Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Baykar has advanced its missile testing campaign with a live-fire trial of the KEMANKEŞ 1, an AI-powered mini cruise missile launched from the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). The missile destroyed airborne targets with high precision during the mission conducted in western Turkey
Raytheon Signs $250M Deal with Mitsubishi Electric for ESSM Block 2 Missile
Raytheon has secured a $250 million contract with Japans Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) for the licensed production of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems. The contract, structured as a Direct Commercial Sale, includes missile kits, components, and parts, along with technical support to enable MELCO to produce the missile in
France Conducts First Test of MICA NG Missile from Rafale Jet
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) completed the first development test of the MICA NG (Missile dInterception, de Combat et dAuto-défense Nouvelle Génération) from a Rafale test aircraft on June 19. The launch took place at the DGA Missile Testing Center in the Mediterranean, marking a key step in validating the new-generation...
French Jaguar Armored Vehicle to Get KNDS 40mm Telescoped Ammunition
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has announced a
French Automaker to Mass Produce MBDA’s ‘One Way Effector’ Missile
European missile manufacturer MBDA has entered into a partnership with an unnamed major French automaker to mass produce its latest missile, ‘One Way Effector. MBDA CEO Eric Beranger announced that his group would turn to one of the car manufacturers for help in the production of a new weapon, which was called the One Way Effector, according to a report in
Germany Clears €1.8B for F-35 Missiles, Eurofighter Radar, Aircraft Protection
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved a
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
The German government has approved the procurement of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) from Kongsberg for its F-35 fighter jets in a government-to-government agreement with Norway. This deal expected to be worth around
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Key Tests of New U.S. Army Short-Range Interceptor...
Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have completed four tests of flight-ready Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) solid rocket motors for the U.S
Australian Army to Field U.S.-Made PrSM Long-Range Missiles Under New Pact...
The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States to formally establish Australia as a cooperative partner in the development, production, and sustainment of the U.S
Thai-based RV Connex will provide target drones to test Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T...
Diehl Defence signed a contract with Thailand-based RV Connex for the first delivery of target drones and services for live firing tests with its IRIS-T air-to-air-missile. The IRIS-T air-to-air-missile has been chosen by South Koreas upcoming KF-21 fighter jet and Diehl Defence is eyeing other Asian countries that operate fighter jets on which the IRIS-T is compatible
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
China Reveals Weapons to Destroy Power Grids
Milkor and Hanwha Systems Partner to Enhance UAV Surveillance Capabilities
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
