Lockheed Martin Secures $3.23B to Provide JASSM, LRASM Missiles to Japan, the...
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a
The Netherlands Air Force Decommissions F-16 Fighter Jets
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense officially decommissioned F-16 fighter aircraft from its inventory. "Today, the Ministry of Defense officially said goodbye to the legendary aircraft ," the ministry said in a statement
Polish Firm Unveils Hit-to-Kill Anti-Drone System
Poland's Advanced Protection Systems (APS) has unveiled an autonomous intervention drone capable of neutralizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through a hit-to-kill mechanism. The interceptor drone is a component of APS's broader anti-drone platform,
Dutch F-35s Now Ready for NATO Nuclear Deterrent Missions
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has declared Full Operational Capability (
Lockheed Martin Secures $422M for Czech F-35 Program Integration
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a $422 million contract to help the Czech Republic join the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, covering program management, logistics, sustainment, and systems engineering services. The contract, announced on September 26, 2024, is part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process
AERO Vodochody Receives Certification for New L-39NG Trainer Variant
AERO Vodochody has obtained a type certificate for the L-39NG.T1 trainer aircraft on September 24, as confirmed by the Department of Military Aviation Supervision of the Czech Republic's Ministry of Defence
Maiden Flight of Turkey's Bayraktar KIZILELMA Combat UAV Production Prototype
The production prototype of Bayraktar KIZILELMA, Turkeys first indigenously developed unmanned combat aircraft, completed its maiden flight. The third production prototype, designated TC-ÖZB3, was transferred to the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ, in July
Starlink Satellite Module Found Inside Russian 'Geran' UAV
Ukrainian reports suggest that Russia has begun incorporating Starlink communication modules, developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, into Geranium-type kamikaze drones. Ukrainian defense publication
South Africa Evaluates Embraer's C-390 Millennium Airlifter
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced on September 25 that South Africa has evaluated its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The announcement coincided with the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, held at Waterkloof Air Force Base from September 18-22
Turkey’s ASELSAN Sells ASELFLIR-500 to Azerbaijan
ASELSAN signed agreements with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense at the ADEX 2024 arms fair in Baku, finalizing the sale of the ASELFLIR-500 sensors and TOLUN UAV besides the joint production of smart munitons. The agreements include communication and information security systems, an MoU on electronic warfare with the National Aerospace Agency (MAKA), and a joint production deal for ASELSAN Smart Munitions with the Scientific Research Institution (ETI)
Anduril Signs Three-Year Contract with Australia for Autonomous Base Security
Anduril Australia has announced a three-year trial contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to demonstrate its air and ground defence capabilities at RAAF Base Darwin. The trial aims to enhance the defence of Australias northern bases, particularly against drone and other emerging threats
Armed with Hypersonic & Cruise Missiles, Russian Navy Launches Nuclear Powered Submarine
Baykar Acquires Italian Aviation Firm Piaggio Aerospace
Day after Israel Hammers Sana’a, Yemen Launches Hypersonic Missile and Drones at...
Azerbaijan Suspends Flights to Multiple Russian Cities after Embraer 190 Crash
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...