Su-30SM2 Fighter Aircraft Features Removable Wing, Upgrades to Defeat PATRIOT System
Video The Su-30SM2 fighter, recently showcased by the "Military Acceptance" team, introduces
Ukraine's Vector Drones Enhanced with AI Sensors for Reconnaissance
Quantum-Systems, a German UAV manufacturer, has announced that its Vector reconnaissance drones in Ukraine are now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors. This
Japan Reveals Upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile Prototype
The Japanese Ministry of Defense unveiled a new photo of the under-development upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) on July 12. The photo, included in the latest annual defense white paper published on Friday, reveals the missiles shape, bearing a resemblance to the Franco-British Storm Shadow/SCALP EG cruise missile
Pratt & Whitney Completes Preliminary Design Review for F135 Engine Upgrade for...
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU). The upgrade is intended to enhance engine durability and performance, supporting the Block 4 capabilities for all three variants of the F-35 globally
Lockheed Martin Outlines Offsets Proposal for Thailand's F-16 Buy
Lockheed Martin on Monday outlined an offset proposal should Thailand buy its F-16 fighter Jets. This proposal is driven by the Thai government's evaluation of the F-16 Block 70/72 for its future fighter program
Taiwan Resolves F-16V Jet Technical Issues, Expects Full Delivery by 2026
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense announced on Friday that technical difficulties with the order of 66 F-16V jets have been resolved, and the government expects to receive all the aircraft by the end of 2026. This update was provided in a written response to an inquiry from Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lo Chih-chiang concerning delays in the U
Ukraine Tests Jet Drone for Air Target Interception
Ukrainian developers have demonstrated flight tests of the Bullet unmanned aerial vehicle system, a jet-powered drone specifically engineered to intercept enemy reconnaissance and attack drones and helicopters. Footage released by the developers shows an experimental airplane-type drone taking off from a concrete pavement, executing flight maneuvers, and then landing
Italy Considers Competition for New Tanker Aircraft After Suspending KC-46 Purchase: Report
Italy is reportedly considering launching a competition to select a new tanker aircraft following the suspension of its plans to acquire six Boeing KC-46 tankers. This was reported by
Russia's UEC Partners with Reynolds LLC to Develop Gas Turbine UAV Engines
Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) and Reynolds LLC have officially disclosed their merger to develop small-sized gas turbine engines tailored unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with thrust capacities up to 200 kgf. Plans to form a merger was revealed at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition
Croatia Orders Eight Additional UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
Croatia has officially purchased eight additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a U.S
South Korea's DAPA Signs First Asia-NATO Airworthiness Certification Agreement
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed an airworthiness certification certificate with NATO in Washington D.C
Thai Air Force Selects Swedish Gripen Jets Over F-16s: Reports
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reportedly decided to procure Gripen fighter jets from Sweden instead of the U.S
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...