Poland’s WB GROUP Unveils Warmate 50 Kamikaze Drone with 50-Kilogram Warhead
At the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) 2024 in Kielce, the Polish defense company WB GROUP unveiled the Warmate 50 kamikaze drone featuring a 50-kilogram warhead. Currently under development, the Warmate 50s capabilities make it the first long-range loitering munition of its kind produced in Poland
Marine Rafale Contract with India by Year End: French Media
Dassault Aviation expects to sign a contract with India for the sale of 26 marine Rafale jets by this year end for use on the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier. "I think we can expect another contract (for Rafale) before the end of the year
Ukraine Intensifies Focus on Destroying Su-34 Fighters as Russia Boosts Production
Ukraine has prioritized the destruction of the Russian Su-34 jets at a time when Moscow has delivered three batches of these fighters to the Russian aerospace forces, more than that of any other combat aircraft. "The destruction of these jets is a priority,"
British Army Launches "Top Gun" Academy for Kamikaze Drone Pilots
British soldiers are being trained as kamikaze drone pilots at Strategic Commands new jHub Drone Academy. This program focuses on First Person View (FPV) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to deliver munitions to targets, a tactic already effectively used by Ukrainian forces against Russian vehicles
UAC Transfers Third Batch of Su-34 Fighters to Russian Air Force this...
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation(UAC) has transferred the third batch of SU-34 fighter-bombers to the country's air force marking a significant increase in the production of this type of aircraft during the current year. Starting April 5 this year when the first batch of Su-34s were delivered, the next delivery happened in...
Ukrainian Forces Receive Locally made Stealth Kamikaze Drone, "Grey Widow"
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced the arrival of a new batch of Grey Widow-1 Kamikaze UAVs for the Ukrainian Army. Produced by the Ukrainian company, "Heavenly Punishment," these UAVs have been delivered to the Ukrainian Special Operations Center
Zelensky Dismisses Ukrainian Air Force Commander Over F-16 Jet Crash
President Zelensky dismissed Ukraine's Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk on Aug. 30 over the crash of the F-16 fighter jet which has caused considerable embarrassment to Washington
Russian Electronic Attack Disrupts American RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV’s Flight Over Estonia...
An American RQ-4B Global Hawk UAV performing a reconnaissance flight near Estonia on Friday suffered a signal failure and began flying erratically after it came under Russian electronic attack. Russian media getting the movement of the drone near Russian airspace from the flight tracking website, Flightradar said the high value drone began to move chaotically in the airspace
Ukraine Probes F-16 Jet Downing by Friendly Fire from Patriot Missile
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) is looking into the crash of a Western-donated F-16 fighter aircraft by “friendly fire” from a Ukraine-operated Patriot air defense system on Monday as one of the possibilities of the sudden downing of the aircraft. Speaking to the Voice of America radio an AFU official said that various possibilities are being considered, including friendly fire, a technical malfunction, and pilot error
Ukraine Receives FPV Drones with Thermal Imagers for Night Attack on...
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have received a new batch of FPV strike drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras. The 500 drones were delivered by the Serhiy Prytula Foundation, at a cost of 18,749,500 hryvnias
HAL, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Sign Contract to Develop Engine for 13 Ton
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Private Limited (SAFHAL) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a new high-power engine project. The joint effort will cover the design, development, manufacture, and support of the engine, named Aravalli
Serbia Signs Contract with France to Buy 12 Rafale Jets Worth $2.99
Serbia on Thursday signed a € 2.7 billion ($2
Korean LIG Nex1 Eliminated From Romanian Air-Defense Tender due to “Paperwork Error”
U.S., U.K., Planning Terrorist Attacks on Russian Bases in Syria, Moscow Claims...
Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle
Turkey Orders Air Defense Radars from Aselsan
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...