Turkey Signs Contract for F-16 Jets Procurement
Turkey has reportedly signed a $23 million contract with the United States for the procurement of F-16 fighter jets. The U
NH Industries Launches NH90 Helicopter Upgrade Program
NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to develop and qualify the NH90 Block 1 upgrade, enhancing the NH90 combat helicopter for Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. This upgrade is a key component of the NH90 evolution roadmap and will enhance both the...
Patria Acquires Nordic Drones to Enhance Unmanned Aerial Systems Capabilities
Patria has signed a bill of sale on Thursday to acquire the entire share capital of Nordic Drones Oy, a Finnish drone pilot trainer and manufacturer specializing in professional drones. The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed
Teledyne FLIR Unveils Next-Gen of Hadron 640 Dual Thermal-Visible Cameras for Unmanned
Multi-Grenade Launching Quadcopter Drone Presented at Heli-Russia 2024
A quadcopter drone that can launch 12 VOG-17 grenades or one 82mm mortar round was presented at the ongoing Heli-Russia show in Moscow. The drone was developed by Russian company Stratim established in 2022, state media
Patria, Pratt & Whitney Sign Agreement for F135 Engine Production in Finland
Patria and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) outlining the framework for the production and sustainment of Pratt & Whitney F135 engines in Finland. The MoA sets the stage for Patria to handle the assembly of F135 engines and components from 2025 to 2030
Su-34 Fighter Jet Crashes Russia, Both Pilots Killed
A Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in the mountainous region of North Ossetia killing it's two crew members. "In the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, a Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed during a scheduled training flight in a mountainous area
NATO Air Forces Conduct First-ever Dogfight Exercise in Germany
Fighter jets from nine NATO countries participated in Europes first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise- sometimes called Dogfighting- at the Ramstein air base in Germany on June 6. The exercise assumes significance in the light of the impending transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine where they are expected to engage with Russian fighters such as the Su-35 and MiG-29
UAC Hands Over a Batch of YAK-130 Combat-Trainers to Russian Air Force
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has completed the delivery of a batch of Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft have undergone necessary ground and flight tests and have been transported to their designated location
L3Harris to Merge B-52H Bomber’s Electronic Warfare Officer and Navigator Positions...
L3Harris Technologies received a $34 million contract from the U.S
Ukraine Developing JDAM-like Tail Kits for Soviet Era Bombs
Ukraine is set to begin testing a domestically developed guidance kit, similar to 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...