India’s HAL Demonstrates Flight of 10Kg Rotary Wing UAV
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has demonstrated flight of 10kg Rotary Wing (Helicopter) unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RUAV). The RUAV is of a 2-stroke petrol engine, twin blade main rotor and tail rotor, payload capability of 2
Arrestor Hook System tested for India's Naval LCA Tejas
The naval variant of Indias home-grown light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully snagged the jets tail hook on the arresting wire of the flight deck of the navys only aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya at a test facility in Goa. This was the first in a series of rigousous tests that will...
Danish Air Force Receives Final Two MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters
The Royal Danish air force has received the final two of nine MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters from the United States. The two helicopters were transported by an American C17 aircraft completing the fleet of nine Seahawks, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement Wednesday
Boeing to Provide French E-3F, AWACS Fleet with Mid-life Upgrades
Boeing has won $9.8 million modification contract for French Air Force E-3F, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet with 40 mission-computing software changes and 17 ground-system software changes
Speed Taxi Trial of Landing Gear of Indian Rustom 2 UAV
Indias Combat Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) conducted a speed taxi trial for the landing gear for indigenously-built ‘Rustom 2, a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The maiden flight of the two ton UAV with the landing gear was held successfully on Thursday at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR)...
Saab to Provide RBS15 Anti-Ship Missile Systems to German Navy
Saab has received $18 million order from its German partner Diehl Defence for the Anti-Ship Missile RBS15 Mk3 ship system. The order has other priced options related to Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and IT Security
General Dynamics Wins $3.9 Billion Common Hardware Systems 5 Generation Contract
General Dynamics has won $3.9 billion hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract for Common Hardware Systems fifth Generation (CH-5)
BIRD Aerosystems Wins Contract To Enhance Operational Capabilities Of ASIO-Equipped Aircraft
BIRD Aerosystems has recently been contracted to enhance operational capabilities of current fleet of Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) equipped aircraft of a South American customer. The operational enhancements include an upgrade of BIRDs MSIS Mission Management System to enable enhanced mission sensor operations, precise tracking of suspected targets and the use of advanced mission management algorithms which altogether are expected to further reduce the operator workload during the mission and to enable a more effective mission
US Okays Sale of 28 TOW ITAS Systems for $80 Million to
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved sale of 28 TOW Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS) and related equipment, for an estimated $80 million to Bahrain. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Monday
US Approves Sale of 46 SM-2 Missiles to Denmark for $152 Million
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible sale to Denmark of up to 46 Standard Missile, SM-2 Block IIIA All-Up Rounds, RIM BK IIIA (VLS), and other related equipment for an estimated cost of $152 million. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
US Approves 106 MK54 Torpedo Conversion Kits for $169M to Netherlands
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of 106 MK 54 conversion kits for an estimated cost of $169 million. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Boeing to Establish New Aerospace and Autonomy Center
Boeing today announced plans to open the new Boeing Aerospace & Autonomy Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for designing, building and flying autonomous aircraft and developing enabling technologies. The new center will house employees from Boeing and subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences
U.S. Minuteman III Missile with Three Nuclear-capable Warheads Travels 4200 Miles
UAE’s EDGE Group, Brazilian Navy to Develop Anti-Drone Systems
UAE's RABDAN FA-400 Patrol Vessel to Get French LACROIX Decoy Technology
Saab Unveils Autonomous Ocean Core Control System for Naval Platforms
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...