United States Air Force Is Short Of 1500 Pilots
The senior leaders of the United States Air Force discussed alternative methods of aviator training and requirement initiatives to address shortage of over 1500 pilots in its aircrew units that has left Americas aerial warfighting branch scrambling to find a way to stop decline in skilled aviators. The 2017 Aircrew Summit...
Russian General Killed In ISIS Shelling In Syria
Russias highest-ranking military officer has been killed while battling Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants near the eastern Syria over the weekend. Russia's Defense Ministry said Sunday that Lt
BDL To Supply Medium Range Surface-Air Missiles To Indian Army
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed contract with Research Centre Imarat (RCI) today for supply of Medium Range Surface-to- Air Missiles (MRSAM) to Indian Army. According to a statement issued by BDL, the contract was signed for production, deliveries and product support of MRSAM system for the Indian Army, PTI reports
Bangladesh Army Seeks 155mm Light-weight, Heli-portable Howitzers
The Bangladesh Army is seeking light-weight towed howitzers that are helicopter portable in view of standardizing the 155mm calibre artillery systems. Bangladesh Military Forces website bdmilitary
First Delivery Of Russian S-400 Anti-Aircraft Missiles To Turkey In 2 Years
Turkey will reportedly receive the first delivery of Russian S-400 air defense missile systems in minimum two years of time, Ankaras Defense Industries Undersecretary said Monday. Undersecretary for Defense Industries İsmail Demir was quoted as saying by Anadolu Agency during a launch meeting of the Unmanned and Autonomous Land Vehicles Design...
Singapore Launches Fifth Littoral Mission Vessel
Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) has launched the Republic of Singapore Navys fifth Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), named Indomitable, during a ceremony at Benoi shipyard Saturday. The firm has also recently completed keel-laying for the sixth LMV
DARPA Issues RFI To Produce Modular, Affordable Anti-Drone Technologies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under its Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program to provide inputs on sensing and neutralization technologies to defend U.S
Chinese Y-20 Military Transport Plane Carries 'Record Number Of Passengers'
A Chinese-made military transport plane, said to be a low-price competitor to the Boeing C-17, made a test flight with a 'record number of passengers'. The passengers were all members of an Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) Y-20 development group, state-owned Global Times reported today without mentioning the number of 'passengers' or for what reason the feat is called a record
Faulty Indian Ammunition Caused Army M777 Gun Explosion
An explosion of Indian Armys new long-range ultra-light (ULH) howitzer M-777 earlier this month was due to faulty ammunition, according to a preliminary investigation. The barrel of the US-manufactured gun had exploded when it was firing ammunition on September 2 in Pokhran
Italian Eurofighter Typhoon Crashes Into Sea Killing Pilot
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft crashed into the sea during an airshow demonstration in south of Rome on Sunday, killing the pilot. Horrifying footage uploaded to social media shows the aircraft completed a loop but then failed to get enough lift as it approached sea level
Sri Lanka Looking to Buy 6 Ex-Indian Air Force Su-30K Aircraft: Local...
Sir Lankas local media has reported that Colombo is interested in purchasing six ex-Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30K fighter aircraft that have been grounded in Belarus. The negotiations were held last year from November 2-4 between company representatives of Lanka Logistics and Technologies Limited, fully owned by the Government of Sri Lanka, and Russias Irkut Corporation at 558 Aircraft Repair Plant, in Baranovichi, Belarus, Colombos news agency
Russian Military Targets Syrian Militants With Kalibr Cruise Missiles: Interfax
Russias military fired cruise missiles from its submarine in the Mediterranean Sea at militant positions in northwestern Syria Friday. The Kalibr missiles fired from the Veliky Novgorod submarine destroyed command centers and a training base of the militants in Syrias Idlib province, which is dominated by the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, Interfax reports
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
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UK Minister Warns of Russian Cyber Attacks on NATO Members, Businesses
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
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...