Rheinmetall to Begin Production of F-35A Center Fuselage in April
Rheinmetall has started assembling equipment for the production of center fuselage sections for F-35A fighter jets, with full-scale production set to begin in April 2025. The German defense company shared a...
Australia Receives First HIMARS Rocket Systems
The Australian Army received its first two HIMARS rocket systems on March 21, at Avalon Airport, marking the start of its long-range firepower enhancement effort
Technical Malfunction Forces Russian Su-25 to Crash
A Russian Su-25 attack aircraft crashed during a training flight in Primorsky Krai on March 24 due to a suspected technical malfunction, the Russian Defense Ministry
American F-47 Jet Using Canards from Older Generation Fighters: Chinese Expert
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HIMARS Rocket Destroys 4 Russian Helicopters in Belgorod Airfield
Ukraines HIMARS multiple launch rocket system struck a Russian airfield in Belgorod, destroying four helicopters—two Ka-52 attack helicopters and two Mi-8 transport helicopters—while they were undergoing maintenance, refueling, and re-arming. According...
Dassault Aviation Offers Rafale to Portugal, Canada as Alternatives to F-35
Dassault Aviation is positioning its Rafale fighter jet as an alternative for countries that have suspended their consideration of the F-35A, including Portugal and Canada, according to CEO Eric Trappier. Speaking to
Netherlands Partners with VDL Groep to Accelerate Production of Combat Vehicles, Drones
The Netherlands Defence Ministry has partnered with VDL Groep to expand military production, with initial efforts set to begin in Born, Limburg. Minister Ruben Brekelmans and VDL CEO Willem van der Leegte announced the agreement on...
Saab-340 AEW&C Linked Up With Ukraine's F-16s Could Track, Kill Russian Su-35...
Ukraine will receive its first Saab-340 AEW&C aircraft, which will be integrated with F-16s via the Link-16 tactical network, allowing the detection of Russian Su-35 and Su-30SM1 fighters up to 250 km inside Russian airspace. The...
U.S. Aid Suspension Hits Australian Abrams Tanks Transfer to Ukraine
One of the biggest tank donations to Ukraine, a potential 49 M1A1 Abrams, may be delayed indefinitely due to the suspension of U.S
Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet Lands “Safely” on its Belly
In a demonstration of Russian fighter jets robust design, a Su-34 fighter-bomber executed an emergency landing on its fuselage when its its landing gear failed to deploy at an undisclosed airfield on Saturday. The aircraft touched...
Germany to Keep F-35 Aircraft Order Despite America’s ‘Unpredictable’ Policies
The German government will not abandon the purchase of F-35A fighters despite the unpredictable nature of the current Trump administration in the U.S
Pentagon to Probe Information Leaks
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has ordered an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of classified information. A memorandum issued on March 21 tasked the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security) with...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
