Turkey’s most Advanced Attack Drone, Bayraktar TB3 Lifts Off for the First...
Turkeys Bayraktar TB3 Armed UAV took off for the first time on Friday as part of its “wheel cutting test,” its manufacturer, Baykar announced. The Bayraktar TB3, which started taxi trials last week, took off for the first time Friday to perform the 'touch-and-go' movement, known as cutting a wheel...
Indonesia’s PTDI Partners with Linkfield Technologies to Sell Military Transport Planes to...
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has partnered with Linkfield Technologies to resell their aircraft models, including CN235-220, NC212i, and N219, fulfilling military and commercial aviation demands in China. The formalization of this partnership was marked by the signing of a Reseller Agreement between PTDI's Director of Commerce, Technology & Development, Moh...
Indonesian Export Financing Institution Supports Export of NC212i Transport Aircraft to Philippines...
The Indonesian Export Financing Institution (LPEI), also known as Indonesia Eximbank, has entered into an export financing agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to facilitate the export of 6 NC212i aircraft to the Department of National Defense/Armed Forces of the Philippines (DND/AFP) for a total value of $79 million. This critical...
Mitsubishi Electric to Develop Laser Capability for Australian Ministry of Defence
Australian Defence Ministry and Mitsubishi Electric Australia (MEA) have joined forces to develop an advanced laser capability aimed at bolstering the surveillance and survivability of Australian Defence Force platforms. The initiative, spearheaded by Defences Science and Technology Group, is set to be industrialized in collaboration with MEA and Japanese firm Mitsubishi...
Hanwha Aerospace to Supply Tilting & Blade Pitch System for British Firm,...
Hanwha Aerospace has won approximately KRW 235.6 billion to provide Britains Vertical Aerospace (VA) with the Tilting & Blade Pitch System, a crucial component used in VA's four-seater VX4, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
Philippines Orders Three C-130J-30 Super Hercules Tactical Airlifters
The Republic of the Philippines Department of National Defense announced the acquisition of three C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters from Lockheed Martin through a Direct Commercial Sale. The three aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026
Patria, United Aero group to Upgrade Ex-U.S. Army Black Hawks after Acquisition...
Patria and United Aero Group (UAG) have officially announced their collaboration aimed at acquiring pre-owned Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S
Indra’s Technology to Ease Eurofighter Maintenance
Indra is developing the Portable Maintenance Data Store (PMDS) system, poised to revolutionize how Eurofighter aircraft data is captured, analyzed, and utilized to ensure optimal performance and safety. PMDA can capture essential data from Eurofighter systems during flight
Japan Orders 300 Carl-Gustaf Weapon Systems
Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) have placed an order with Saab for the acquisition of more than 300 Carl-Gustaf man-portable, multi-role weapon systems. The scheduled deliveries of the Carl-Gustaf weapon systems are set to commence in 2025
Putin Announces Permanent Patrols by Hypersonic Weapons-armed MiG-31 over Black Sea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that Russian MiG-31 aircraft equipped with the Kinzhal hypersonic complex will be engaged in regular patrols over the neutral airspace of the Black Sea. This announcement came during a press conference held on Wednesday, wherein the President emphasized that this move should not be perceived as a threat
Thales’ Helmet Mounted Display for Poland’s FA-50 Fighter
Thales has clinched a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to outfit Poland's FA-50 fighter aircraft with Scorpion Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). Under the terms of the agreement, Thales will take on the responsibility of adapting, integrating, and certifying the Scorpion HMD for use on KAI's FA-50 Fighting Eagle
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...