U.S. Green-lights Hellfire Missiles Sale to France
France could soon buy 1,515 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles and related equipment for approximately $203 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Sweden Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy AMRAAM Missiles
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Sweden of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $605 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Russia to Set up Drone R&D Centre
Russias state-owned Rostec said its subsidiary Ruselectronics holding will create a research and production center to test the development of unmanned aerial systems in the Urals Federal District. It will develop promising products in the field of unmanned aircraft escort, and will also act as a “one-stop shop” for providing regional...
U.S. Drones Intercepted for Airspace Violation during Syria-Russia Exercise: Kremlin
Russia has accused the U.S
German Lawmakers Approve Chinooks Buy for €8B
Germanys parliamentary budget committee has given the green light for the country to buy 60 Chinook helicopters for €8 billion (over $8.5 billion)
China to Control Export of GaN, GaAs used in U.S. AESA Radars...
Chinas Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs has announced export controls on gallium and germanium to the U.S
Russia's Modernized Strategic Aircraft, Tu-160M Commences State Tests
Russias Rostec has announced the start of state tests of the first modernized Tupolev Tu-160M strategic missile carrier. The first Tu-160M strategic bomber built from scratch made its debut 30-minute flight on January 12, 2022
Kongsberg to Set Up New F-35 Maintenance Depot in Norway
KONGSBERG, together with the Norwegian Armed Forces, will build a new depot in Rygge, Norway for the maintenance of airframes on the Norwegian F-35 combat aircraft. KONGSBERG is investing about NOK 500 million ($47 million) in the new depot, which will be part of the global maintenance solution and contribute to strengthened national capabilities and increased operational availability of the Norwegian F-35 fleet, when the depot is completed in the second half of 2025
Rheinmetall's F-35 Fuselage Factory- Germany's Gain is Turkey's Loss
German defense firm Rheinmetalls announcement of a brand-new factory to build some 400 fuselage sections of the F-35 fighter jet is bringing back to Europe what was lost when Washington ejected Turkey from the stealth jet program. Turkish Aerospace and other companies manufactured some 937 parts for the F-35 though not the full fuselage, and were to benefit to the tune of $9 billion over the course of the program
HAL's Dhruv Helicopter Receives Restricted Type Certification from European Union
Indias Dhruv helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received restricted type certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Brussels, Belgium today. HAL confirmed this in a post on its official Twitter account on July 4
Ukraine to Present MINI SHARK UAV at Turkey’s IDEF Exhibition
Ukraines Ukrspecsystems will showcase its new MINI SHARK drone at the upcoming IDEF-2023 exhibition in Turkeys Istanbul (July 25-28). MINI SHARK has a wingspan of 2
Swiss Startup Reveals Ultra-Long-Range Hypersonic Hydrogen Airplane
Destinus debuted the latest demonstrator of an aircraft at the Paris Airshow that can connect New York and Paris in about 90 minutes! Founded in 2021, Destinus is headquartered in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It has facilities and offices in Madrid, Munich, Toulouse and Paris
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...