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...
First Belgian F-35 Enters Final Assembly Stage
The first F-35 being built for Belgium has entered the final stage of assembly at Lockheed Martins production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Belgium decided in October 2018 to procure F-35A Lightning II combat aircraft to replace the Belgian Air Components fleet of 54 F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, whose phase-out was expected between 2023 and 2028
Pakistan May join Turkey's KAAN Fighter Jet Project
Pakistan may join Turkeys KAAN fighter jet project with the latter stating it will open talks for the same with Islamabad. The Pakistan Aeronautics Complex, Kamra (PAC-K) may partner with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the purpose
German BAAINBw Commissions Demo study of Hensoldt’s Detect-and-Avoid Radar for EURODRONE
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned a demonstrator study of Hensoldts new detect-and-avoid radar being developed for the EURODRONE. Germany has drawn up requirements for an investigation into the implementation of a gradual and full-scale airspace integration of the EURODRONE
Israel Aerospace, Odysight Unveil Health Monitoring System for Black Hawks
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Odysight.ai have unveiled a visual based health monitoring system for UH60 helicopters
Indonesia Buys 12 Turkish Aerospace ANKA Reconnaissance Drones for $300M
Indonesias defense ministry has confirmed the acquisition of a dozen ANKA reconnaissance drones produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for $300 million. According to the statement, the deal was finalized in February
Ukrainian Volunteers Show off Drones that Attacked Moscow
Ukrainian forces have been attacking Moscow with long-range kamikaze drones to make up for the lack of long-range weapons. Two of these indigenously-made drones were recently revealed by volunteers who have been crowdfunding their purchase
Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Korea Aerospace Unveils Design of New Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...