Kalashnikov’s New Surveillance Drone to Debut at World Defense Show-2024 in Saudi...
Russias Kalashnikov Concern is set to unveil its latest offering, the SKAT 350 M Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), at the upcoming II World Defense Show-2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to 8. The SKAT 350 M is presented as a serially produced UAV designed for aerial surveillance and object...
United States OKs $8.6B Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Greece
The United States State Department has given its nod for a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece, approving the acquisition of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft, along with related equipment, at an estimated cost of $8.6 billion
U.S. Approves 40 F-16 Aircraft Sale to Turkey Worth $23B
The United States State Department has officially approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Turkey, totaling an estimated $23 billion. The sale includes the acquisition of 40 new F-16 aircraft, along with modernization kits for 79 existing F-16s
Airbus Partners Tata Group to Assemble H-125 Helicopter in India
Airbus Helicopters has revealed its collaboration with Indias Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters within the country. The FAL will be responsible for producing Airbus H125 helicopter from its civil range, targeting both the Indian market and export to neighboring countries
Russia's Large Stealth Attack Drone, Okhotnik, Set to Enter Mass Production
Vice-Governor Sergei Semka announced today that the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of Rostec's Sukhoi Company, is gearing up to initiate serial production of the heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Okhotnik" in the latter half of 2024. The Sukhoi Company has been diligently developing Russia's inaugural heavy strike drone, the S-70...
EDGE to Supply 200 Unmanned Helicopters to the U.A.E. MoD
EDGE has finalized a contract with the UAE Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters. This deal stands as the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, intended to augment the UAE's capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics missions
General Atomics' Gray Eagle 25M Featuring Enhanced Computing Power Performs Maiden Flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) carried out the maiden flight of the Gray Eagle 25M (GE-25M) Unmanned Aircraft System at its El Mirage, Calif
Royal Brunei Air Force Welcomes Two Airbus C295MW Transport Aircraft
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) marked the arrival of the first two Airbus C295MW transport aircraft at Rimba Air Base's Air Movement Centre on 24 January, 2024. The acquisition, part of a four-aircraft deal with Airbus Defence and Space SAU, Spain, was formalized through a contract signed on 2 December 2022, as announced by the Brunei Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
Indonesian Army Receives Four AS 550 Fennec Helicopters
The Indonesian Army has officially received four AS 550 Fennec helicopters, along with comprehensive refurbishment and spare parts, courtesy of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The handover ceremony took place at the South Terminal Apron of the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Poland Nears MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drone Acquisition from General Atomics
Poland is on the verge of finalizing the purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics after leasing the Reaper model for the past two years. “Negotiations for Poland to acquire the MQ-9B are very close to being finalized,” company president Dave Alexander revealed to
South Korea Launches Mass Production Project for Advanced Reconnaissance UAV
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has initiated a project to
French Ministry of Interior Procures 42 H145 Helicopters from Airbus
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 new H145 helicopters, marking another procurement for Airbus Helicopters. The order, made at the close of 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, is slated for delivery commencement in 2024
Indian MoD to Procure Locally-made Rockets for Pinaka MLRS Worth $1.1 Billion
France Delivers First Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine
U.K. Makes 3D Printable Parts for Tempest Fighter from Old Tornado Aircraft...
Russia Offers Su-57 Fighter Jets to India with Joint Production Option
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