MBDA Makes Advances in AI-based Collaboration for SPEAR Missiles
MBDA announced that it has advanced its Orchestrike AI, with the SPEAR missile family becoming the first to integrate AI-driven collaboration while keeping human oversight. Orchestrike technology is designed to enhance the performance of SPEAR missiles by enabling AI-driven coordination and cooperation between the missiles and the pilot of the launch...
GE Aerospace, Kratos Partner to Develop UAV Engines
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop small engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications. The partnership builds on an existing joint development agreement and includes full-scale engine production
Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down New Type of Russian Attack Drone
Ukrainian air defense units in the Kyiv region intercepted and destroyed a new type of Russian attack drone during a missile attack on July 20. The incident was documented with photographs released on the
New Stealthy Combat Aircraft Concept Unveiled at FIA-24 by U.K., Italy, and...
At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA-24), the U.K
Boeing-built Military Aircraft Can Operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Boeing has released guidance that company-built military aircraft can operate on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at currently approved limits of up to 50% blend with conventional fuel. The guidance, announced on June 20, aims to support global militaries who are evaluating the adoption of SAF into their fleets
First Flight of MQ-9B Drone With P&W’s Powerful PT6 E-Series Engine...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration
Northrop Grumman Secures $1.45B Contract for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $1.45 billion contract modification to produce nine E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
Czech Firm PBS to Unveil New Jet Engine at Farnborough Show
Czech company PBS plans to launch a new jet engine for defense applications at the Farnborough International Air Show 2024, taking place from July 22-26. In an official statement today, the company confirmed it will present a new engine with a thrust of 3,400 N, designed for defense purposes, alongside its complete range of jet engines
Russia Develops "Leshiy" Anti-Drone System to Protect Military Vehicles
Roselectronics, a subsidiary of state-controlled Rostec, has introduced a new mobile system named "Leshiy" designed to protect military vehicles from drone attacks. According to a
German Army Orders 70mm Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters
Rheinmetall has signed a contract valued €100 million with the German Army (Bundeswehr) concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order value of over €100m
Spain Acquires PAC-3 MSE Missiles
United States and Spain finalized an agreement Wednesday for Spain to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles along with related support equipment. This agreement makes Spain the 16th nation to partner with the PAC-3 program
U.S. Awards Contract to Develop New Penetrator Anti-bunker Bomb
South Korea Launches UH/HH-60 Helicopter Upgrade Project
Dutch F-35s Shoot Down Russian Drones over Poland
Indonesia Welcomes Former Italian Frigate KRI Brawijaya-320
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...