France, Italy, U.K. Order 218 More Aster Missiles in Joint Procurement
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have signed a contract for 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles under a joint procurement agreement. The
South Korea Dismisses Colonel, Deputy Over Accidental KF-16 Bombing
The Korean Air Force has dismissed two senior officials for failing to enforce safety protocols after two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, injuring 38 people last week. The Air Force said Tuesday that a colonel and a lieutenant colonel from the unit involved in...
Sikorsky Unveils S-92 Phase IV Gearbox for Commercial Helicopters
Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025
Sikorsky Tests New Rotor Blown Wing Drone for VTOL Operations
Sikorsky has tested a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with a rotor blown wing, achieving over 40 take-offs and landings, including 30 transitions between helicopter and airplane modes. The 115-pound (52 kg) prototype, powered by batteries, demonstrated stability and maneuverability across different flight regimes
Aselsan Gokberk Laser Weapon for Turkey’s ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System Targets...
Aselsans Gökberk mobile laser weapon system detected, tracked, and destroyed FPV drones during recent tests. The system, developed for Türkiyes Steel Dome air defense program, uses a high-energy laser and an electronic jammer to neutralize mini and micro UAVs
Portugal Sends Eight SA-330 Puma Helicopters to Ukraine
The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has
Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead
Germany may refuse to purchase American F-35 fighter jets over the so-called ‘emergency switch that Washington can use to de-activate the aircraft if the client state refuses to follow Washingtons end-user conditions. Instead, Germany is being urged by Airbus to consider the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 which has many advanced features that fifth generation aircraft have
DRDO’s Air-droppable Container for Boeing P-8i Maritime Aircraft Receives Type Certification...
An air-droppable container,ADC-150 with a 150 kg payload capacity has been type-certified for use from the Indian Navys Boeing P8-i maritime surveillance aircraft. The maiden in-flight release trial of ADC-150 from the P-8I aircraft was conducted successfully on 22 January 2025, with the aircraft flying at 2000 ft altitude and 270 KIAS, Indias Defense Research and Development Organization said
Anduril Secures $642M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for Counter-Drone Systems
Anduril Federal has been awarded a $642 million contract to install and sustain counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) for the U.S
Sweden to Base Gripen Fighters in Poland; First Time on Foreign Soil
Sweden will station Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft in Poland
Russia to Increase Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 Aircraft Production This Year
Lethal Humvee SUV with Air-to-Air Missiles, EW Systems Being Built in Ukraine
Future Battle Tanks to Feature Unmanned Capability, Stronger Firepower & Armor: Russian...
Australia’s Avalon Airshow Continues after Stunt Plane Crash
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...
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...