General Atomics’ SkyGuardian MQ-9B Aircraft Receives Airworthiness Certification
General Atomics has received a Special Airworthiness Certification in the Experimental Category from the FAA for its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft. The company-owned Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) – registered as N191FP and known as YBC02 – joins the first SkyGuardian in support of the MQ-9B development program
Eyeing Drones, Aircraft Launch System Sales, General Atomics Opens Office in India
Eyeing to sell MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aerial System, and electromagnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems (EMALS) for Indian aircraft carriers, General Atomics has announced the opening of a new office in New Delhi, India. General Atomics is working with both governments (India and the United States) in an effort to provide...
Pakistan Selects Slovakian Turra 30 Combat Module for Locally-made Infantry Vehicle
Pakistan has selected the Slovakian-made Turra 30 combat module for its Viper infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) being developed by local firm, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). HIT unveiled a prototype of Viper IFV at the IDEAS 2018 held in Karachi
Japan Buying Southern Island for US Carrier Aircraft Landing Practice
The Japanese government is close to buying an uninhabited island in the south-western Kagoshima Prefecture to allow United States forces to practice aircraft carrier landings. The government negotiators and Taston Airport Company, which owns the island, have reached a breakthrough on the issue of price, now set between 11 and 14...
Belgian F-16s Intercept Russian Su-27 Fighters over Baltic Sea
The Belgian Air Force F-16 fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian Su-27 jets entering the airspace over Baltic Sea. “Yesterday, F-16s of the Belgian Air Force currently deployed in the Baltic region intercepted Russian flanker fighter planes without a flight plan to preserve the integrity of the airspace,” the Belgian Defense...
Syrian Air Force Claim Shooting down Israeli Aircraft, Four Missiles: Reports
Syrian air defense forces have shot down an Israeli war plane over the town of Kiswah, south of the capital Damascus. Syrian air force also shot down four Israeli missiles, according to Russian RIA news agency report citing a Syrian security source Thursday
Taiwan May Prefer F-16V over F-35 for New Fighter Purchase
Taiwan is likely to consider buying 66 F-16V fighters instead of F-35 jets to replace its ageing F-5 fleet. The fleet of F-5 fighter jets at Zhi-Hang Air Base in Taitung County will be retired and replaced by 66 F-16V jets to strengthen the regions defense against Chinese warships and other threats, United Daily News (UDN) reported Wednesday
Iranian Navy Gets Two New Ghadir-class Mini-submarines
The Iranian navy has received two home-grown new Ghadir-class mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters such as the Persian Gulf. One of the submarines was built in 18 months
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes
A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in neighbouring Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana on Wednesday, a defence release said. However, the trainee pilot ejected safely, it said, adding the accident occurred at around 11
Pakistan Unveils Home-made Medium Tactical Drone at IDEAS 2018
The Pakistans Defense forces has unveiled an indigenous medium altitude long-range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at the ongoing Defense Exhibition IDEAS 2018 in Karachi. Pakistan showcased ‘Shahpar drone at the defense exhibition
Saudi Arabia, US Sign $15B Agreement for 44 THAAD Missile Systems
Saudi Arabia has signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the United States for the procurement of 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile systems for an approximate $15 billion. Saudi officials alongside their US counterparts signed the government-to-government agreement earlier this week,
US Approves Sale of 46,000 M1A1 Abrams Tank Ammunition to Egypt for...
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved sale of 46,000 M831A1 and M865 rounds and 10,000 APFSDS-T rounds to Egypt for an estimated cost of $201 million. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Tuesday
230 Health Worker Deaths, 187 Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah
Milrem Robotics Partners with Texelis to Develop Robotic Combat Vehicles
Croatia Signs Agreement to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Anduril $200M Contract for Counter-Drone System
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...