China Reveals Anti-drone Electromagnetic System at Airshow China 2024
A model of a self-propelled electromagnetic microwave system for suppressing small-sized FPV drone swarms, as well as aircraft-type reconnaissance and kamikaze UAVs was displayed as part of the Airshow China - 2024 exhibition in Zhuhai. The product is based on the chassis of the Shaanxi HMV3 tactical truck and is represented...
Eurofighter Consortium Finalizes Terms with Spain for 25 Typhoon Fighter Jets
The Eurofighter Consortium and Spain have agreed on terms to sell 25 additional Typhoon (C.16) fighter jets as part of Spain's Halcon II program, marking a key step in Spain's plan to modernize its air force by replacing its aging EF-18 Hornet fleet
Bell Textron Selects Site for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Fuselage Assembly
Bell Textron announced it has chosen Wichita, Kansas, as the assembly site for the fuselage of the U.S
UAE’s EDGE Group, Brazilian Navy to Develop Anti-Drone Systems
EDGE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Navy at EURONAVAL-2024 for the development of autonomous surface and aerial defence systems. The partnership focuses on deepening technical, operational, and logistical cooperation to jointly develop and deploy sophisticated anti-drone systems for navy applications
First-Ever Aft Fuselage Built by Polish PZL Mielec Mated on a F-16...
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed the first-ever integration of its locally manufactured aft fuselage onto an F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The aft fuselage, which was completed at PZL Mielec in August 2023, was transported to the Greenville facility for the...
Netherlands Finalizes Deal for 12 H225M Caracal Helicopters for Special Operations
In a new agreement finalized at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris, the Netherlands Defence Ministry has secured the delivery of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The contract was signed on November 5 by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Commander of the Materiel Command and IT, and Airbus CEO Bruno Even, with State Secretary of Defence Gijs Tuinman in attendance
U.S. Approves South Korea’s Request to buy 4 Early Warning Aircraft Worth...
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW & C) Aircraft for an estimated cost of $4.92 billion
MD Helicopters Completes First MD 500E to MD 530F Conversion
MD Helicopters has announced the completion of the first conversion of an MD 500E helicopter to the MD 530F model at Thoroughbred Aviation, an MD Authorized Service Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. This conversion marks a milestone for both the company and the MD Authorized Service Center network
Gripen E debuts in Latin American military exercise
The Brazilian Gripen E made its debut in the Latin American military exercise, Cruzex 2024 from November 3 to 15 at Natal Air Base in Rio Grande do Norte. Featuring over 100 combat aircraft, a key highlight is the debut of the F-39E Gripen in complex operational scenarios
New Chinese Stealth Fighter J-35A to Debut at Airshow China 2024
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) announced on Tuesday that its new multi-role stealth fighter, the J-35A, will make its debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China 2024. This announcement was made during a press conference held in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the PLAAF
Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Helicopters to Train Canadian Air Force Pilots
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canadas Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the first time that Airbus helicopters will fly as part of the Canadian Armed Forces
Second Indian MiG-29 Crash in Two Months
The Indian Air Force lost a MiG-29 fighter to a crash today, marking the second such accident this year. “A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today after encountering a system malfunction
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
