Thales Expands Rocket Production at Belgian Herstal Site
Thales Belgium has inaugurated a new production line at its Herstal site to increase the production of 70-mm rockets, in order to meet the needs of European armed forces. The development comes a few months after the Belgian Minister of Defence Ludivine Dedonder signed a letter of intent expressing her support...
Brazilian KC-390 Airlifter Type Certified for Hungarian Military Use
The Hungarian Defence Forces have completed the type-worthiness inspection of Embraer S.A
U.S. Army Receives First CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopter
Boeing said it handed over the first modernized CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter featuring the ability to lift more and fly farther. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Armys fleet that will be modernized to the new Block II configuration
Russia Develops High-Speed Suicide Drone to Intercept Enemy UAVs
Russian specialists from Red Line have unveiled the high-speed Vogan-9SP combat drone, designed for intercepting enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) through explosive means. A company spokesman confirmed this information to Russian
Eve Air Mobility Secures $94M in New Equity Financing for eVTOL Development
Eve Air Mobility, a global electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer and services provider, has announced $94 million in new equity financing from multiple investors. This funding includes the issuance of new shares of common stock and warrants, with participation from a diverse group of global industrial companies, including...
U.S. Transfers Three CN235-220 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia
The United States officially transferred three CN235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on June 27 at Subang Air Base. U
Denmark to Bring Home F-35 TR-2 Jets as Delays Persist over TR-3...
In response to ongoing delays in the delivery of the new TR-3 configuration F-35 fighter jets, Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has announced the return of six TR-2 configured Danish F-35 jets from Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These jets, used for training purposes, are being returned to Denmark as a solution to delays in the delivery of new Danish F-35 fighter jets configured with the latest Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3)
Aurora Flight Sciences Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered UAS for Long-Range Reconnaissance
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, has introduced the hydrogen fuel cell-powered SKIRON-XLE, a long-endurance variant of its SKIRON Expeditionary small UAS designed for extended long-range reconnaissance missions. Current flight tests suggest that the SKIRON-XLE will be able to sustain flight times exceeding five hours
SNC Wins $170M to Deliver RAPCON-X Jets to Finnish Border Guard
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has secured a $170-million contract to supply two RAPCON-X jets to the Finnish Border Guard as part of the "MVX" program. These jets, currently in production, are part of SNCs latest integrated aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) solutions
Sweden, U.S. Lobby to Sell Gripen, F-16 Fighter Jets to Thailand
The United States and Sweden have commenced lobbying to sell fighters to Thailand which is looking to replace its ageing F-16s and Gripen jets. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 30 Sunday that the U
Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commissions Approves F-35 Jets Purchase
The Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commission has accepted a proposal to purchase 20 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets and to evaluate participation in the Constellation-type frigate construction program. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented these proposals to the Commission
GA-ASI, Lockheed Martin Collaborate to Enhance SeaGuardian UAS with Net-Enabled Weapons Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin have announced a collaboration to integrate Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability into GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
Saab's New U.K. Factory to Make Giraffe 1X Radar, Seaeye Underwater Sensor...
In Its Biggest Ever Deal, Embraer Sells 182 Jets to Flexijet for
India Signs Deal with Russia for Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles for Submarines
U.S. Approves Sale of Long-range Radar, Fast Missile Craft Modernization to Egypt...
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