Czech Republic to Buy 24 F-35 Jets, CV-90 Combat Vehicles, Cancels Infantry...
The Czech Republic today decided to cancel the tender for infantry fighting vehicles and authorised Defence Minister Jana Crnochova to negotiate with the Swedish Government to procure the CV90 combat vehicles.Minister Cernochova was also authorised to negotiate the procurement of 24 F-35 Lightning II multirole fighters with the United States...
Leonardo, BAE Systems Announce UK-Italy Collaboration on FCAS Project
Leonardo and BAE Systems announced UK-Italy collaboration on developing a demonstrator aircraft as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme at the Farnborough Airshow. This approach allows the companies of the two countries to identify shared areas of collaboration and begin joint analysis on possible activities of shared interest,...
Airbus A330 MRTT Becomes World's First Tanker Certified for Automatic Refuelling
The Airbus A330 MRTT has become the worlds first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) boom operations in daylight after testing with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Certified by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA), this capability is part of the new SMART MRTT...
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 release
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
Italy Orders 14 Additional M142 HIMARS Rocket Systems
German Chancellor Blocks €3B Ukraine Aid with IRIS-T Systems Ahead of Elections
Ukraine to Get Thousands of Drones Worth Over $125M
Serbia Cancelling Arms Contracts with Russia, Preferring Chinese Weapons Instead
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