US reveals seizure of purported anti-submarine mission trainers en route to China
The Department of Justice alleges the equipment was made and shipped contrary to export law, but the South African company involved maintains it did nothing wrong.
Spanish army orders half a million 155mm ammo charges from Rheinmetall
The "framework agreement" is the latest in a recent series of ammo-related international moves by the German defense giant.
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How the “Doomsday Plane” contract highlights the rise of mid-tier primes
Midsized companies can offer flexibility and agility while keeping intellectual property in the hands of the government.
South Africa’s Milkor ready to locally produce 380 UCAV for Saudi Arabia, pending procurement talks
Discussions with Saudi Arabia are part of wider efforts to expand business in the Middle East and Europe, which also includes a plan to “set up shop” in the United Arab Emirates, according to Milkor's Harry Cassidy.
US Must Help Curb Illegal Fishing,Terrorism, Piracy, Drug Sales
Illegal fishing. Yes, Fishing. This growing international problem is a key factor in geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, piracy off the Horn of Africa, and the deadly narco-trade across Latin America. Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, an illicit business which generates annual profits of $15.5 billion to $36.4 billion, poses a significant […]
North Korea & The Zimbabwe Coup
WASHINGTON: While it’s too early to say conclusively that the terror, fear, corruption and brutality of the Robert Mugabe regime is at an end, the coup in Zimbabwe offers a chance to highlight how important a role North Korea has played in keeping the old man in power. It’s true. I miss the massive adrenaline […]