Israeli University Develops Laser-based Drone Defense System
Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a laser-based defense system dubbed "Light Blade" capable of destroying next-generation combat drones. The technology is being developed and commercialized in the university's new company, OptiDefense
Turkish F-16 Shoots Down Syria’s L-39 Warplane
A Syrian L-39 light attack aircraft was shot down by the Turkish military on Tuesday amidst ongoing escalating tensions in the region. “As part of Operation Spring Shield, an L-39 warplane belonging to the region has been destroyed,” Turkeys Ministry of Defense said in a
Iran Air Force Receives Locally-Overhauled Western Fighters, Cargo Planes
The Iranian military have received eight locally-overhauled aircraft that includes fighters such as F-14, F-4 and Mirage jets and C-130 transport plane. “The overhaul of military aircraft is a complicated process that only a few powerful countries in the world could do,” Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami was quoted...
DARPA Launches Program to Develop Drone IR Sensors for Navigation in Low...
The US Defense Advanced Research and Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a program to develop infrared (IR) sensors or “invisible headlights” for navigation in low visibility conditions to stay hidden from advesaries. "Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems need active illumination to navigate at night or underground
Syria Destroys 6 Turkish Combat Drones, Turkish F-16s Down 2 Syrian Su-24
Turkey has claimed to have shot down two Russian-made Syrian Su-34 fighter jets besides destroying three of their air defense systems using F-16 jets, as a retaliatory attack against Syrian downing of six Turkish combat drones. “A Syrian air defense system that lowered one of our SİHAs (drones), and two other...
Turkish Drone Strike Destroys Syrian Army’s Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System
A missile fired by a Turkish Drone destroyed a Russian-made Pantsir-S1 Air Defense System (ADS) of the Syrian Army deployed in Idlib province on Friday. Information leaked to the Turkish media said that the ADSs radar was active moments before the impact, indicating that the system failed to detect the incoming missile
Indonesia Accepts US Grant of ScanEagle drones, Bell Chopper Upgrade
Indonesia on Wednesday approved a US grant to supply 14 Boeing Insitu ScanEagle reconnaissance drones ($28.3 million) and upgrade 3 Bell 412 helicopters ($6
Russian Military to receive 144 S-350 ‘Vityaz’ Air Defense Systems by 2027
The Russian military will receive 144 S-350 ‘Vityaz air defense systems by 2027, even as training has just commenced with their first system delivered in December. Almaz Antey will deliver 12 S-350s batteries, each consisting of 12 missile systems
Lockheed to Integrate Sniper Targeting Pods onto UAE Mirage Jets
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence (AFAD) has ordered Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) that will be integrated on its Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jets for the first time. Sniper ATP detects, identifies, automatically tracks and laser designates small tactical targets at long ranges
Tunisia First to Buy Armed AT-6C Aircraft from US?
The US State Department has given its approval for the sale of 4 AT-6C Wolverine Light Attack Aircraft and related equipment to Tunisia for an estimated $325.8 million, which could be the first sale of the armed variant of the aircraft
Combat Deployment of new Russian Hypersonic Missile-hunting Radar in March
Russia is planning the combat deployment of its new Rezonans-N radar that can spot hypersonic missiles next month. “The radar will enter service no sooner than mid-March 2020,” Ivan Nazarenko, CEO of Rezonans Research Center, was quoted as saying by
Turkey to setup first Lightning Testing Center to aid Indigenous Fighter Development
Turkey plans to establish a center to facilitate the testing of aircraft against the effects of lightning, within the scope of its project to develop the fifth-generation TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU). Ankara appears to be accelerating its indigenous fighter development following its ousting from the F-35 program over S-400 row
Finnish Army to Procure Patria’s Latest “TREMOS” Heavy Mortar System
Ukraine’s German-donated Sea King Helicopters to Receive Modern Missiles
Five Thai Workers, 1 Israeli Killed as Hezbollah Rockets Smash into Northern...
Chinese Navy Flexes Muscle with Dual-Aircraft Carrier Exercise in South China Sea
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...