German Consortium Wins Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study
The German MAWS GbR, a consortium consisting of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, was awarded a contract on April 25, for the second national supplementary study related to the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) project
Indonesia Proposes Paying One-Third of Agreed Amount for KF-21 Jet Project with...
Indonesia has proposed slashing its contribution to the KF-21 joint fighter jet development project with South Korea to roughly one-third of the original amount. This is according to the
Boeing Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming Software for U.S. Navy with F/A-18, MQ-25 Integration...
Boeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology through recent testing involving a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing demonstrates the maturation of software intended for future use by the U
Northrop Grumman Wins $7B for B-2 Modernization
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract worth up to $7 billion for the modernization and sustainment of the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet. The contract, announced today, aims to enhance and maintain the capabilities of the B-2 bomber, a critical component of the United States' strategic defense arsenal
P&W Secures $65.8M Contract for Saudi F-15 Jet Engine Support
Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $65.8 million contract to provide support for Saudi Arabia's F-15 fighter jet engines under the management of the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC)
Kazakhstan Sold 81 Soviet Era Fighter Jets to U.S. for Possible Transfer...
Kazakhstan has reportedly sold 81 Soviet era military aircraft, including MiG-27, MiG-29, and Su-24, to the United States via offshore entities. The equipment is in a junk state and cannot be used for its intended purpose in its current form
Boeing to Use GKN Aerospace's St. Louis Facility for F/A-18, F-15 Programs...
Boeing has finalized a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to sustain the production of critical components for the U
First 6 Rafales for the Croatian Air Force just Landed in Zagreb
Croatias first batch of six Rafale fighter jets landed in the country on April 25. The aircraft, part of an agreement signed in November 2021, arrived at the 91st operational base near Zagreb
U.A.E. Receives Fourth Saab GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft
Saab announced on Thursday that it has delivered the fourth GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (U.A
Saab Gets $50M for Gripen Future Development
Saab has received an order worth SEK 540 million (nearly $50 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order pertains to work during the 2024 business year
Romania Receives First Batch of Norwegian-Procured F-16s
The first batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, procured by Romania from Norway, touched down on April 19 at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii. These aircraft will be assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
Turkey has placed an order for a dozen Hurjet Block-1 aircraft with Turkish Aerospace Industries. "In addition to the 4 Block-0 aircraft previously contracted between our Presidency and TAI, we are including 12 Block-1 aircraft in the scope,” Haluk GÖRGÜN, President of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), was quoted as saying by
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EU Commits €300M for Joint Defense Procurement Projects
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U.S. Navy Destroyers Intercept Houthi-launched Weapons in Gulf of Aden
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...