GE Aerospace, Kratos Partner to Develop UAV Engines
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop small engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications. The partnership builds on an existing joint development agreement and includes full-scale engine production
Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down New Type of Russian Attack Drone
Ukrainian air defense units in the Kyiv region intercepted and destroyed a new type of Russian attack drone during a missile attack on July 20. The incident was documented with photographs released on the
New Stealthy Combat Aircraft Concept Unveiled at FIA-24 by U.K., Italy, and...
At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA-24), the U.K
Boeing-built Military Aircraft Can Operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Boeing has released guidance that company-built military aircraft can operate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at currently approved limits of up to 50% blend with conventional fuel. The guidance, announced on June 20, aims to support global militaries who are evaluating the adoption of SAF into their fleets
First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and...
Northrop Grumman Secures $1.45B Contract for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $1.45 billion contract modification to produce nine E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
Czech Firm PBS to Unveil New Jet Engine at Farnborough Show
Czech company PBS plans to launch a new jet engine for defense applications at the Farnborough International Air Show 2024, taking place from July 22-26. In an official statement today, the company confirmed it will present a new engine with a thrust of 3,400 N, designed for defense purposes, alongside its complete range of jet engines
Russia Develops "Leshiy" Anti-Drone System to Protect Military Vehicles
Roselectronics, a subsidiary of state-controlled Rostec, has introduced a new mobile system named "Leshiy" designed to protect military vehicles from drone attacks. According to a
German Army Orders 70mm Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters
Rheinmetall has signed a contract valued €100 million with the German Army (Bundeswehr) concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order value of over €100m
Spain Acquires PAC-3 MSE Missiles
United States and Spain finalized an agreement Wednesday for Spain to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles along with related support equipment. This agreement makes Spain the 16th nation to partner with the PAC-3 program
UAC Hands Over MiG-31 Aircraft to Russian Aerospace Forces
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the first batches of repaired and modernized MiG-31 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense this year. The aircraft, after a series of ground and flight tests, have been dispatched to their permanent bases
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...