Ukrainian MiG-29 Damaged in Strike by Russian Lancet Loitering Munition
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter plane suffered damage from a Russian Lancet loitering munition, also known as Flying Kalashnikov, while stationed at Kryvyi Rih airfield. This incident may mark the initial occurrence of such an attack
Russia's Own 'Switchblade' Drone, BAS-80 Loitering Munition Undergoing Tests
Russian engineers are currently in the process of developing the BAS-80 loitering munition, which appears to draw inspiration from the American Switchblade drone. Evgeniy Dudorov, the general director of SPA "Android Technics," has publicly released both video footage and images showcasing this Russian drone
KLM FLight Academy Orders 14 Diamond Training Aircraft
KLM Flight Academy has decided to replace its AVGAS fleet with jet-fuel powered Diamond training aircraft, which burns up to 50% less fuel and produces less CO2 and noise emissions. KLM Flight Academy is based at Groningen Airport Eelde (the Netherlands)
Australia to Upgrade P-8A Poseidon Fleet, Acquire Fourth MQ-4C Triton to Improve...
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) today announced an upgrade to fleet of 14 P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft with enhancements to its anti-submarine warfare, maritime strike and intelligence collection capabilities. In addition, the ADF will acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft system to provide long-range, persistent surveillance across Australias...
China Unveils Tilt-Rotor Helicopter Model at China Helicopter Expo
China has revealed a full-size scale model of a tilt-rotor helicopter designated as ZN-1 at the Sixth China Helicopter Expo that concluded last week in Tianjin. An accompanying placard about the models said, “the two-person tilt-rotor can be multi-purpose and economical by replacing the body module and power unit with minimal...
Elbit Systems to Supply 'Several Hundred' SkyStriker Loitering Munitions to European Nation
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it will supply 'several hundred' SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country in a contract worth $95 million that will be carried out over a period of two years
F-35 Jet Missing After Pilot Ejects Following Mishap in U.S.
Today in South Carolina, an F-35B pilot conducted an ejection maneuver at approximately 2:00 PM local time north of Joint-Base Charleston and is presently unaccounted for. The pilot successfully deployed their parachute and is currently in stable condition
UAE to Replace Indonesia in South Korean KF-21 Project: Rumour or Fact?
Rumours are afoot that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered to cooperate with South in developing the KF-21 'Boramae' 4.5 generation fighter jet by replacing Indonesia which is said to behind on its payment schedule as part of its contribution to the program
Boeing Delivers First T-7A Red Hawk to U.S.A.F., Advances Augmented Reality Integration...
Boeing handed over the first engineering and manufacturing development T-7A Red Hawk to the United States Air Force. This event paves the way for continued flight testing, initially in St
Indian Defence Acquisition Council Approves Purchase of 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI Jets
The Indian defense acquisition council today approved the purchase of 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI Jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) among various acquisition approvals totaling INR 45000 crore ($5.4 Billion)
Russia Sees Cooperation with North Korea in Aircraft Manufacturing as Kim Jong-Un...
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un embarked on a significant visit to a Russian Su-35 aircraft production facility today, subtly alluding to the potential for collaboration between the two nations in the realm of aircraft manufacturing. Accompanied by Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Denis Manturov, Kim Jong-Un embarked on an enlightening tour of aircraft manufacturing establishments in the city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Poland, Slovakia to Ink Ammunition Production Agreement Soon
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
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...