Software Problem Delays U.S. F-35 Jet's TR-3 Upgrades
The Pentagon turned on a dime and withheld payments of the tune of $28 million to Lockheed Martin for first four F-35 Technology Refresh (TR-3) combat aircraft. These upgraded jets are currently placed in storage until testing shows its software delivers on new capabilities,
Russia Hits Ukrainian Engine Maker Motor Sich’s Facilities
A Russian missile strike hit a Motor Sich facility in Ukraine on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. "Today there was another Russian missile attack against our country
Turkish Defense Firms Sign Technology Localization Agreement for Akinci UCAV with Saudi...
Turkish firms Aselsan, Baykar and Roketsan concluded signing of a Technology Localization Agreement with Saudi Arabia for the Bayraktar AKINCI combat drone Sunday. President of the Presidency of Defense Industry Prof
MBDA’s ASRAAM Modified to Strike from Ground Spotted in Ukraine
The United Kingdom appears to have supplied a brand-new MBDA-made AIM-132 ASRAAM mobile ground-based AIM-132 ASRAAM (Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile) air defense system to Ukraine. A report by
Chinese PLA Reveals “Self-Repair” Drone Swarm
Academies of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have created a drone swarm system capable of "self-repair." The technologies were revealed for the first time in an official documentary program that was aired over the past week in celebration of the 96th anniversary of the PLA
All New Turkish Drone Missile, KaGeM-V3 Shown in Pakistan
An all-new drone-launched missile, the KaGeM-V3 has been displayed at a defense event in Pakistan indicating that the country already has the missile or is in the process of acquiring one. The KaGeM-V3 has a range of more than 200km
Russia’s Enyx Develops Dozens of Military UAVs
Russian firm "Enyx" has developed dozens of different drones for the military including air targets, simulators of aviation targets and quadcopters. The company
Chinese YU-20 Tanker Refuels J-15 Carrier-based Fighter for the First Time
A Chinese J-15 carrier-based fighter refueled the YU-20 tanker aircraft for the first time. The undated exercise was revealed for the first time in a documentary program jointly produced by the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, China Media Group and the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission
Northrop Opens First U.S. Facility for Large-scale Production of Hypersonic Propulsion Systems...
Northrop Grumman has opened a Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland to produce advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles
General Atomics Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif
HYDIS² Project to Build Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Proposed for Funding by European...
The European Commission has proposed a project by MBDA-led HYDIS² consortium to build a hypersonic defence interceptor for funding. In May 2023, the HYDIS² consortium submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation study of an endo-atmospheric interceptor against new high-end emerging threats, in the framework of the European Defence Fund 2023 work programme
U.S. Air Force Tests New Heat-Control Technology for Spacecraft
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
Rockets Fired at Israel as Ceasefire Decision with Hezbollah Looms
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...