Italian Eurofighter Crashes while Participating in Australian Exercise , Pilot Rescued
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon crashed today while flying during exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia, which marks Italy's first participation in the multinational exercise. The crash occurred for unknown reasons in the Douglas Daly region of the Northern Territory, southwest of Darwin
MBDA Unveils Unique Anti-Drone Concept
MBDA introduced a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This ground-launched anti-air munition is designed to target threats from small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and loitering munitions, specifically Class 1 and smaller Class 2
Boeing to Collaborate with Antonov on Overhaul of Drones Used by Ukraine
Boeing and the Antonov Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in defense projects, with a particular focus on drones. The agreement aims to support the development of Ukraine's defense industry and economy
Austria, Netherlands Jointly Procure Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow in the U.K
Leonardo Unveils M-346 Enhancement Program at Farnborough Air Show
Leonardo has announced a capability enhancement program for its M-346 integrated training system at the Farnborough International Air Show. This initiative aims to upgrade the aircraft's avionics, navigation, mission equipment, and ground training capabilities to meet modern training and operational demands
First Firing of Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System from British Military Vehicle...
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Slovakia Becomes First European Nation to Operate F-16 Block 70 Jet
Slovakia has become the first European country to operate the F-16 Block 70 jet, with the arrival of its first aircraft on July 22. Lockheed Martin has so far produced five F-16 Block 70 jets for Slovakia, with the remaining nine currently in production
Lockheed Martin Expects 300 F-16 Block 70 Sales in Coming Years
Lockheed Martin has announced a sales target of 300 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets in the coming years. The company aims to expand production and sales capabilities for these aircraft, which have been in use by various countries, including the U
Pratt & Whitney Completes Preliminary Design Review of Hybrid-electric GTF Engine
Pratt & Whitney completed the preliminary design review for a hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator engine under the European Union's Clean Aviation SWITCH project. The system integrates Collins Aerospace electric motor generators with a Pratt & Whitney GTF engine, aiming to improve efficiency across all flight phases
MBDA Makes Advances in AI-based Collaboration for SPEAR Missiles
MBDA announced that it has advanced its Orchestrike AI, with the SPEAR missile family becoming the first to integrate AI-driven collaboration while keeping human oversight. Orchestrike technology is designed to enhance the performance of SPEAR missiles by enabling AI-driven coordination and cooperation between the missiles and the pilot of the launch aircraft
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...