Netherlands Pledges €300M Worth of Weapons for Incoming Ukrainian F-16s; Norway to...
The Netherlands has announced its intention to transfer weapons worth €300 million to arm F-16 combat jets destined for Ukraine, while Norway has committed to donating six F-16 jets to the country. This allocation supplements the initial €150 million earmarked for the same purpose, as confirmed by the Dutch defense ministry...
Netherlands Allocates €20M for 1 Million First Person View Drones for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged €20 million towards a collective effort aimed at supplying Ukraine with 1 million First Person View (FPV) drones. These drones, operated remotely with the pilot viewing through VR glasses, are part of Ukraine's urgent request for aid in countering Russian military superiority
French Armed Forces Receive A400M Atlas Transport Plane
The French Ministry of Defense today confirmed the reception of the 24th A400M Atlas transport aircraft by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). Produced by Airbus, the A400M Atlas is capable of landing in adverse weather conditions and low visibility
Poland Joins Coalition to Boost Ukraine's Defense with Drones
Poland has officially joined a coalition aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities through the provision of drones at the NATO summit in Washington. Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister V
South Korea Commences Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened the first mass production commencement meeting for the KF-21, South Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet, on July 10. The
Saudi Arabia Orders Four More Airbus A330 MRTTs
Saudi Arabia placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) on July 10. The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions
Turkish STM Exports Mortar-dropping Drone to African Nation
Turkish defense firm STM has announced the completion of the first export of its BOYGA Ammunition Dropping Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to an African nation. The BOYGA is designed to carry 81mm mortar ammunition
L3Harris Tests Upgraded Line Replaceable Units in B-52 Electronic Warfare System
L3Harris recently tested five of the nine Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) being upgraded in the B-52 Stratofortress's AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare (EW) self-protection system. The test was a 5
Russia's UEC Building Hybrid & Electric Aero Engines
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) of the Rostec State Corporation is spearheading the development of hybrid and electric power plants with open architecture. Central to these developments is a hybrid power plant (HPP) boasting a built-in capacity of 500 kW
South Korea May Purchase Polish 'Warmate' Combat Drones
South Korea's military is reportedly contemplating the acquisition of Polish-made combat drones, likely the ‘Warmate” platform. The South Korean defense authorities plan to dispatch a delegation to Poland to inspect the drones and evaluate their suitability for operations on the Korean Peninsula, government officials were quoted as saying by local media
Germany Orders Brimstone 3 Precision Strike Missiles for Eurofighter Jets
Germany has awarded MBDA a
Argentine Air Force Receives Overhauled Hercules Aircraft
The Argentine Aircraft Factory "Brig. San Martín" SA (FAdeA) handed over the overhauled Hercules TC-69 "Puerto Argentino" to the Argentine Air Force
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...