AeroVironment Presents Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Missile System
AeroVironment unveiled the latest version of its Switchblade 300 rapidly deployable loitering missile system today. The Switchblade 300 Block 20 builds on Block 10Cs with new operational features and performance and capability improvements
NATO Support and Procurement Agency Orders More Airbus A330 MRTT
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has placed an order for an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 10 aircraft. This announcement follows Belgiums decision to increase its number of hours in the programme with an additional 1,100 flight hours per year
Airbus A310 Tanker Plane Controls Drone In-Flight
Airbus A310 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft completed a test involving autonomous guidance and control of a drone in-flight, demonstrating a breakthrough for future operations involving manned and unmanned assets. The test was conducted by Airbus Defence and Space and the companys wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext
First UAV Strike Companies set up in Ukraine Army
Three UAV strike companies have been established in the Armed Forces of Ukraine under its “Army of Drones” project, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced. “Today, the first three UAV strike companies are ready for battle
Northrop-Shield AI to Develop RQ-7B Shadow UAS Replacement for U.S.Army...
Northrop Grumman and Shield AI have been chosen by the U.S
Russian University, Rostec to Create Base for UAV Electronic Components
The Southern Federal University (SFU), with the support of Rostec are establishing a base for the production of electronic components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Taganrog by 2026. Russia had been hit by sanctions that has throttled the supply of even the most basic electronics needed for drones
S.Korean KF-21 Jet Prototypes Fires Meteor Missile in First Weapons Test
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it carried out the first armament tests on two KF-21 fighter prototypes on Tuesday. In an
S.Korea Wants to Buy Chinooks for Army
South Korea is endorsing a defense project to buy unspecified number of Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters to replace the Army's aging heavy-lift choppers. State arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Tuesday that the Defense Project Promotion Committee approved a 1
Canada Moves towards Replacing Aurora Fleet with P-8As
The Canadian government has submitted a letter of request (LOR) to the U.S
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon-Northrop Teams to Develop Long Range Maneuverable Fires Missile
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French DGA Formally Qualifies Rafale F4 Standard
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has formally qualified the Rafale F4, the latest variant of the combat jet. “The DGA has qualifies the F4
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
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...