German Navy’s NH90 Sea Tiger Performs Maiden Flight
The first of 31 NH90 Sea Tigers for Germany took off on schedule for its maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopters for the German Navys shipborne operations in 2020
India’s Defence Acquisition Council OKs $26.74B Acquisition Proposals, Including Historic Tejas Fighter...
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for Capital Acquisition Proposals totaling INR 2.23 lakh crore ($26
Russians Modify Shahed-136 Drones for Coordinated Mobile Network Attacks on Ukraine
Russian military forces have adapted Shahed-136 drones to exploit weaknesses in Ukrainian air defense, employing makeshift modules to coordinate attacks via the country's mobile phone network. Photos circulating on social media reveal the modifications, showcasing a 3D-printed plastic container affixed to the drone's fuselage, housing an Alcatel 3G modem with a...
Saudi to Replace C-130H Aircraft with C-390, Signs MoU with Embraer
Embraer has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) for the potential sale and maintenance of C-390 Millennium aircraft for the countrys Air Force. The announcement was made via Embraer's official website following the signing of the memorandum during the visit of the President of Brazil to...
Japan Demands U.S. Ground Osprey Flights Following Latest V-22 Crash
In the wake of a tragic Osprey aircraft crash off Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan has formally requested the United States to halt all Osprey flights until the safety of the aircraft is assured. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced this on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a thorough safety reassessment...
Airbus Secures $544M for Spanish MoD's SiRTAP Tactical UAS Development
Airbus has clinched a €495 million ($544 million) contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of the Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) multirole medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The agreement, signed on November 29, entails the delivery of nine SiRTAP systems to the Spanish military, comprising three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) each, along with a ground control station and two simulators for training
Lithuanian Border Guards Order Three Airbus H145s Helicopters
The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for three five-bladed
U.S. Military's V-22 Osprey Crashes off Japan’s Yakushima Island
An Osprey tilt-rotor plane belonging to the U.S
Belgium Announces Joining Franco-German FCAS Project
Belgium has confirmed its commitment to the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint project by Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra Sistemas, and Thales Group to develop a new generation fighter. The Minister of Defense, Ludivine Dedonder, confirmed Belgium's involvement in the European FCAS program in a recent
Rostec Unveils Miniature Drone Identification System
Rostec, through its Ruselectronics holding, introduced a compact transponder for drone identification at the Electronics of Russia exhibition. Operating on a "friend or foe" principle, the transponder automatically distinguishes friendly drones within a range of up to 5 km and an altitude of 100 km from the radio interrogator
Boeing Secures $2.3B Contract for Additional KC-46A Pegasus Tankers
Boeing has clinched a $2.3 billion contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers in a Lot 10 deal awarded by the U
Iran to Receive Russian Su-35 Jets Formerly Committed to Egypt
Iran and Russia have reached an agreement to transfer some 24 Su-35S aircraft originally built for Egypt, to Tehran. “Arrangements have been finalized for the delivery of Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 jet trainers to Iran,”
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
North Korean Troops Suffer Losses in Russia-Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
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...