DARPA Eyes Cloud-based Repository to Harness Geospatial Imagery for Defense Analyses
DARPA seeks to create scalable cloud-based repository of global satellite data accessible via common interfaces, and pilot development of analytics-as-a-service for DoD users. The rapid pace of new commercial satellite constellation launches has led to a significant increase in the amount and availability of geospatial imagery
Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines Launch Joint Trilateral Air Patrol
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have launched a Trilateral Air Patrol at the Subang Air Base in Malaysia on Wednesday. The TAP is a follow-up of the Trialteral Cooperative Arrangement between the three countries
Spanish Eurofighter Crashes Following Military Parade
A Eurofighter crashed near to the Los Llanos air base in Albacete south of Madrid, Spain, as it returned from a military parade killing the pilot. This is the second Eurofighter that has crashed in a month
Aerovironment Puma UAV Gets Structural Upgrades
Aerovironments Puma unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been designated Puma 3 AE after the company has undertaken upgrades such as updating the datalink, new avionics and integrating new infrared (IR) sensor. The company has also upgraded Raven UAV with the same features
Court Issues Summons to Former IAF Chief, 9 Others in AgustaWestland VVIP...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of India has issued summons to former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi and others over AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter bribery case. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge Arvind Kumar issued the summons, asking them to appear before him on December 20, Economic Times reported...
Boeing-USAF Refuel KC-46A Tanker Aircraft with Another KC-46
A Boeing-US Air Force test team recently refueled a KC-46A tanker from another KC-46A tanker for the first time. During the four-hour flight, the two aircraft successfully refueled each other and achieved the maximum fuel offload rate of 1,200 gallons per minute
North Korea Hacked South Korea-US Related Military Documents; Lawmaker
North Korean hackers have allegedly stolen large cache of military documents from South Korea including a plan to assassinate their Norths leader Kim Jong-un. The compromised documents include wartime contingency plans drawn up by the US and South Korea and also include reports to the allies senior commanders, Rhee Cheol-hee, a South Korean lawmaker was quoted as saying
China to Develop 12 Types of Next-gen Long March Carrier Rockets by
China will develop 12 types of next-generation Long March carrier rockets ranging from light to heavy types using both liquid and solid fuel by 2030. By 2030, China will develop 12 types of new-generation Long March carrier rockets, Long Lehao, chief carrier rocket designer at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, said at a conference in the 2017 World Space Week on Tuesday, chinanews
US Approves $53M Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Netherlands
The State Department has approved $53 million worth sale of AIM-120 C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Netherlands. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today, the DSCA said in a statement Wednesday
Construction of Turkey's First Nuclear Plant to Start in Six Months
Turkish Atomic Energy Agency (TAEK) is working on a detailed study for the construction permit for Akkuyu nuclear power plant (NPP). The NPP is to be constructed by Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom within the next six months, Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday
US Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter Crashes in Japan
A US Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopter reportedly crashed in Kunigami district of Japans Okinawa province. Around 5:15 pm local time, an American military helicopter deployed at Futenma base near US northern training center in the northern part of Okinawa main island burst into flames, local media reported Wednesday
RAF Typhoons Fly Nearly 8 Hour Sorties to Attack Islamic State
The United Kingdoms Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets conducted eight hour sorties to attack and destroy a weapons cache before conducting a simultaneous strike against four truck bombs. The sorties were conducted on 23 September
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...