Netherlands Pledges €300M Worth of Weapons for Incoming Ukrainian F-16s; Norway to...
The Netherlands has announced its intention to transfer weapons worth €300 million to arm F-16 combat jets destined for Ukraine, while Norway has committed to donating six F-16 jets to the country. This allocation supplements the initial €150 million earmarked for the same purpose, as confirmed by the Dutch defense ministry...
South Korea Commences Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) convened the first mass production commencement meeting for the KF-21, South Korea's first domestically developed fighter jet, on July 10. The
L3Harris Tests Upgraded Line Replaceable Units in B-52 Electronic Warfare System
L3Harris recently tested five of the nine Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) being upgraded in the B-52 Stratofortress's AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare (EW) self-protection system. The test was a 5
Textron Aviation to Display Military Aircrew Training Aircraft at Farnborough Airshow
Textron Aviation is today announcing that its new military multi-engine training aircraft will be on display at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) for the first time, marking its debut in Europe. The aircraft builds upon the Beechcraft King Air 260
Saudi Arabia Shows Interest in Turkish KAAN Fighter, KIZILELMA Drone
A Saudi Arabian delegation led by Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud visited Turkey to explore defense technologies, including detailed information on the KAAN fighter jet and Kizilelma combat drone. The delegation visited two Turkish defense companies, TUSAŞ and BAYKAR
First Slovakian F-16 Block 70 Arrives at Morris Air National Guard Base...
The first Slovakian F-16 Block 70 aircraft arrived at Morris Air National Guard Base (ANGB) for training on June 13, Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday. Morris ANGB, home to the Air National Guards F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Wing, was selected by the Department of the Air Force to receive up to nine Slovak-owned F-16 Block 70s
Lockheed Martin to Produce F-16 Viper Shield Electronic Warfare Systems for Bahrain,...
Lockheed Martin has won a $520.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract for the production of the Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
U.S. Transfers Three CN235-220 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia
The United States officially transferred three CN235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on June 27 at Subang Air Base. U
Denmark to Bring Home F-35 TR-2 Jets as Delays Persist over TR-3...
In response to ongoing delays in the delivery of the new TR-3 configuration F-35 fighter jets, Denmark's Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has announced the return of six TR-2 configured Danish F-35 jets from Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. These jets, used for training purposes, are being returned to Denmark as a solution to delays in the delivery of new Danish F-35 fighter jets configured with the latest Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3)
SNC Wins $170M to Deliver RAPCON-X Jets to Finnish Border Guard
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has secured a $170-million contract to supply two RAPCON-X jets to the Finnish Border Guard as part of the "MVX" program. These jets, currently in production, are part of SNCs latest integrated aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (A-ISR) solutions
Sweden, U.S. Lobby to Sell Gripen, F-16 Fighter Jets to Thailand
The United States and Sweden have commenced lobbying to sell fighters to Thailand which is looking to replace its ageing F-16s and Gripen jets. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on June 30 Sunday that the U
Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commissions Approves F-35 Jets Purchase
The Greek Parliamentary Armaments Commission has accepted a proposal to purchase 20 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets and to evaluate participation in the Constellation-type frigate construction program. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias presented these proposals to the Commission
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...