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S.Korean Military Intelligence Official Referred to Prosecution for Alleged Espionage

August 8, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

A military intelligence official has been referred to the prosecution for allegedly leaking information about South Korean espionage agents operating overseas, the defense ministry announced on Thursday. The official, whose identity...

UK's First Tempest Crewed Combat Air Demonstrator Takes Shape as Manufacturing Begins

August 8, 2024 @ 09:18 AM

The UK's combat air industry partners have launched the development of the nation's first crewed combat air demonstrator in a generation, with manufacturing and assembly of the main aircraft structure

Elbit Systems to Supply Iron Fist APS for European Country’s CV90 IFVs...

August 8, 2024 @ 07:10 AM

Elbit Systems wins $130 million contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems to BAE Systems Hägglunds for integration into CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles destined for a European country. The contract...

Problem-Plagued British Ajax Armored Vehicle Completes First Fire on the Move

August 8, 2024 @ 06:43 AM

The British Army has completed its first firing on the move exercise with the Ajax armored vehicle in the UK, after resolving multiple issues that plagued the £5.5 billion program

Anduril Industries Secures $1.5B for Defense Manufacturing Expansion

August 8, 2024 @ 06:12 AM

Anduril Industries has announced securing $1.5 billion in funding for its Series F round to scale up defense manufacturing

Rostec's New Gen SERP-VS6D System Effective Against Single and Swarm UAV Attacks...

August 8, 2024 @ 05:43 AM

Ruselectronics, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, has introduced an automated electronic countermeasure system designed to neutralize drones. The SERP-VS6D combines an electronic warfare system with a high-precision detector that can identify FPV drones, among...

MD Helicopters to Provide Saudi Army National Guard with MD530F Support

August 8, 2024 @ 05:26 AM

MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has secured a 5-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for their fleet of 12 MD530F helicopters. The agreement includes spare parts, repair and...

Ukraine War Drives Over 20% Increase in Boeing’s PAC-3 Missile Seeker Production

August 8, 2024 @ 05:01 AM

Boeing has announced that it is on track to break its annual seeker production record for Patriot missiles, driven by increased global demand due to the conflict in Ukraine. The company has already surpassed its previous...

Ukrainian FPV Drone Hits Russian Helicopter in First-of-Its-Kind Strike

August 7, 2024 @ 11:28 AM

A Ukrainian first-person-view (FPV) drone struck a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter over Russia's Kursk Oblast on August 6, marking the first recorded instance of an FPV drone downing a helicopter mid-air. A source within Ukraine's intelligence...

Rolls-Royce wins engine order from Cathay Pacific for 60 Trent 7000 engines

August 7, 2024 @ 11:17 AM

Rolls-Royce has secured a contract with Cathay Pacific for 60 Trent 7000 engines to power 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The deal also includes a TotalCare long-term service agreement, ensuring comprehensive support for the engines

China's AVIC is World's Number 2 Defense Firm in Revenue

August 7, 2024 @ 10:54 AM

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has secured the second spot in the "Defense News Top 100 for 2024" list, surpassing other global defense firms. The annual rankings, published by U

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