US Navy Reveals 'Magic Carpet' Software For Fighter Jet's Safe Landing On...
The US Navy has revealed a radical new software system, ‘Maigical Carpet that allows fighter pilots to land on deck safely. The software is being tested by F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler pilots across the Navy's fleet,
China's Military Bases Construction On South China Sea Reefs Nears Completion
China has almost completed building up of military facilities on the disputed South China Sea Islands, the US-based Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) think tank said. "Major construction of military and dual-use infrastructure on the 'Big 3'—Subi, Mischief, and Fiery Cross Reefs — is wrapping up, with the naval, air, radar,...
Philippine Navy To Receive Two Advanced Mark-III Assault Craft By September End
Philippine Navy will receive two of the three Multi-Purpose Attack Crafts (MPAC) with options for missile armament by third quarter of this year. “These two MPACs will be delivered by this third quarter and will have provisions for missile armament,” Philippine Navy spokesperson Captain Lued Lincuna said in an interview with...
India Eyes Military Tech Transfer Deal With Israel For Anti-Tank Missiles, Drones
India is keen to sign multi-billion-dollar defence deals with Israel for anti-tank missiles, drones and other defence equipment, during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit expected to be in mid-2017. The stalled purchase of hundreds of anti-tank guided missile Spike is expected to get a fresh lease of life from the Cabinet...
Finland Seeks Weapons Details For HX Fighter Jet Program
Finnish Defence Forces' Logistics Command has sent a preliminary Request for Information on suitable weapons and other task-related external equipment for the HX project. The project is intended to replace the Hornet fleet, the Finnish Defense Forces announced today
USAF Completes GPS Anti-Jam Architecture Verification For Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
The US Air Force (USAF) has completed product upgrade verification (PUV) flight tests of GPS anti-jam software and hardware for the AGM-158A Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and AGM-158B JASSM-Extended Range (ER) long-range, conventionally armed, precision stealth weapons in GPS-degraded and non-jammed environments. The tests, designated PUV-16 and PUV-17, were conducted at the US Army's White Sands Missile Range in New Mexicoin mid- and late-2016, but only disclosed by JASSM manufacturer Lockheed Martin in March 2017,
India In Talks With Sri Lanka, Southeast Nations For Dhruv Helicopter Supply
India is in discussions with Sri Lanka and several Southeast Asian nations for the supply of Dhruv indigenously developed advanced light helicopter (ALH). The delivery of defence equipment and providing assistance in setting up domestic manufacturing capability have become a part of efforts to enhance defence cooperation and boost exports with friendly countries, Apart from queries, "there is talk with Vietnam, Myanmar and Sri Lanka for ALH,” T
New Delhi Eyes Manufacturing Israeli Heron TP Drone Under 'Make in India'
India is exploring possibilities to manufacture Heron TP drone offered by Israel under “Make in India” with total transfer of technology. India is seeking to manufacture the drone through a joint venture with Israel Aerospace Industries
India's Tupolev Tu-142M Maritime Reconnaissance, ASW Aircraft To Retire on March 29
The Indian Navy's three Tupolev Tu-142M maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft will be decommissioned on March 29 following its 30 years of service. The aircraft will be converted into a museum in collaboration with an Indian state,
US Integrates SM-3 IIA Missile With Latest Software, Sensors
US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Raytheon have configured the emerging SM-3 IIA missile with a more “sensitive” seeker and software designed to accommodate new threat information. The SM-3 IIA is a newer interceptor missile, larger and more capable than its SM-3 predecessors
Leonardo To Deliver AW169 VIP Helicopter To Philippines
Leonardo will be delivering the first AW169 in the Philippines and another AW139 for VIP or corporate transport in the next few months. The company is expanding its presence in the Philippines following its recent delivery of AgustaWestland AW119Kx and a GrandNew to corporate clients, Both the AW169 and AW139 will be used for VIP/corporate transport, the company announced Thursday
India's Vikramaditya Aircraft Carrier Test Fires Barak Surface-To-Air Missile
Indias sole aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on Friday has carried out the maiden test of the newly installed Barak short range surface-to-air missile. “During the firing carried out in the Arabian Sea, the missile was fired against a live, low-flying, high-speed target
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...