhanced capabilities, including extended range and counter unmanned aerial system (CUAS) surveillance, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Extend the Range of the…

Raytheon Developing System to Defeat Drones with Speed-of-light Technologies

MCKINNEY, (BM) - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) will deploy two prototype high energy laser weapon systems to troops overseas under a U.S. Air Force contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Air Force experimentation includes 12 months of in-field operation against unmanned aerial systems and operator training. Read more: Raytheon`s…

Raytheon`s Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band Was Delivered to the U.S. Navy for Tests

EL SEGUNDO, (BM) - Raytheon delivered the first Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Engineering and Manufacturing Development pod to the U.S. Navy to begin ground and aircraft integration testing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract Raytheon will deliver 15 EMD pods for mission systems testing…

U.S. Army Military Exercise in Novo Selo, Bulgaria

NOVO SELO, (BM) - U.S. Army Soldiers conducted testing for the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence Blog. Read more: U.S. Tanks Taking Part in Bulgarian Multinational Maritime Exercise Platinum Lion Soldiers with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $2,7 Billion on August 1

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on August 1, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co., San Antonio, Texas (SPE602-19-D-0506, $348,692,953); BP Products North America Inc., Chicago, Illinois (SPE602-19-D-0514,…

Northrop Grumman Received New Orders Totaling $24.8M for Medium-Caliber Ammunition

INDEPENDENCE, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today announced that it has received new orders totaling $24.8 million from the U.S. Army for medium-caliber ammunition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Northrop Grumman Received a $59 Million Contract for the EMD phase of the EGI-M Orders…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $4,5 Billion on July 31

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 31, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Medico Industries Inc., Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $891,165,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract to manufacture and deliver 155mm M795 projectile…

BAE Systems Was Awarded a $242M Contact for OT-225 IRS and AN/AAR-57 Missile Warning System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - BAE Systems was awarded a $242,251,919 hybrid contract for systems engineering, integration, logistics, and other technical support services for the OT-225 Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures System and the AN/AAR-57(V) Common Missile Warning System, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems Received a $74.7…

Canada Buys 152 Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals Totaling $44M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of one hundred fifty-two (152) MIDS-JTRS (5) with support for an estimated cost of $44 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets The Government of Canada…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $396 Million on July 30

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 30, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, York, Pennsylvania, was awarded an $88,000,000 modification (P00024) to contract W56HZV-17-C-0001 for long lead material associated with the build…

Northrop Has Received a $44 Mn Contract Award for the Electronic Attack Pod Upgrade Program

HERNDON, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a $44 million contract award for the Electronic Attack Pod Upgrade Program (EAPUP) from the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Placed under an existing contract, this third production order will significantly increase the number of EAPUP systems for the Air Force.…

The C-17 and C-5 Aircraft Will Receive New MJU-53/B Countermeasure Flares Totaling $180 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The C-17 and C-5 aircraft will receive new MJU-53/B countermeasure flares totaling $180 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement. According the statement two companies have been awarded to produce and delivere the countermeasure flares. Read more: The U.S. Marine Corps Buys Two C-40 Military…

General Dynamics Will Upgrade the U.S. Navy AN/SPG-62 Antenna Systems

WASINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics Missions Systems is awarded a $16,313,717 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity contract for the manufacturing of AN/SPG-62 antenna systems parabolic radio frequency reflectors, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement. Read more: General Dynamics Boasted of Three Land…

Raytheon and DARPA Completed Design Review for the Tactical Boost Glide Hypersonic Weapons

TUCSON, (BM) - Raytheon Company and DARPA completed a successful baseline design review for the Tactical Boost Glide hypersonic weapons program, establishing the company's technical approach for a critical design review and moving the system a step closer to development and use, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Raytheon statement. Read…

U.S. Navy Buys AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Inc. is being awarded a $167,338,657 firm-fixed-price contract for 263 full-rate production Lot 8 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement. This contract…

The U.S. Marine Corps Buys Two C-40 Military Ttansport Aircraft

WASHINGTON, (BM) - AAR Government Services Inc. is awarded an $118,616,793 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement, modification and delivery of two C-40 aircraft and associated peculiar support equipment and common support equipment for the Marine Corps (USMC). Read more: Boeing Has Been Awarded a $14 Billion Contract to Modify Weapons…

General Dynamics Reported Second Quarter 2019 Revenue of $9,6 Bn

FALLS CHURCH, (BM) – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter 2019 revenue of $9.6 billion, up 4 percent year-over-year, with net earnings of $806 million, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Diluted earnings per share were $2.77, an increase of 5.7 percent year-over-year. Operating margins increased…

Raytheon Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $7.2 Bn

WALTHAM, (BM) - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced net sales for the second quarter 2019 of $7.2 billion, up 8.1 percent compared to $6.6 billion in the second quarter 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Second quarter 2019 EPS from continuing operations was $2.92 compared to $2.78 in the second quarter 2018.…

Northrop Grumman Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $8,5 Bn

FALLS CHURCH, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reported second quarter 2019 sales increased 19 percent to $8.5 billion from $7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Second quarter 2019 net earnings increased9 percent to $861 million from $789 million in the second…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $5,46 Billion on July 26

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 26, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Blue Tech Inc., San Diego, California (W52P1J-19-D-0051); Ace Computers doing business as JC Technology Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois (W52P1J-19-D-0055); Strategic Communications…

Lockheed Martin Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $14.4 Bn

BETHESDA, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) reported second quarter 2019 net sales of $14.4 billion, compared to $13.4 billion in the second quarter of 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Net earnings in the second quarter of 2019 were $1.4 billion, or $5.00 per share, compared to $1.2 billion, or…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1,19 Billion on July 25

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 25, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Siemens Government Technologies Inc., Arlington, Virginia, was awarded $828,828,020 for firm-fixed-price task order N3943019F9909 under a previously awarded multiple award,…

Lockheed Has Been Awarded $600 Million Contract for Production APY-9 Radars for the U.S. Navy

SYRACUSE, (BM) - Lockheed Martin’s Radar Sensor Systems market segment has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman worth over $600 million for multi-year production (MYP) of 24 additional APY-9 radars for the U.S. Navy’s E-2D aircraft program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: 17 of 20 ASR Radar Systems by Hensoldt in Total Have…

Northrop Grumman Will Design AN/SPQ-9B Surface Search and Fire Control Radar for the U.S. Navy

LINTHICUM, (BM) - Northrop Grumman has been awarded the role of design agent for the AN/SPQ-9B surface search and fire control radar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The US Will Invest $2,4 Billion in C4ISR Systems for the Navy Needs As design agent, Northrop Grumman provides support to existing and future systems, troubleshoots…

Donald Trump Pleads Turkey Not to Activate the S-400 Missile Defence System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on the request of President Trump, called Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu with a simple pitch on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense One. Read more: ‘It is Not Fair’ That Washington Cannot Sell Ankara F-35 Fighter Jets, Donald Trump Said “I’m in the camp of, if…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $584 Million on July 24

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 24, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - GSL Solutions Inc., Vancouver, Washington, has been awarded a maximum $450,000,000 firm‐fixed‐price, indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity contract for automated…

US Has Started Integrating the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System on to F-35As

FORT WORTH, (BM) - The F-35 Joint Program Office, U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin have started integrating the Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto-GCAS) on to Air Force F-35As in the fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Lockheed Martin statement. Leveraging a rapid, agile development, test and contracting approach,…

The U.S. Army Buys T-11 Personnel Parachute System Totaling $249 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Army buys T-11 personnel parachute system totaling $249 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. ASNA and Mills Manufacturing Corp have been awarded $249,000,000 contract for the purchase T-11 Personnel Parachute System. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $759 Million on July 23

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 23, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - Innovation Associates Inc., Johnson City, New York, has been awarded a maximum $450,000,000 firm‐fixed‐price, indefinite‐delivery/indefinite‐quantity contract for…

Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets

OTTAWA, (BM) - Canada said Tuesday it would accept proposals from four global defense contractors - Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Saab - to replace 88 aging fighter jets, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, quoting France 24. The contract is reportedly valued at a minimum Can$15 billion (US$11.4 billion). After 18 months of consultation…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $282 Million on July 22

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 22, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - Hamilton Medical Inc., Reno, Nevada, has been awarded a maximum $75,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for patient monitoring…

Lockheed and Mission Systems Will Design AEGIS Weapons System of Guided Missile Frigate

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems have been awarded $15,707,204 contract for AEGIS Weapons System design requirements in support of Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. The Frigate Combat Management System (CMS) contract includes the design of the CMS. The…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $2,65 Billion on July 19

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 19, 2019 are as follows: MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY - Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a firm-fixed-price, $1,473,941,756 modification (P00019) to previously-awarded…

Russia Has Boosted Its Nuclear Capabilities, While We Haven`t, US Said

NEW YORK, (BM) - The Pentagon sees Russia’s military doctrine as a challenge to Washington’s nuclear deterrence concept, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood statement during the Aspen Security Forum. Read more: Iranian Secret Nuclear Warehouse Was Found During the conference, the…

According to U.S. DoD Officials Roughly 500 American Troops Are Being Deployed to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Trump administration is increasing US military build-up in the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate with the alleged downing of an Iranian drone in the Straits of Hormuz, learned Bugarianmilitary.com, quoting MEMO. According to Defence Department officials roughly 500 American troops are being deployed…

U.S. Navy Buys AN/SSQ Anti-Submarine Warfare Acoustic Sensors Totaling $1,04 Billion

WASGINGTON, (BM) - U.S. Navy buys AN/SSQ sonobuoys for fiscal years 2019-2023 totaling $1,04 billion, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. According the statement, ERAPSCO, Joint Venture of Sparton and USSI is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,041,042,690 contract for the manufacture and delivery of a maximum quantity of 37,500…

US Companies Develope Full-Band Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ISR Solution for MQ-9

LE BOURGET, (BM) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and L3 Technologies announced the development and successful flight test of a full-band Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ISR capability for use on a Predator B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. L3’s SIGINT solutions were integrated into a wing-mounted…

L3 Technologies and SAMI in Joint Venture Agreement for EO/IR and Special Mission Systems

LE BOURGET, (BM) - L3 Technologies announced today that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) to collaborate on electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) and special mission systems projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. The…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $3,2 Billion on July 17

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 17, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - HII Fleet Support Group LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia (N00039-19-D-0020); General Dynamics Information Technology Inc., Fairfax, Virginia (N00039-19-D-0021); M.C. Dean Inc., Tysons,…

AX Enterprize Has Been Awarded $7,7 Million Contract for Low-Altitude UAS Integration Effort

WASHINGTON, (BM) - AX Enterprize has been awarded $7,7 Million contract for low-altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration effort, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Australia Buys Second Unnamed Aircraft System (UAS) Triton MQ-4C from Northrop Grumman The objective of this effort is to research the needs and challenges of…

Lockheed Martin Has Been Awarded $23 Million Contract for Providing Replacment of Anti-Jam GPS Receiver

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded $23 Million contract for providing a replacement joint air to surface standoff missile (JASSM) anti-jam GPS receiver with a new JASSM Anti-Jam GPS Receiver (JAGR) due to obsolescence, learned BugarianMilitary.com. This contract provides replacement for the current JAGR due to obsolescence.…

The US Will Invest $2,4 Billion in C4ISR Systems for the Navy Needs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Six U.S. companies have been awarded totaling $2,4 billion to develop and delivered a new C4ISR systems the U.S. Navy needs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. The companies HII Fleet Support Group, General Dynamics, M.C. Dean, Prism Maritime, Serco, and VT Milcom are awarded a combined…

Northrop Grumman Announces New Orders for Its ISR System Firebird

SAN DIEGO, (BM) - Marking its European debut, Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Firebird product line will be showcased at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, in the United Kingdom, July 19-21, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. The company is also announcing signed agreements with Tenax Aerospace and…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $183 Million on July 16

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 16, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - Seqirus Inc., Summit, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $68,777,956 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for the injectable influenza vaccine. …

‘It is Not Fair’ That Washington Cannot Sell Ankara F-35 Fighter Jets, Donald Trump Said

WASHINGTON, (BM) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday it is “not fair” to either Turkey or the United States that Washington cannot sell Ankara billions of dollars worth of F-35 fighter jets after it bought a Russian air defence system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Turkey started taking delivery of Russia’s S-400 air…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $969 Million on July 15

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 15, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $492,108,514 fixed-price-incentive contract for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and support…

Lockheed Was Awarded a $492 Contract for Artillery Rocket Systems M142

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin was awarded a $492,108,514 fixed-price-incentive contract for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and support requirements to include Product Data Definition Package Maintenance, training, support equipment, qualification testing, initial spares/repair parts and software, learned…

Raytheon to Develop and Deploy Military System for Cyber Threats in North Africa Region

DULLES, (BM) - Raytheon has been awarded a contract to develop and deploy a mission-critical, advanced Cybersecurity Operations Center and services for a country in the Middle East North Africa region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. Read more: Raytheon Will Advise the Kingdom of Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court on…

BAE Systems Has Been Awarded $45 Million Contract for Increasing the Range and Rate of Fire on Howitzers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $45 million contract for the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) Increment 1 prototype with the purpose of increasing the range and rate of fire on current and future M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according BAE Systems`statement. The development of…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1,65 Billion on July 12

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 12, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - DLT Solutions LLC, Herndon, Virginia, is being awarded a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) blanket purchase agreement…

H&K Will Soon Begin Delivering Thousands of 7.62mm Marksman Rifles to the U.S. Army

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. will soon begin delivering thousands of 7.62mm squad-designated marksman rifles to the U.S. Army to give infantry and other close-combat units a better chance of penetrating enemy body armor, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military.com. H&K will deliver "between 5,000 and 6,000"…

The Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber Will be Armed with a New B61-12 Nuclear Weapon

WASHINGTON, (BM) - New weapons and technologies arming the Air Force’s stealthy B-2 bombers are expected to bring “massive firepower to even the most heavily-defended targets,” learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting RealClear Defense and according to an official service acquisition report. The Air Force report says the B-2 will be armed with…

Boeing Has Selected Raytheon to Replace the Obsolete Radar on the US Air Force’s Bombers

LONDON, (BM) - Boeing has selected Raytheon to replace the obsolete radar on the US Air Force's (USAF's) B-52H Strafortress strategic bombers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Under the contract, (the value was not disclosed) Raytheon will design, develop, produce, and sustain active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $476 Million on July 11

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 11, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is being awarded a $173,805,431 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering, technical, design agent and planning yard…

The Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force in Joint Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019

SIDNEY, (BM) - The Royal Australian Air Force starts flying alongside United States Air Force (USAF) F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft as part of an Enhanced Air Cooperation (EAC) activity for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the Australian MoD statement. The aim of Enhanced Air Cooperation is to…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $476 Million on July 10

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 10, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Wyle Laboratories Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded an $81,220,643 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. CCI…

Northrop Will Upgrade the Target Locator Modules of the U.S. Army Totaling $17.6 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $17.6 million award from the U.S. Army to upgrade Target Locator Modules (TLMs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Northrop statement. The TLMs will be retrofitted with high accuracy capability to modernize the Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder 2H (LLDR 2H)…

The US Navy Have Declared Initial Operational Capability of Unmanned Helicopter

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US Navy have declared initial operational capability of the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter, clearing the way for fleet operations and training, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UKDJ. The MQ-8 Fire Scout is a sea-based, vertical lift unmanned system that is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1,5 Billion on July 9

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 09, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona, was awarded a $296,100,000 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract for the production of Prophet Enhanced…

US Buys Intelligence Ground – Based System Totaling $296 Million by General Dynamics

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics Mission Systems was awarded a $296,100,000 contract for the production of Prophet Enhanced systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2020. Read more:…

The US Air Force Chief David Goldfein Has Revealed How US Will Respond to Russian Nuclear Attack

WASHINGTON, (BM) - A US military chief has revealed exactly how America would respond to avert a nuclear armageddon once Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Daily Express. The revelation was made by the US Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein, who assured that there are a series of steps the US would embark upon immediately in…

The U.S. Navy Will Upgrade the Aviation Mission Control Systems of MQ-25 Stingray UCAVs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Navy will upgrade the aviation mission control systems of MQ-25 Stingray unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Accordign the U.S. Department of Defense statement, the U.S. company Frequentis Defense Inc has been awarded a $8,5 million contract for design, development, test,…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1,05 Billion on July 03

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 03, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - DynCorp International, Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a $308,616,183 firm-fixed-price contract for aviation command and control operations and maintenance services. AAR…

Leidos Has Been Awarded a $66 Million Contract to Develope New Concepts for Sensors That Aid C4ISR Systems

RESTON, (BM) - The U.S. company Leidos Inc. has been awarded a $66 million contract to develop new concepts for sensors that aid C4ISR systems, learned BuylgarianMilitary.com, accordign U.S. DoD statement. Read more: MyDefence Announced Successful Integration of Its C-UAS Sensors in Vehicle Platforms The contract provides for the…

The US Sale AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles to Germany

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to Germany via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) of up 91 AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) plus up to eight training missiles for use with the air force’s Panavia Tornado fighter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting…

The U.S. Army is to Test and Update Its Warfighter Information Network – Tactical System (WIN-T)

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon considers that it is time for the U.S. Army to test its Warfighter information network - tactical system (WIN-T), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The US Department of Defense annonced last Friday, that General Dynamics has been awarded a $14 million contract to provide engineering and test services for the…

The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy Buy RQ-21A Blackjack UAVs Totaling $390 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing`S Insitu has been awarded a $390 million contract to supply 63 RQ-21A attrition air vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In addition, this contract provides for up to six RQ-21A unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and up to 17 RQ-21A air vehicles for foreign military sales…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $2,5 Billion on June 28

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 28, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is awarded a $390,390,785 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for up to 63 RQ-21A attrition air vehicles for the U.S.…

Lockheed Martin to Upgrade C4ISR Systems of Dutch and British Apache Attack Helicopters

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin to upgrade C4ISR systems of Dutch and British Apache attack helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. "Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $106,108,230 firm-fixed-price domestic and foreign military sales (Netherlands and United Kingdom)…

The Future USS Indianapolis Littoral Combat Ship Completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan (Video)

CHICAGO, (BM) - Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 17, the future USS Indianapolis, completed Acceptance Trials in Lake Michigan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Lockheed Martin statement. This is the ship's final significant milestone before the ship is delivered to the U.S. Navy. LCS 17 is the ninth Freedom-variant LCS designed and built by…

BAE Systems Develops New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for U.S. Marine

ARLINGTON (BM) - BAE Systems, along with teammate Iveco Defence Vehicles, has been awarded a $67 million contract modification by the U.S. Marine Corps to develop new variants for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Family of Vehicles program for enhancing battlefield situational awareness and firepower, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $6,09 Billion on June 26

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 26, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Burgos Group LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico (W9126G-19-D-0041); Southwest Valley Constructors, Albuquerque, New Mexico (W9126G-19-D-0033); SLSCO Ltd., Galveston, Texas…

The U.S. and NATO Want Russia to Destroy a New Missile; Israel’s Nuclear Programme Could Lead to Disaster

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Your briefly report on June 25 in last eight hours from BulgarianMilitary.com news team: NATO calls on Russia to destroy new missile, warns of response NATO urged Russia to destroy a new missile before an August deadline and save a treaty that keeps land-based nuclear warheads out of Europe or face a more determined…

Raytheon Was Awarded Extra $96,6 Million to Continues Initial Production of the Silent Knight Radar System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon was awarded extra $96,6 million contract to continues low-rate initial production of the Silent Knight Radar system in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), learned bulgarianmilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. Read more: China Is Developing a Radar System for Interception of Invisible F-35…

US Defence Executives Expected Governments to Boost Spending in New Technologies

PARIS, (BM) - US defence executives sounded a bullish note on the outlook for the industry on the eve of the Paris air show, saying they expected governments to boost spending in new technologies to counter evolving threats. Plans announced by United Technologies and Raytheon last week to merge to form a $120bn aerospace and defence behemoth…

U.S. Marines Participate in an Integrated Training Exercise at California (Video)

TWENTYNINE PALMS, (BM) - Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate in an integrated training exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. The exercise was designed to give the exercise force the opportunity to plan and execute multiple types of operations, conduct detailed…

Coleman Aerospace Was Awarded a $140 Million Contract to Provide Additional Medium Range Ballistic Missile Targets

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Coleman Aerospace was awarded a $140 million contract to provide six additional Medium Range Ballistic Missile targets and associated nonrecurring engineering, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the U.S. Department of Defense statement. The work will be performed in Orlando, Florida. The performance period is from June…

The U.S. Air Force Continues to Find Foreign Objects in Its New KC-46A Pegasus

WASHINGTON, (BM) - As the U.S. Air Force continues to find foreign objects in its new KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refueling tankers, a "fix" is months away, the branch's acquisition leader said, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Space Daily. Tools, rubbish and left-over parts, including loose nuts, are still being discovered since Boeing…

A Drone-Killing, Directed Laser Weapon Prototype is Now in the Hands of U.S. Marines

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Marine Corps is testing a prototype laser weapon that could be used by war fighters on the ground to counter enemy drones, learned BularianMilitary.com, according U.S. Marines statement. The Compact Laser Weapons System - or CLaWS - is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by…

If Turkey Cancels S-400 Deal, We`re Ready to Minimizing Potential Consequences, the US Says

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The USA is ready to discuss the ways to minimize any consequences that may potentially ensue from Turkey’s exit from the S-400 deal with Russia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. "Turkey’s planned acquisition of the Russian S-400 air defense system will have severe consequences on the U.S. relationship with Turkey.…

A Canadian Soldier Has Died in a Multinational Training Exercise in Bulgaria

SOFIA, (BM) - A Canadian soldier has died of injuries sustained during parachuting while taking part in a multinational training exercise in Bulgaria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting CBC News. Bombardier Patrick Labrie was a member of the 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery based at Petawawa, Ont. He went to high school in…

The US Announces Plans to Provide $250 Million to Ukraine to Build the Capacity of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Department of Defense announced today (June, 18) plans to provide $250 million to Ukraine in security cooperation funds for additional training, equipment, and advisory efforts to build the capacity of Ukraine’s armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the US DoD statement. Read more: Ukraine Is to Be…

The XQ-58A Valkyrie Successfully Completed All Test Objectives, U.S. Air Force Said

OHIO, (BM) - The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a low-cost unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Air Force statement.. The test marked the second successful flight for the aircraft this year. The inaugural 72-minute flight was recorded in March. …

US to Russia: The Deployment of Troops in Poland Is a Defensive Action

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The agreement of US with Poland on sending 1,000 additional soldiers to the country is a defensive measure necessary for its security, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was announced by the US ambassador to Warsaw, responding to Russia's accusations that this move is aggressive, Reuters reports. Russian Deputy Foreign…

U.S. Helicopters with a Modern Airborne Laser Mine Detection and Neutralization Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According to the U.S. Navy, the MH-60S Sea Hawk squadrons used the modern Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) and the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) for the first time in the Baltic Sea and the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence Blog. The ALMDS uses…

The U.S. Air Force Successfully Conducted a Flight Test of a Hypersonic Missile

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force successfully conducted a flight test of a hypersonic missile Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base in California, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Read more: Russia Successfully Tests the Hypersonic Missile “Avangard”. The U.S.: In a War We Would Win The flight test collected data on…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $7.6 Billion on June 14

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 14, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - The Boeing Co., doing business as Boeing Defense Space and Security, St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price modification (P00027) to previously awarded…

Raytheon Will Conducts a Demonstration of Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures Used on the F/A-18E/F Aircraft

WALTHAM (BM) - Raytheon will conducts a demonstration of Integrated defensive electronic countermeasures AN/ALE-55 Fiber Optic Towed Decoy and AN/ALE-50 Advanced Airborne Expendable Decoy used on the F/A-18E/F aircraft, learmed BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense. Work will be performed in Goleta, California, and is…

The U.S. Continues Attempts to Convince India Not to Purchase S-400 Missile Defense Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States continues attempts to convince India not to purchase S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Alice Wells said on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS. Read more: India Buys Russian S-400 Missile Defence Systems Despite…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $517 Million on June 13

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 13, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Resource Management Concepts Inc., Lexington Park, Maryland, is awarded a $101,231,753 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. …

U.S. Exclusive: Unreported Problems Threaten the F-35 Program and the Lives of Pilots

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Over the past several years, U.S. Defense Department leaders have gone from citing technical problems as their biggest concern for the F-35 program to bemoaning the expense of buying and sustaining the aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. But the reality may be worse. According to documents…

Huntington Has Been Awarded a $687 Million Contract to Repair and Modernization of USS Gerald R. Ford

NEWPORT NEWS, (BM) - Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $687 million contract for early service life period work on USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier , learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The purpose of this contract is to support ship repair and modernization during continuous incremental availabilities, planned incremental…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1.95 Billion on June 12

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 12, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division, Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a maximum-value $687,090,000 cost and cost-plus-fixed-fee,…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $71 Million on June 11

WASHINGTON, (BM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 11, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - LB&B Associates Inc., Columbia, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $37,018,357 modification (P0006) exercising the third one-year option period of a one-year…

BAE Systems Was Awarded a $19 Million Contract to Produce MK38 MOD 3 MGS for U.S. Navy

MINNEAPOLIS, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems was awarded a $19.6 million contract to produce MK 38 MOD 3 machine gun system for U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. Read more: The Support of the US Navy by BAE Systems to Be Continued by a Five-Year Contract Once installed, MK38 MOD…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $833 Million on June 10

WASHINGTON, (BGM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 10, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, a Lockheed Martin Co., is awarded $542,023,016 for firm-fixed price modification P00074 to a previously awarded…

Lockheed Martin Continues the Development of F-35 Totaling $1.8 Billion

BETHESDA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1,8 billion contract for continued design maturation and development of Block 4 capabilities in support of the F-35 Lightning, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The contract is part of the Phase 2.3 Pre-Modernization for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps. Work…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $3 Billion on June 7

WASHINGTON, (BGM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 7, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $1,808,545,655 cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for…

Turkish F-35 Pilots in the U.S. Must Leave the Country by July 31, Pentagon says

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan is taking significant steps toward cutting Turkey out of the F-35 fighter jet program over concerns about Ankara’s plans to purchase a Russian missile system, telling his Turkish counterpart that pilots currently training in the United States must leave the country by July 31…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $505 Million on June 6

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 6, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Ahtna-CDM JV, Irvine, California (N62473-19-D-1220); Speedway Orion JV, Vista, California (N62473-19-D-1221); Gideon Contracting, LLC, Port Hueneme, California (N62473-19-D-1222);…

The U.S. Is Pursuing Sale of Tanks and Weapons to Taiwan, China Is Severely Concerned

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion (1.6 billion pounds) worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, sparking anger from Beijing which is already involved in an escalating trade war with Washington, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. An…

Rockwell Collins Has Been Selected for Overhaul of the Display Unit for the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter

SIDAR RAPIDS, (BGM) - Rockwell Collins has been selected for overhaul of the display unit for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according signed contract totaling $45 mln. with U.S. Department of Defense. Read more: Rockwell Collins Announced a Five-Year U.S. Army Support Contract According the U.S. DoD…

GD Has Been Awarded a $25 Million Contract for the Production of MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - General Dynamics Land Systems, has been awarded a $25 mln. contract for the production of the MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Landing Platform Dock (LPD) programs, along with spares requirement, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: US Marine Corps’ LAV Reset Program to Be…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $282 Million on June 5

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 5, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - National Aerospace Solutions LLC, Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, has been awarded a $179,038,803 modification (P00077) to previously awarded contract FA9101-15-C-0500 for test…

The US Has Offered Turkey Several Substitutes for the Russian S-400 Systems and Has Issued a New Ultimatum

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - On Tuesday, in a speech at the Brookings Institution, the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense, Lieutenant General Charles Hooper, said that the US authorities had offered Turkey several options in exchange for a possible refusal to purchase S-400 surface-to-air missile systems…

L-3 Communications Has Been Awarded a $499 Million Contract for Avionics Upgrade of C-130H Aircraft

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - L-3 Communications Integrated Systems has been awarded a $499 million contract for the major avionics upgrade for 176 C-130H aircraft operated by the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract provides for engineering and manufacturing development through production,…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1,06 Billion on June 4

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 4, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., Waco, Texas, has been awarded a $499,592,426 fixed-price-incentive-firm contract for the major avionics upgrade for 176 C-130H aircraft…

The US Congress Approved the Possible Sale of F-16 to Bulgaria

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - An announcement was published on the website of the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) stating that the US Congress has allowed Bulgaria to be given the opportunity to purchase a complete package for eight F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter aircrafts worth $ 1.6 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more:…

FLIR Systems Develop Deployment of Nano Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs)

WILSONVILLE, (BGM) - FLIR Systems is using its recent acquisitions of companies in the unmanned space to develop a range of new concepts, including the deployment of nano unmanned aerial systems (UASs) from larger platforms, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The sensor specialist acquired Prox Dynamics - manufacturer of the Black…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $445 Million on June 3

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 3, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - HDT Expeditionary Systems Inc., Solon, Ohio, has been awarded a maximum $200,000,000 firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $5.03 Billion on May 31

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on May 31, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Engines, East Hartford, Connecticut, is awarded $3,239,028,961 for not-to-exceed undefinitized contract modification P00006 to a…

Airborne Mine Neutralization Systems Will Be Deployed by Raytheon on MH-60 Helicopter

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - Airborne mine neutralization systems (AMNS) will be deployed by Raytheon on MH-60 Helicopter as part of the Littoral Combat Ship mine countermeasures mission module, learned BugarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract According the official U.S. DoD statement Raytheon is awarded $7…

Envitia Will Develop and Deploy a Software Improves Interoperability of US Army and Coalition Partners

RESTON, (BGM) - Envitia today announced that it was selected by the US Army Geospatial Center (AGC) to develop an innovative capability that will improve interoperability across the Army Geospatial Enterprise and between Coalition partners, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Envitia, which specializes in geospatial and data software and services,…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $674 Million on May 30

WASHINGTON (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on May 30, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - Pivotal Software Inc., San Francisco, California, has been awarded a $121,351,531 ceiling, fixed-base, production, other transaction agreement for support of Air Force Life Cycle…

Northrop Has Been Awarded a $65 Million Contract for Long-Lead Components of MQ-4C Triton

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, has been awarded a $65,173,723 contract for long-lead components for the manufacture and delivery of MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft for the U.S. Navy and the government of Australia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting U.S. DoD. Read more: Northrop Grumman Received…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $870 Million on May 29

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on May 29, 2019 are as follows: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY - BP Products North America, Chicago, Illinois (SPE602-19-D-0480, $44,592,280); Vitol Inc., Houston, Texas (SPE602-19-D-0481, $111,792,850); and Equilon (Shell),…

CEO of Lockheed: We’ll Be Fine if Ankara Buys The Russian S-400 Instead of Our Jets

BETHESDA (BGM) - Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson downplayed the impact of a potential U.S. ban on Turkey’s purchases of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, saying other countries are already angling for Ankara’s jets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense One. Speaking Wednesday at Berstein’s Strategic Decisions Conference in New York,…

Kratos is Awarded a $25 Million Contract to Procure BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets

SACRAMENTO (BGM) - Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc., Sacramento, California, is awarded a $25,413,946 contract to procure 34 low-rate initial production Lot 3 BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets and technical data, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD. Read more: The Indian navy has performed a successful intercept of an aerial…

New U.S. Military Sales to the Saudis, United Arab Emirates and Jordan Totalling $8 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress on Friday to complete the sale of over $8 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: The U.S.…

Iran Plans Attacks. The U.S. SecDef Has Approved a Request For Additional Forces In the Region

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - The U.S. military on Friday accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) of being directly responsible for attacks on tankers off the United Arab Emirates earlier this month, describing it as part of a “campaign” by Tehran driving new U.S. deployments, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Spotted Missile Launchers…

General Dynamics First-Quarter 2019 Revenue of $9.3 Billion and Net Earnings of $745 Million

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2019 revenue of $9.3 billion, up 22.9 percent year-over-year, with net earnings of $745 million, learned BulgarianMilitary, according company`s report. Diluted earnings per share were $2.56. “The solid sales gains and strong bookings reflect the market-leading performance we expect…

Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $355 Million Contract for High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles

WALTHAM, (BGM) - Raytheon has been awarded a $355 million contract for AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles for HARM Control Section Modification, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract provides for the refurbishment of live AGM-88Bs and conversion of AGM-88B into Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM-88B). Read more: Raytheon…

Raytheon Successfully Tested an Advanced Warhead for the New DeepStrike Missile

WALTHAM (BGM) - Raytheon Company successfully tested an advanced warhead for the new DeepStrike surface-to-surface missile, moving the weapon closer to its first flight test planned for later this year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Raytheon statement. Read more: A New Rifle Sight of Raytheon ELCAN Offers “a Much Clearer and Less…

The F-35 and F-15EX Fighter Jets Could Get Drone Wingmen in the Coming Years

WASHINGTON (BGM) - The F-35 and F-15EX fighter jets could get drone wingmen in the coming years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. The service is exploring ways to team Lockheed Martin’s F-35 and Boeing’s new F-15EX with the XQ-58 Valkyrie drone — a low-cost attritable fighter made by Kratos Defense — or similar unmanned…

The U.S. DoD Signed Contracts with Suppliers Totaling $595 Million for May 22

WASHINGTON, (BGN) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on May 22, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Raytheon Co., Fullerton, California, is awarded a $234,640,402 fixed-price-incentive, firm-target contract for the low-rate initial production of 23 Joint Precision Approach and…

The Pentagon Will Present Plans to Send up to 10,000 More Troops to the Middle East

WASHINGTON (BGM) - The Pentagon will present today plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, in a move to beef up defenses against potential Iranian threats, U.S. learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting AP. The officials said no final decision has been made yet, and it’s not clear if the White House would…

Roboteam Will Supply the NZDF Dozens of “Robotic” Remotely Controlled Systems

GAITHERSBURG (BGM) - Roboteam, a leading global provider of tactical ground robotic systems, announced today that it has won a tender on behalf of the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The company was awarded the bid through Trakka Tech, a world-class company with a range of specialised mission solution…

The US Suspects a New Chemical Attack of the Assad Regime in Syria

WASHINGTON (BGM) - The United States announced it suspected that the Syrian government forces had carried out a new chemical attack and threatened with a decisive strike back, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: At Least 10 Civilians Killed in Russian Air Attack on Town of Kafranbel, Syria The State Department said it was still…

The United States Has Given Turkey Two Weeks to Abandon the Russian S-400 Missile Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - In a little more over two weeks, Turkey must finally make a decision on the issue of the purchase of the US fighter jets - F-35 bombers instead of the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. Otherwise, the United States is threatening Ankara with the most negative consequences, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting news…

On May 20, the U.S. DoD Signed Contracts with Suppliers Totaling $600 Million

WASHINGTON (BM) - According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on May 20, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB), Groton, Connecticut, is awarded a $497,012,105 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously-awarded contract (N00024-17-C-2117) for a submarine…

Boeing Has Received $164 Million Contract for F/A-18 Service Life Modification

ST.LOUIS (BM) - Boeing has received a one-year contract, which also includes a one-year option for 2020, to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 fleet under the Service Life Modification (SLM) program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Boeing. The $164 million contract for FY19 funds the standup of a second SLM line in San Antonio,…

Harris Corporation Showcase Its Pylon-Mounted Sonobuoy Dispenser Concept

SINGAPORE, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Harris Corporation has taken the opportunity to showcase its pylon-mounted sonobuoy dispenser concept at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX) 2019 being held in Singapore from 14 to 16 May, for the first time in public, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The…

Europe Between U.S. and Russia in the “Nuclear Potentials” Game

LONDON, UK, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The militarization of Europe, especially the Baltic states, is taking place at an accelerated pace. The Baltic countries’ political elites are using the worsening confrontation between the West and Russia for their own purposes: the presence of U.S. and NATO troops on their territory benefits them…

Lockheed Martin Teams with Rafael To Market SPICE Air-to-Surface Guidance Kits

TEL AVIV, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael’s Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE™) guidance kits for U.S. sale, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Lockheed Martin`s press…

BAE Systems Has Won a $22.7 Million Contract to Supply the US Navy with Weapon Systems

FARNBOROUGH, UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems Land & Armaments, a subsidiary of BAE systems, UK has won a $22.7 million contract to supply the US Navy with Mk110 57mm Weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UKDJ. Red more: BAE Systems Received Two Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle Contract Modifications The company…

America Wants Sanctions Against Turkey If It Buys the Russian S-400 System

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A group of US congressmen, representing the Democrats and Republicans, presented a resolution calling on several committees of the US House of Representatives for “full implementation of sanctions” against Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), and for…

Northrop Grumman Has Received a $46 Million Contract for Eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units

FALLS CHURCH, VA, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $46 million delivery order for eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Air Recognition. JTE is a mobile air defense electronic warfare threat simulator that provides high-fidelity replication of surface-to-air…

The U.S. Multipurpose Grenade Launcher PSRL-1 is Copied from RPG-7 Expert Says

MOSCOW, the Russian Fedderation (BulgarianMilitary.com) - PSRL-1 multipurpose grenade launchers handed over by Washington to Kiev and tested by the Ukrainian national guard for the first time were copied from the Russian grenade launcher RPG-7, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according a source statement in the Russian defense industry. …

A Former U.S. Intelligence Analyst Has Been Charged with Leaking Military Classified Documents

WASINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A former U.S. government intelligence analyst has been charged with leaking classified documents about military campaigns against terrorist group al-Qaida to a reporter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Air Force Times. Daniel Everette Hale, 31, of Nashville, Tennessee, was arrested Thursday…

B-52 Bombers Have Arrived at a Major American Air Base in Qatar

AL UDEID AIR BASE, DOHA, Qatar (BulgarianMilitary.com) - B-52 bombers ordered by the White House to deploy to the Persian Gulf to counter unspecified threats from Iran have arrived at a major American air base in Qatar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according to information from U.S. Air force and New York Post. Read more: B-52 in Gulf…

Aitech Has Been Awarded a Contract to Supply Key Mission Interface Systems for the MQ-25

CHATSWORTH, the U.S. (Bulgarianmilitary.com) - Aitech Defense Systems, Inc., a part of the Aitech Group, has been awarded a contract by The Boeing Company to supply key mission interface systems for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according comapny`s press release. Moshe Tal, CEO, North America of…

Boeing May Support the U.S. Navy With Laser Weapon System, Known as “Silent Strike”

CHICAGO, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Boeing may support the U.S. Navy with laser weapon system known as "The Silent Strike", learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Boeing comment in Twitter. We are ready to support @USNavy with our Compact Laser Weapon System. It is mobile, modular and ready to disable small boats at sea and defeat…

The US Is Preparing To Transfer Additional Bombers and Patriot Surface-To-Air Missile Systems to the Middle East

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to AP, Washington will take actions to prevent a presumable threat by Iran in the Middle East, sending additional military forces to the region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: A Military Scenario If There Is a Conflict Between Israel and Iran The matter in hand is a…

The US State Department Has Approved the Sale of Helicopters to the Czech Republic

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The US State Department has approved the sale of four Bell AH-1Z Viper or 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk utility and assault helicopters to the Czech Republic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s 360. Read more: Two Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters Will Soon See Their Maiden…

The U.S. Lawmakers Announced Their Bill to Bar the Sale of the F-35 Warplane to Turkey

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Key House lawmakers announced their bill Friday to bar the sale of the F-35 warplane to Turkey if Ankara buys the Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. The bipartisan trio of senior House Armed Services Committee members — Reps. Mike…

Global Military Spending Last Year Reached Its Highest Level in Three Decades

PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Global military spending last year reached its highest level in three decades, with the largest share in the US and China, according to the annual report of the Swedish research institute SIPRI, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Novinite. The Stockholm International Peace Research…

Lockheed Martin has Inaugurated New F-16 Production Line in Greenville.

SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin’s new F-16 production line, where Bulgaria’s new fleet of F-16 Block 70 fighters will be manufactured, has been officially inaugurated in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Lockheed Martin`s press release. With tooling and production…

The U.S. Army Secretary – the New Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is Designed for the Last War

WASHINGTON, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The secretary of the Army said today that the service could not rule out future cuts to the service's new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program -- a vehicle that he said was essentially designed for the last war, not the next, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military.com In March,…

Boeing Has Been Awarded a $14 Billion Contract to Modify Weapons on B-1 and B-52 Bombers

CHICAGO, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - US aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a $14 billion contract to modify, modernize and test weapons systems on B-1 and B-52 bombers, according to the U.S. Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence Blog. This B-1/B-52 Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment…

Boeing Received a $91.3M Contract from the US Air Force to Manufacture High-Speed Computing Systems for F-15

CHICAGO, the United States (BulgarianMilitarty.com) - Boeing received a $91.3M contract from the US Air Force to manufacture high-speed computing systems designed to process mission data on F-15 jets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UK Defence Journal. Read more: Altus Air Force Base Received Its First Boeing KC-46A Tanker The…

Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems and the Harris Corporation have agreed to move forward with the acquisition of Harris’ Night Vision business for $350 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense Update. The acquisition of Harris’ night vision business opens a huge…

In Washington (the U.S.), NATO Members Decided Not to Deploy New Military Forces in the Black Sea

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - After two days of talks, NATO decided that no new forces would be deployed in the Black Sea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Novinite.com. Read more: Russia Continues to Destabilize Ukraine. NATO Would Step Up Its Presence in the Black Sea Region However, the Alliance has come up with…

The United States Reported a Decrease of Nearly $ 3.4 Billion in Arms Export Deals In 2018

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A new Security Assistance Monitor report shows a decline in the US arms sales in the past 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The report says that the Middle Eastern countries Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, which are regular customers of the US arms technologies, have decreased…

If Turkey Is Ejected from the F-35 Program, It Would Deal an Immediate Blow to the Production Rate for New Planes

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - If Turkey is ejected from the F-35 program, it would deal an immediate blow to the production rate for new planes and place fresh stress on an already strained supply chain, Vice Adm. Mat Winter said Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Breaking Defense. Read more: The Pentagon…

The Pentagon Hopes Turkey Will Replace the Russian S-400 With the Patriot Systems. Turkey: The Deal for the F-35 Is Still Open

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - One day after the United States decided to stop the deliveries of equipment for the Turkish F-35, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan believes that Turkey will make a “right decision” and will give up on the Russian S-400 missile defense system, focusing its attention on the US Patriot,…

The U.S. Navy Will Use Hackers Against Attacks by Foreign Drones

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Navy is looking for different ways in order to deal with the possible threat of the so-called “hobby drones” that are modified to kill and blow up different land and sea targets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Currently, the U.S. Navy is preparing a specialized unit to struggle this…

USA to Turkey: Because of the Russian S-400 Your Deliveries Associated with F-35 Have Been Suspended

WASHINGTON, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The United States has stopped the transfer to Turkey of support equipment for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) as Ankara moves ahead with plans to procure a Russian ground-based air defence system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. The…

Fairbanks Morse Will Deliver EDG Sets for US Navy Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On Monday (25th February 2019) Fairbanks Morse, an EnPro Industries company, announced that it has been awarded a contract for building and delivering EDG (Emergency Diesel Generator) sets for two future U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, CVN-80 (USS Enterprise) and CVN-81 (not named…

Two Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters Will Soon See Their Maiden Flights

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Two completely assembled Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) will soon see their maiden flights as announced by Lockheed Martin on 27th February 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The test flights are scheduled to take place before the middle of this year at the Sikorsky…

Lockheed Martin, Diehl and Saab Will Counter Together Short and Medium-Range Threats

ABU DHABI, the United Arab Emirates (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On Monday (18th February 2019, during IDEX/NAVDEX 2019, it became clear that Lockheed Martin, Diehl Defence and Saab will counter together current and emerging short and medium-range threats through the Falcon air defence weapon system, BulgarianMilitary.com Scott Arnold, Lockheed…

BAE Systems Received Two Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle Contract Modifications

ARLINGTON, Virginia (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (19th February 2019) it became clear that BAE Systems has received two armoured multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV) contract modifications from the U.S. Army at $575 million for low-rate initial production, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Bill Sheehy, AMPV program director for BAE Systems’ combat…

US Marine Corps’ LAV Reset Program to Be Supported by General Dynamics Land Systems

STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – General Dynamics Land Systems boasted on 18th February 2019 of a $37.2 million (USD) contract awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for delivery of 60 hardware kits for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Reset Program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com …

Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 14th February 2019 Raytheon announced its newly signed $406 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the U.S. Army for ARC-231A radio systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The contract is signed for five years and covers provision of upgrades,…

Boeing and Safran Announced Its 50-50 Joint Venture Named Initium Aerospace

CHICAGO, the USA and PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 13th February 2019 Boeing and Safran announced its 50-50 joint venture named Initium Aerospace established to design, build and service Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com From its Latin roots, initium means “to start” or “the beginning” and this is what an…

Lockheed Martin Will Continue to Provide the US Navy with Electronic Warfare Systems

SYRACUSE, N.Y., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin proudly revealed on 11th February 2019 that the company will continue to provide the U.S. Navy with electronic warfare systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com For that purpose the U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $184 million firm-fixed-price modification to a previously…

BAE Systems Received a $74.7 Million Contract for Modernization of Holston Ammunition Plant

WASHINGTON, D.C., the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – BAE Systems announced on 13th February 2019 that the company has received a $74.7 million contract from the U.S. Army for the modernization of Holston Ammunition Plant, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The government-owned and contractor-operated (GOCO) Holston Army Ammunition Plant…

FlightSafety International and Praxis Aerospace Concepts, Inc Teamed for UAS Training

NEW YORK, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – FlightSafety International revealed on 7th February 2019 that the company has teamed up with Praxis Aerospace Concepts, Inc to provide UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) practical flight training, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Ray Johns, Co-CEO, President, Government and Manufacturing at…

BAE Systems Will Modernize the USS Bulkeley

NORFOLK, VA, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At the beginning of this week (11th February 2019) BAE Systems announced the receipt of a $114.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy. If all options are exercised, the value of this competitively awarded contract could reach $136.2 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under the contract…

Northrop Grumman Received a $59 Million Contract for the EMD phase of the EGI-M

WOODLAND HILLS, California, The United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Northrop Grumman Corporation revealed yesterday (11th February 2019) that it has received from the U.S. Air Force a $59 million contract for the EMD phase (engineering and manufacturing development phase) of the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) /Inertial Navigation…

US Air Force B-2 Pilots, Maintainers and Weapons Loaders Will Be Trained by L3

NEW YORK, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - L3 Technologies revealed on 5th February 2019 that the company has been awarded a $120 million contract to continue training United States Air Force B-2 pilots, maintainers and weapons loaders through its B-2 Aircrew Training System, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Since 1984 L3 Technologies…

The Canada’s Combat Ship Team Received Canadian Surface Combatant Contract

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin proudly announced on the last day of the past working week (8th February 2019) that the Canada's Combat Ship Team has been awarded the Canadian Surface Combatant design contract by Irving Shipbuilding and is ready to start works on day one, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Irving…

Altus Air Force Base Received Its First Boeing KC-46A Tanker

SEATTLE, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Boeing revealed on 8th February 2019 that Altus Air Force Base in the US state of Oklahoma has received its first Boeing multi-role KC-46A tanker, which is the fifth KC-46A Pegasus tanker delivered to the U.S. Air Force as of the moment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The first four KC-46…

The US Navy Received the Littoral Combat Ship 15

MARINETTE, Wisconsin, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Navy received the Littoral Combat Ship 15 through a delivery by Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM). That was revealed by Lockheed Martin on 6th February 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Littoral Combat Ship 15 (LCS 15) is the future USS…

The U.S. Army will Test the Israeli Iron Dome Defence System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S army will test the Israel developed Iron dome defence system for its deployed forces around the world, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Dome system developed by Rafael has been operational in the Israeli Air Force since 2011 and has been proven on the battlefield with many operational…

BAE Systems Boasted of Operations and Workforce Expansion in Manchester, New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 4th February 2019 BAE Systems boasted of operations and workforce expansion in Manchester, New Hampshire, the USA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com This is the latest in a series of strategic investments in the workforce and facilities of the company, the goal of which is…

General Dynamics Boasted of Three Land C4ISR Contracts

OTTAWA, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada boasted on 30th January 2019 of receiving 3 $621.5 million land C4ISR contracts from the Canadian Government for supporting the C4ISR (Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems of the Canadian Army,…

The US Army Selected the GE’s T901 Engine for the EMD phase of the ITE Program

CINCINNATI, Ohio, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – GE Aviation revealed on Friday (1st February 2019) that the Army of the United States has selected the T901-GE-900 engine for the EMD (Engineering and Manufacturing Development) phase of the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), learned BulgarianMilitary.com With that move the U.S.…

FLIR Systems Announced a 5-Year $27.9M IDIQ Contract for DR-SKO Solutions

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – FLIR Systems, Inc. revealed on Tuesday (29th January 2019) that the company has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Defence for delivery of twenty-four U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear…

The First Operational F-35A Lightning II for the Needs of the RNLAF Was Celebrated

FORT WORTH, Texas, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (30 January 2019) Lockheed Martin revealed in a press release that Dutch and U.S. officials celebrated the roll out of the first operational F-35A Lightning II for the needs of the RNLAF (Royal Netherlands Air Force) in a ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility in Fort…

BAE Systems’ Land UK Awarded a 155mm Ammunition Contract to Supply the British Army

WASHINGTON, Tyne and Wear, the United Kingdom (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems' Land UK revealed yesterday (29th January 2019) that the company has been awarded a contract that covers supply of 155mm Smoke and Illuminating artillery rounds to the UK Ministry of Defence for the needs of the British Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The…

Global Hawk Ground Control Stations of the US Air Force to Be Supported by Raytheon

DULLES, Virginia (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Raytheon Company revealed on 23rd January 2019 that the company will support the Global Hawk ground control stations of the U.S. Air Force all over the world. Under that project Raytheon will support the ground control systems and onboard sensors used by the U.S. Air Force fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawk…

The Support of the US Navy by BAE Systems to Be Continued by a Five-Year Contract

ARLINGTON, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week on 15th January 2019 BAE Systems announced that the company will continue to provide operations and support for the United States Navy under a newly signed five-year contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under that new $79.8 million contract BAE Systems will assist the United…

UK based Land Systems Joint Venture to Be Established by Rheinmetall and BAE Systems

TELFORD, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Rheinmetall and BAE Systems announced this Monday (21st January 2019) that the companies have signed a contract for establishing a joint military vehicle design, manufacturing and support business based in the United Kingdom, learned BulgarianMilitary.com For that purpose Rheinmetall will buy a 55%…

Bell Boeing Announced a $144 Million V-22 Support Agreement

PHILADELPHIA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 18th January 2019 the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office announced that the company has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: U.S. Air…

Lockheed Martin, Fincantieri Marinette Marine Will Build LCS 31

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (21 January 2019) the global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin announced that the company together with Fincantieri Marinette Marine were awarded a fixed-price-incentive-fee contract by the U.S. Navy to build the additional Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 31, learned…

The Canadian Government Announced a New Armoury at the Saint-Hubert Garrison

SAINT-HUBERT, Quebec, Canada (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In the middle of last week, on 16th January 2019, the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) announced the opening of a new armoury at Saint-Hubert Garrison, Quebec, Canada, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The move comes in accordance with the major goals of the Government of Canada,…

L3 Technologies Received an EOTech Optics Contract from USSOCOM

NEW YORK, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - L3 Technologies announced on 16th January 2019 that the company received a $26.3 million EOTech Optics contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under the newly received five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract (with five…

$50,000 Scholarship for STEM Students Announced by Lockheed Martin

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (17th January 2019) Lockheed Martin came out with the news that the company will provide a $50,000 scholarship for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students in partnership with the Surface Navy Association (SNA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com The scholarship…

Raytheon and PPI Signed a U.S. Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Agreement

TUCSON, Arizona, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Raytheon revealed on Tuesday (16th January 2019) that the company and Kentucky-based Phoenix Products, Inc. (PPI) has signed a U.S. Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé agreement for the production of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) transport containers under a $1.6 million U.S. Navy contract, learned…

The U.S. Army will purchase two Israeli Iron Dome rocket defence systems

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. Army has decided to purchase two Israeli made Iron Dome rocket defence systems. The acquisition is defined as urgent and the systems will be supplied next year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Iron Dome has been demonstrated in the U.S. two years ago. Since then U.S. experts visited the…

InstantEye Robotics Announced the Release of the Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS System

ANDOVER, MA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – InstantEye Robotics announced yesterday (14th January 2019) the release of the InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 sUAS (small UAS) multiple capability system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Can Israel keep its position as one of the top UAS exporter? The InstantEye Mk-3 GEN4-D1 is the most…

Successful Low-Cost Parachute System Training and Testing at Camp Buehring in Kuwait

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait (BulgarianMIlitary.com) – On 10th December 2018, Camp Buehring, Kuwait hosted training and testing of a low-cost parachute system in partnership between the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The news came out on 9th Januray this year on the website of the U.S. Army. Read more: Serco Will…

Lockheed Martin Announced a GPS Ground Control System Sustainment Contract

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 9th January 2019, Lockheed Martin announced a GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract with the U.S. Air Force, through which the company will continue to sustain and further modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation’s ground control system…

The US Army Personnel Development Will Be Advanced by Aptima

WOBURN, MA & ARLINGTON, VA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Aptima announced on Tuesday (8th January 2019) that the company has been awarded a five-year contract at $19 Million with the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) to conduct innovative research to enable the Army to acquire, develop, employ, and…

The US Space and Naval Warfare Systems Centre Will Receive Hughes 9211 BGAN Terminals

Germantown, Maryland, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) — The global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), announced on Monday (7th January 2019) that U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Centre (SSC) Atlantic had ordered over 200 of the Hughes 9211 Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) satellite…

BAE Systems Announced a $78 Million USS Shoup Modernization Contract

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced last week on 2nd January 2019 that the company has received a $78.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of USS Shoup (DDG 86), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: BAE…

The U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis’ Departure Stalls the First KC-46 Delivery

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The first delivery of KC-46 tanker to the U.S. Air Force was stalled by the Defence Secretary Jim Mattis’ sudden departure from the Pentagon. The fact that Boeing won’t deliver the first KC-46 on 31st December 2018, due to Mattis’ resignation, was reported on Monday by Defense News, citing a source…

The U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis Announced His February Resignation

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) — Yesterday, 20th December 2018, the U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis announced that he will step down from that post by the end of February next year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Tehran Can Expand the Range of Its Missiles beyond the Limit of 2,000 Kilometres In his resignation…

U.S. and Israeli`s team equip Bradley Fighting Vehicle with Iron Fist Light Active Protection System

JERUSALEM, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in cooperation with Elbit Systems and IMI’s team is moving forward with Phase II of their Iron Fist Light (IFL) Active Protection System (APS) following the announcement of a positive Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) decision, learned…

BAE Systems Received a Development Contract for the EMD Phase of the MPF Program

YORK, Pennsylvania, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced yesterday (17th December 2018) that the company has received a development contract from the United States Army for the EMD (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development) phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program and rapid prototyping effort with low-rate…

Another Successful Intercept Test of the SM-3 Block IIA Missile in Development

WASHINGTON,the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) ― Yesterday, 11th December 2018, the U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency successfully shot down an intermediate-range ballistic missile target in space from its Hawaii-based Aegis Ashore facility, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The test is the second consecutive successful intercept and the third…

A $4.75 Billion Deal between the U.S. Boeing and the Brazilian Embraer Suspended

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, São Paulo, Brazil (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week, on 6th December 2018, the Brazilian São Paulo federal court suspended a $4.75 billion deal between the U.S. Boeing and the Brazilian Embraer’s civilian business in consideration of Brazil’s outgoing President Michel Temer, learned BulgarianMilitary.comThe São Paulo court…

F-35 Lightning II Started IOT&E

WASHINGTON, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The F-35 Joint Program Office announced on 6th December 2018 that Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II has started IOT&E (Initial Operational Test and Evaluation) under the supervision of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read…

U.S. Navy Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Sea of Japan Closely Monitored by Russia

MOSCOW, the Russian Federation (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, the Russian Defence Ministry commented the U.S. Navy operation “freedom of navigation” in the Sea of Japan, by stating that the Russian military follow closely the U.S. guided missile destroyer McCampbell, which was reported by the U.S. Navy yesterday (6th December) that had…

Another Move of the USA in Response to the Russia-Ukraine Tensions

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The Russia-Ukraine tensions led to lots of reactions over the recent days, one of which is the move of the USA to send a warship to the Black Sea as announced yesterday (5th December 2018), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Kerch Strait Incident Resulted in Court Orders and International…

RAAF Sends a C-130J Hercules Aircraft to Guam for Operation Christmas Drop 18

CANBERRA, Australia (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Australian Department of Defence announced on Tuesday (4th December 2018) that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will deploy a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Guam for Operation Christmas Drop 18, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Operation Christmas Drop 18 is the world’s longest running…

Lockheed Martin and Airbus Signed an Aerial Refuelling MOA

MADRID, Spain (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday (4th December 2018) Lockheed Martin revealed that the company has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Airbus for the purposes of future joint examination of the options for meeting the constantly increasing demand for aerial refuelling for the needs of U.S. defence customers, Learned…

First Flight of GA-ASI’s Certifiable Ground Control Station

SAN DIEGO, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week GA-ASI (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.) revealed that its Certifiable Ground Control Station (C-GCS) was used for the first time to fly a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Yuma, Arizona was the starting point of the flight of GA-ASI’s MQ-9B…

Airbus Helicopters Will Build a MRO Complex in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Airbus Helicopters announced last week on 29th November that the company will build a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) complex next to its existing facility in the Kobe Airport Facility, Japan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The start of the construction works is scheduled for June 2019 and it is…

Twelve A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft Will Be Built for the Nigerian Air Force

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Twelve A-29 Super Tucano aircraft will be built for the Nigerian Air Force. For that purpose the United States Air Force awarded Sierra Nevada a $329 million foreign military sales contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Besides the 12 aircraft, Sierra Nevada is contracted to provide ground training…

Lockheed Martin Received a $108 Million IRST21 Sensor System Contract

ORLANDO, Florida, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin received a $108 million contract for phase II of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program for the U.S. Navy, awarded by aircraft prime contractor Boeing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Lockheed Martin Received a $22.7 Billion F-35…

The Littoral Combat Ship 11 of the US Navy Commissioned

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the USA, announced during the weekend that the United States Navy commissioned the sixth U.S. Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS),USS Sioux City (LCS 11), at the United States Naval Academy on…

GBU-49 Dropped from F-35A for the First Time during Training

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The GBU-49 precision bomb made by Raytheon was dropped for the first time from the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II in combat training at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Lt Col Matthew Johnston commented, “Like any new weapon, what we learned, and…

MyDefence Announced Successful Integration of Its C-UAS Sensors in Vehicle Platforms

CARY, North Carolina, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – MyDefence Communication announced last week that the company had successfully integrated its Counter Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) technology into the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle platform for the needs of military forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The CEO of…

Pentagon to Reduce the Forces in Africa due to Changes in the Priorities

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The Pentagon will reduce the United States troops deployed in Africa due to changes in the priorities as reported by officials on 15th November 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com More forces will be directed toward countering possible threats coming from Russia and China. Read more: General: The…

Lockheed Martin Received a $22.7 Billion F-35 Supply Contract

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin received a $22.7 billion contract, under which the company is to supply 255 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the three branches of the U.S. military and its allies as reported in a U.S. Department of Defence contract announcement on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The scope of…

Rockwell Collins Announced a Five-Year U.S. Army Support Contract

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Rockwell Collins announced last week the receipt of a five-year contract with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Centre (ALC) to support operational readiness of CH-47F avionics, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under the contract Rockwell Collins will provide current…

Raytheon Announced a $191 Million KuRFS Contract

TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Raytheon announced on 1st November 2018 that the U.S. Army awarded the Company a $191 million contract for Ku-band radio frequency radars (KuRFS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com The KuRFS is an advanced electronically scanned array system. Under the newly awarded contract it…

AM General Will Support the Modernization of the US Army through 740 New HMMWVs

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The global vehicle solutions provider, AM General, announced at the beginning of last week that the company will support the modernization of the United States Army by providing 740 new M1152A1 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to the U.S. Army National Guard under an order,…

Enabling Technologies for the US Navy Next-Generation UUVs Will Be Provided by Alion

WASHINGTON, D.C., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Enabling technologies for the U.S. Navy next-generation UUVs (Unmanned Undersea Vehicles) will be provided by the headquartered in McLean, Northern Virginia company Alion Science and Technology under a multiple award contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ). The contract was…

The Vigilant Ace 2018 Military Exercise Cancelled

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The upcoming scheduled Vigilant Ace 2018 allied joint military exercise has been cancelled and that decision was jointly approved by the U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo. That was announced by the United States Department of Defense on Friday, 19th…

The H135 Will Be Showcased by Airbus Helicopters as the Future Navy Helicopter Trainer

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week on Friday, 19th October 2018, Airbus Helicopters announced that the company will showcase its H135 as the future helicopter trainer for the U.S. Navy during the Naval Helicopter Association’s Fleet Fly-in at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Pensacola (Florida) from 22 to 26 Oct. 2018,…

The Fourth AEHF Satellite of Lockheed Martin Confirmed Online In Orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Florida, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin announced on 17th October 2018 that the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) protected communication satellite, built by the company for the needs of the United States Air Force, was successfully launched on the same day at 12:15 a.m. from Cape…

BAE Systems Announced the Successful Demonstration of Its XTS® Guard 5 at EC-18

FARNBOROUGH, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced on 16th October 2018 that its innovative software XTS® Guard 5 that ensures secure sharing between networks of various security classifications and sections and brings numerous advantages to military intelligence organizations for multi-INT source data transfers was successfully…

The U.S. Army Is to Update Its Air-and-Missile Defence Strategy

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) — The Pentagon considers that it is time for the U.S. Army to be modernized and that it shall even overmatch its near-peer adversaries Russia and China. In that connection the U.S. Army is to update its air-and-missile defence (AMD) strategy accordingly, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: …

A New Rifle Sight of Raytheon ELCAN Offers “a Much Clearer and Less Grainy Image”

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – In the middle of last week, on 10th October 2018, Raytheon announced that the company has developed the ELCAN Specter® close quarters sight, which allows ground troops to identify targets quicker and thus to make better decisions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Thanks to the new reflex rifle sight,…

Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies Unveiled Their Merger of Equals

MELBOURNE, Florida and NEW YORK, N.Y., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 14th October 2018, Sunday, Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies unveiled their merger of equals. That merger establishes a global defence technology leader with a broad portfolio of capabilities and increased scale, which will successfully meet the increasing customer…

The 155mm BONUS Precision-Guided Munitions of BAE Systems Will Be Acquired by the US Army

KARLSKOGA, Sweden (BulgarianMilitary.com) – BAE Systems revealed on 9th October 2018 that its Bofors 155mm BONUS precision-guided munitions will be acquired by the U.S. Army under a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), learned BulgarianMilitary.com The managing director for BAE Systems’ Weapon Systems business in Sweden…

The Newest Independence Variant Littoral Combat Ship Named by Secretary of the Navy

WASHINGTON, the USA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) –Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer announced on 9th October 2018 that the next Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship will be named USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer said, “I am pleased to name the next Independence variant LCS…

Lockheed Martin Revealed the Delivery of the 300th THAAD Interceptor

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, 10th October 2018, the global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, the USA, revealed the delivery of the 300th interceptor for the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The Vice President for the…

GA-ASI Announced the Completion of the FOT&E for Its Gray Eagle Extended Range

SAN DIEGO, California, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Earlier this week, on 8th October 2018, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that recently the company has completed Follow-On Operational Test & Evaluation (FOT&E) for its MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range in Palmdale, California at Air Force Plant 42 in…

Lockheed Martin Will Extend the Range of the AN/TPQ-53 Radar

SYRACUSE, N.Y., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Lockheed Martin announced earlier this week, on 8th October 2018, that the Company has received a contract from the U.S. Army to insert Gallium Nitride (GaN) into the AN/TPQ-53 (Q-53) radar as part of the full rate production configuration, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The director of the Q-53…

Serco Will Provide Training to the United States Army under a $22 Million Contract

HERNDON, VA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology and management services and the Americas division of Serco Group plc, announced in the end of last week, 5th October 2018, that the Company will continue delivering full-lifecycle training support services to the United States Army Joint Munitions…

Northrop Grumman Corporation Will Show Multi-Mission Solutions at AUSA 2018

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Northrop Grumman revealed today, 8th October 2018, that the focus of the corporation at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition from 8th to 10th October 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington, D.C. will be on technologies, products and services developed to give the United States…

The U.S. Army Launches Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competition

WASHINGTON, the USA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The U.S. Army has started its fourth attempt to acquire armed reconnaissance helicopter in order to fill the gap that the armed scout helicopter OH-58 Kiowa Warrior has left after its decommissioning in 2014. On 3 October, the service has released a formal request for offer to industry for the…

Northrop Grumman to Provide IAMD IBCS Development for the U.S. Army

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, the USA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - On 1 September, Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that it has been awarded a new contract for an integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) battle command system (IBCS) by the US Army. Under this recently concluded agreement, the company will continue to be responsible for the providing of…

U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract Has Been Awarded to Boeing

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 27 September 2018 Boeing announced that the company has been awarded United States Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract at the amount of up to $9.2 billion. In that connection the Air Force plans to purchase 351 jets, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment, learned…

Comtech Announced a $9.1 Million Troposcatter Equipment Supply Contract

MELVILLE, N.Y., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 24th September 2018, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced the signing of a $9.1 Million troposcatter equipment supply contract. The contract has been awarded to the Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary of the company, Comtech Systems, Inc., which is part of Comtech’s Government Solutions…

Northrop Grumman Selected by DIA to Support its Science and Technology Directorate

MCLEAN, Va., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Northrop Grumman announced yesterday, 26 September 2018 that the Corporation was selected by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) as one of nine companies to provide critical support for its Science and Technology Directorate (DIA/ST), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: The CDR Phase of the…

The US Exercise Valiant Shield 2018 Is Successfully Completed

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The United States Air Force announced yesterday, 25 September 2018, that the U.S. military forces from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command successfully completed the exercise Valiant Shield 2018 (VS-18), 16-23 September, around the Marianas Island Range Complex and on Guam, learned…

DCS Will Provide Technical and Programmatic Support to the US Army TARDEC GVSP

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The provider of engineering, programmatic and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other customers focused on national security, DCS Corporation, announced on 18 September 2018 that the company has received a five year prime task order to provide technical and…

First Automated Landing of an MQ-9 Block 5 Completed by USAF

SAN DIEGO, California, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 21 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) The affiliate of the privately-held company General Atomics and leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission…

Technology of Sonardyne Selected by the USNSWC for Underwater Vehicle Testing Ground

HOUSTON, Texas, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 18 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Sonardyne/The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock Division’s SFOMF (South Florida Ocean Measurement Facility). An underwater target tracking technology of the Houston-based company, Sonardyne Inc., has been selected by the US…

BAE Systems Introduced Its Innovative New Information Security and RMF Capability

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 18 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: BAE Systems Yesterday, 17 September 2018, BAE Systems introduced its innovative new information security and risk management framework (RMF) capability, Epiphany, at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at…

Lockheed Martin Introduces Its Multi-Domain Synchronized Effects Tool

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin revealed today that the company has introduced the Multi-Domain Synchronized Effects Tool (MDSET) that links traditionally stove-piped resources to create synergistic effects and shorten the “data to decision cycle,”…

TPG Will Provide Crew Protection Kit for the New Marine Corps CH-53K

STRATFORD, Connecticut, the USA (BulgarianMilitary), 17 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Gabriela Garcia, U.S. Marine Corps/CH-53K King Stallion aircraft A week ago, on 11 September 2018, it was announced that The Protective Group (TPG), a Point Blank Enterprises company, has been awarded by the subsidiary of…

The ‘Molar Mic’ Communication System of Sonitus Technologies Goes to the US Air Force

SAN MATEO, California, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 14 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Sonitus Technologies Sonitus Technologies, the developer of invisible, wireless, hands- and ears- free communications tools, providing capabilities that redefine mobile radio, announced on 11th September 2018 that its novel personal…

The US Air Force Awarded Boeing a $2.9 Billion Contract

EVERETT, Wash., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 12 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Boeing On 10 September 2018 the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refuelling pod kits. With the new fourth production lot, the company…

The MQ-25 of Boeing for the US Navy Will Be Equipped with Rolls-Royce Engines

Indianapolis, IN, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 11 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Eric Shindelbower, Boeing/ Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueller Boeing selected the AE 3007N engines of Rolls-Royce to power the new MQ-25 Stingray aircraft of the U.S. Navy. This will allow unmanned, carrier-based air-to-air…

The CDR Phase of the Northrop Grumman’s WSN-12 Inertial Sensor Module Is Completed

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 10 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: U.S. Navy/The U.S. Navy WSN-12 Inertial Navigator will be used on the Virginia Submarines and on the Arleigh-Burke class destroyers, as well as a host of other ships. In the middle of last week, 5 September, Northrop Grumman, the…

Lockheed Martin Will Provide up to 200+ eCASS Stations for the US Navy

ORLANDO, Fla., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Michelle Jeffries, Lockheed Martin/Lockheed Martin technicians building and testing eCASS stations, which troubleshoot and repair avionics for Navy aircraft, at a facility in Orlando, Florida. Lockheed Martin announced on 4 September 2018,…

Boeing Receives a $805 million MQ-25 Contract from the US Navy

ST. LOUIS, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 31 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Eric Shindelbower, Boeing/ Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueller Yesterday Boeing announced that the company has received a $805 million MQ-25 Contract from the U.S. Navy. Under the contract Boeing will build the U.S. Navy’s first operational…

The F-35C Has Been Tested Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln by the US Navy

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 31 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: US Navy/F-35C landing on USS Abraham Lincoln The F-35C has been tested aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on the Atlantic Ocean by the US Navy. The operational tests were started on 28 August 2018 and scheduled to…

DynCorp International Received a Maintenance Contract to Support the US Air Force

McLean, VA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 30 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain/An aerial view of Andrews Air Force Base flight line on 14 May 2004 Last week DynCorp International (DI) announced that the U.S. Department of Defence has awarded the company an…

BAE Systems Receives a $146.3 Million Contract to Modernize USS Gettysburg

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 29 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: BAE Systems/the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $146.3 million contract for the modernization of the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read…

New Standard for Wireless Transmission Speed Set by Northrop Grumman and DARPA

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 28 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkva, Photo credit: Northrop Grumman/ Northrop Grumman and DARPA 100 Gbps link demonstrated over 20 km city environment in Los Angeles. Northrop Grumman Corporation and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have set a new standard for…

The Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak Received an HC-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

KODIAK, Alaska, the USA (BulgarianMilitray.com), 28 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: João Eduardo Sequeira/USCG HC-130J The Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak in Alaska received an HC-130J Super Hercules long range surveillance aircraft, CGNR-2009. It was transferred by the US Coast Guard (USCG) on 21st August 2018, learned…

The First Advanced GPS III Satellite of the US Air Force Is Shipped for Launch

CANAVERAL, Fla., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 27 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/The US Air Force’s first GPS III is shipped to Cape Canaveral, Florida before its launch in December 2018 Today the global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin announced that the company shipped last Monday, 20th…

The US Navy Received Littoral Combat Ships 11 (Sioux City) and 13 (Wichita)

MARINETTE, Wis., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 24 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Lockheed Martin/The future USS Wichita (LCS 13) launches sideways into the Menominee River after being christening by ship sponsor Kate Lehrer. Yesterday Lockheed Martin announced that the U.S. Army has received the Littoral Combat Ships…

Northrop Grumman’s IAMD Battle Command System Showed Long Distance Ability in а Test

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 21 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Northrop Grumman On 15th August 2018 Northrop Grumman announced that its IAMD (Integrated Air and Missile Defence) Battle Command System (IBCS) has been recently tested by the US Army. The system successfully showed its ability to scale up…

Sarcos Robotics Received a Second Exoskeleton Development Contract from the USAF

SALT LAKE CITY and BELLEVUE, Wash., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 20 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Sarcos Robotics The global leader in the manufacturing of full-body exoskeleton robots for industrial and military applications Sarcos Robotics announced on 13th August 2018 the receipt of a second exoskeleton development…

Two of Three Bell 429s Delivered to the Jamaica Defence Force

FORT WORTH, TX, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 20 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Bell Helicopter On 13th August 2018, the Textron Inc. company, Bell Helicopter, revealed the delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and in 2019 the JDF will expect a delivery of a third Bell 429, learned…

US Army Awards Comtech $32.5 Million Contract for Manpack Satellite Terminals Delivery

MELVILLE, N.Y., the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com), 15 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jenni L. Deylius On 13 August, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has made an announcement that in the period of company’s fourth quarter of the fiscal 2018, the group Command and Control Technologies, part…

The Two USAF Hypersonic Programmes Awarded to Lockheed Martin

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 9 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: U.S. Air Force photo/Chad Bellay In a response to the recent China and Russia breakthroughs in extremely high-speed weapons and exactly the surprising developments in hypersonic weapons, the U.S. Air Forces launches two programs for the rapid…

US Army Can Afford 100 More Advanced Patriot Missiles Due to UAE Missile Sales

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: BreakingDefence.com According to a reprogramming request to shift fiscal 2018 funding, sent to Congress in June, the U.S. Army intends to purchase 100 of the newest variant of Patriot missiles. The purchase is possible thanks to the sale of…

Congress Will Invests Millions in Cyber-harden Missile Defense Systems Budget

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Defense News According to the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report, released on July 23, House and Senate of the U.S. have legitimated $51 million investment in to cyber-harden missile defense systems. Furthermore,…

Lockheed Martin’s Last Upgraded C-5 Delivered to US Air Force

LOS ANGELES, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) 06 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: YouTube The service upgrade programme of C-5M heavy lift aircrafts, once started in 1998 by the Air Mobility Command, has come to its end on 2 August this year. It happed with the delivery of the last C-5M Super Galaxy by Lockheed Martin, to…

Silent Falcon’s UAS Selected by DARPA to be Remotely Powered by a Laser in Tests

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Silent Falcon DARPA selected Silent Falcon’s UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for testing the option of charging an aircraft remotely by a laser at a distance of 10 km, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The tests of DARPA’s Stand-off Ubiquitous…

US Marines Received The First AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar

New York, U.S., (BulgarianMilitary.com), 2 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Northrop Grumman Corporation The U.S. Marines received in advance the delivery of the the first AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) of Northrop Grumman Corporation. This is the seventh G/ATOR system provision that follows the…

New First Response Cyber Center was Announced by Homeland Security

New York, USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 2 August, 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: wikimedia.org Only a week after the warning of conducted cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure sectors by Russia government, the Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of new first response cyber center and 90-day…

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Air Defense Missile System Breaks The Distance Record

WASHINGTON, U.S. (Bulgarianmilitary.com), July 31, 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Defpost.com Developed as a modernization of the already battle-proven PAC-3 Missile, the latest system The PAC-3 MSE successfully completed its first missile defense flight test, led by the U.S. Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The…

The US Cyber Security Office Will be Supported by Booz Allen Hamilton for 5 Years

MCLEAN, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 27 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Image: wikimedia.org Booz Allen Hamilton unveiled on 24th July 2018 that in February the company has been awarded by SPAWAR (the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command ) a five-year task order at the amount of $92M for provision of cyber security,…

The US Army Has Ordered Additional Saab’s AT4CS RS Weapon Systems

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Saab The U.S. Army has ordered additional Saab’s shoulder-launched AT4CS RS (Confined Space Reduced Sensitivity) anti-armour weapon systems. That was announced by the company on 17th July 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The value of the order…

Raytheon Will Advise the Kingdom of Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court on Cybersecurity

FARNBOROUGH, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com), 20 July 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Raytheon Raytheon will advise the Kingdom of Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court on cybersecurity. The decision was announced by Raytheon on Tuesday, 17th July 2018. The Intelligence, Information and Services business of the company will ensure cyber…