Northrop, Boom Supersonic to Develop New Supersonic Aircraft for Quick-Reaction Missions
A new supersonic aircraft tailored to provide quick-reaction capabilities will be offered through a collaborative agreement between Northrop Grumman and Boom Supersonic signed Tuesday. The agreement to together propose special mission variants of Booms Overture supersonic aircraft was finalized at the Farnborough International Air Show
MBDA Presents Weapon Effects Management System for FCAS Program at Farnborough
European MBDA presented at the Farnborough Airshow its vision for weapon effects optimisation in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). As part of its involvement in the FCAS programme, MBDA is developing a Weapon Effects Management System
South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Successfully Completes First Flight
South Koreas indigenous KF-21 fighter jet successfully completed its first test flight Tuesday setting the country on the path to compete with the F-16V and Rafale in the global market.A KF-21 "Boramae" fighter prototype took off for its maiden flight at 3:40 p
Lockheed Awarded $225M Dutch F-35A Support Contract
Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued $225 million to support the Netherlands F-35A fighter aircraft. This modification increases the ceiling to procure long lead-time materials, parts, components, and effort for the production of three Lot 15 F-35A aircraft and nine Lot 16 F-35 aircraft for the government of the Netherlands
Britain to Develop 'Next-Generation' Combat Air Demonstrator within 5 Years
The United Kingdom has confirmed that the new next-generation combat air demonstrator will take to the skies within the next five years. The demonstrator will play a critical role in proving the technology and design principles needed to deliver the UKs Future Combat Air System (FCAS), BAE Systems said in a...
Leonardo, Mitsubishi to Co-Develop Radar for F-X/FCAS Aircraft
Leonardo UK and Mitsubishi Electric have agreed the concept for a radar tech demonstrator called JAGUAR, following the completion of joint concept work and feasibility studies earlier this year. An announcement to this effect was made at the Farnborough Air Show currently on in the UK
British Pilots to use Czech L-159s for Offense Training
Aero Vodochody and combat aviation training specialist Draken Europe signed an agreement to support the Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS) project of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) airshow, held at RAF Fairford from 15–17 July 2022. Draken Europes L-159E eight-aircraft fleet will soon begin flying as the “adversary/aggressor” of the best pilots of the British Armed Forces to start implementing a recently signed agreement between Draken Europe and the RAF
British Typhoons to Get New Radars, Weapons for $2.78B
The UK Ministry of Defence on Friday announced a £2.35 billion investment in a package of new capabilities which will be equipped on Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft
S.Korea Approves $4B Project to Buy F-35A Jets, Chinooks
South Koreas arms procurement agency today approved two projects worth a combined $4 billion to buy F-35A jets and Chinook helicopters. The agency will set aside 3
S.Korean Navy Establishes Aviation Unit to Bolster Maritime Security
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has established a new aviation command that, in future, will armed with aircraft such as P-8A Poseidon MPA and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to bolster maritime security capabilities. On July 15, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm
First U.S.-S.Korea Joint Drills Involving Respective F-35A Jets
The United States and South Korea are holding their first combined air drills involving their respective F-35A stealth jets. Some 30 aircraft including South Korea's F-35A, F-15K, KF-16 and FA-50 jets, as well as American F-35A and F-16 jets took part in the four-day drills that kicked off on July 11
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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...