South Korea's DAPA Announces Light Armed Helicopter Delivery Plans
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) disclosed on Friday its plan to deliver the first model of the newly developed Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the South Korean Army this year, marking a step towards replacing the aging helicopter fleet. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly...
Russia's KTRV Boosts Missile Capability: Range Extended to 310 km, Payload Increased...
Russias Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV) has successfully increased the range of its air-launched missile to 310 kilometers while simultaneously enhancing the payload capacity from 450 kg to a formidable 800 kg. Tactical Missile Corporation CEO Boris Obnosov confirmed the successful testing of the new missile variant, emphasizing the company's achievement in...
Su-30 'Flanker' Fighters, Akinci UAVs Join Ethiopian Arsenal
Ethiopia has bolstered its military capabilities with the recent acquisition of Sukhoi Su-30 'Flanker' fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ethiopian National Defense Force (FDRE Defense Force) announced the arrival of the Su-30s on January 16, along with the undisclosed number of Akıncı UAVs...
Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles
Japan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double...
Integration of U.A.E.-produced Desert Sting Ammo into Turkish Bayraktar TB2...
Baykar and EDGE Group have commenced integration activities for the Desert Sting 16 precision-guided munition into the Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The integration process is anticipated to conclude by the end of the year, followed by the incorporation of other payloads onto additional Baykar platforms
Pakistan Unveils Transformative Modernization Plan with Acquisition of Chinese FC-31 Stealth Fighters
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled its ambitious modernization initiative, prominently featuring the acquisition of the Chinese FC-31 stealth fighter jets, through a press release posted on various social media platforms. A key milestone in this strategic overhaul is the induction of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets
GA-ASI Demonstrates UCAV Autonomy Using MQ-20, Waveform X
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) in a live flight test featuring the MQ-20 Avenger on November 13, 2023
First F-16 for Bulgaria to Perform Maiden Flight This Year
The inaugural flight of Bulgaria's first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet is slated to take place later this year. The progress of Bulgarias future F-16 fleet was inspected last week by Bulgarian Minister of Defence Todor Tagarev, Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayotov, and Bulgarian Defence Chief Adm
Airbus Helicopters to Acquire VTOL UAV Manufacturer, Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have inked an agreement for Airbus to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. The move is part of Airbus' strategic plan to bolster its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions
Rheinmetall Secures €50M to Supply Bundeswehr with Aircraft Protection Decoys
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a significant contract, valued at nearly €50 million, for the supply of over 470,000 aircraft protection decoys. The contract, effective from December 2023 to December 2029, underscores the heightened focus on aircraft self-defense amid the current security situation
Norway Deploys F-35 Fighter Jets to Iceland in Support of NATO Air...
In a strategic move to enhance NATO's air surveillance capabilities in the High North, Norway has commenced the first of three Allied fighter deployments to Iceland, scheduled for the year 2024. As of January 15, four F-35 fighter aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force are set to conduct NATO Air Policing sorties from Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, until mid-February
North Korea Tests of Solid-fuel Missile Tipped with Hypersonic Weapon
North Korea announced the successful testing of a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead on Monday. The missile reportedly covered around 1,000 kilometers and marks the regime's first missile launch of the year
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