UK MoD, Thales Announce £1.8B MSET Contract for AI-Enhanced Maritime Operations
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £1.8 billion, 15-year contract with Thales, merging AI technology with maritime operations to fortify Royal Navy (RN) ship availability
AFWERX Unveils Autonomy Prime to Fast-Track Autonomous Tech Development
AFWERX, the innovation branch of the Department of the Air Force, has launched Autonomy Prime under its Innovative Capabilities Opening (ICO) program. Autonomy Prime, part of the Prime division, will focus on advancing autonomous technologies through collaboration with the private sector
Serbia Procures Electronic Jamming System from Russia
Serbia has procured an electronic jamming system system from Russia which is expected to arrive in the country soon. President Aleksandar Vucic made this announcement yesterday during an event to display the Serbian Armed Forces weapons and military equipment
Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Repel Drone Attack on Yaroslavl Oil Refinery
An electronic warfare system intercepted and stopped a Ukrainian drone attack on the Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery located in the Yaroslavl region. The incident, announced by the governor of the Yaroslavl region, Mikhail Evraev, through his Telegram channel, highlighted the effectiveness of the electronic warfare capabilities in safeguarding critical infrastructure
UAE Awards Saab $190 Million to Support its GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
stry of Defence regarding in-service support for the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution worth $190 million to run until 2026. The contract includes maintenance and logistics support, as well as training services
Chinese Entities Defy U.S. Ban, Continue Procuring Banned Nvidia Chips for Military...
Various Chinese military bodies, state-run artificial intelligence (AI) research institutes, and universities have been actively purchasing Nvidia semiconductors, including the banned A100 and H100 chips, over the past year. This was first reported by
AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...
The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade Receives Electronic Warfare Systems to Counter First Person...
In response to the escalating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces has received a donation of 100 electronic warfare systems from the Ukrainian company Metinvest to counter cheap but lethal First Person View (FPV) drones. The donation, valued at over UAH 11 million, is aimed at fortifying the brigade's defenses against the growing threat of enemy drones
Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar
Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests
Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
Last Delivery of ASELPOD as New Turkish Targeting Pod Enters Development
The ASELPOD Targeting Pod, developed by ASELSAN, is on the verge of its final mass production delivery to the Turkish Air Force. These pods, crafted entirely with national resources, are set to join the Air Force inventory after undergoing acceptance activities
Thales Delivers Surveillance Radar to Moldova
The Moldovan Armed Forces have taken delivery of a French Ground Master 200 mobile aerial target detection radar, as reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova. The radar, purchased through state budget allocation, was manufactured by the French company Thales and arrived in Chișinău on December 20
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...
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...