France to Base Rafale F5 Fighters with Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles near German...
France plans to station Rafale F5 fighter jets armed with ASN4G hypersonic nuclear cruise missiles at Luxeuil Air Base near the German border, expanding its nuclear deterrence program. President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement during a visit to the airbase, outlining a $1
France, Italy, U.K. Order 218 More Aster Missiles in Joint Procurement
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have signed a contract for 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles under a joint procurement agreement. The
Iran Unveils New Air Defense Missile Mounted on Old Truck
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has unveiled the Qaem-118 air defense missile, launched from trucks, during the latest phase of the “Payambar-e Azam (The Great Prophet) 19” war game in southwestern Iran. The missile system features a truck-mounted firing unit with five launchers
U.A.E. Signs $1B Missile System Deal With Calidus
The United Arab Emirates has signed an AED 3.76 billion ($1 billion) deal with local defense company Calidus for a new missile system, the largest contract announced on the second day of the International Defense Exposition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi
Raytheon Completes Subsystem Tests for U.S. Army’s Stinger Missile Replacement
Raytheon has completed 10 subsystem demonstrations for the U.S
U.S. Approves Sale of GBU-39B Glide Bombs to Romania
The United States has approved the potential sale of up to 400 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) to Romania to equip its F-16A/B MLU fighters, as confirmed by a recent notification from the Department of State to Congress. The deal, valued at
Turkey's GOKSUR Point Air Defense System Completes First Test Firing from Corvette
Turkey's national point air defense system, GÖKSUR, completed its
Long Range Precision Fires Capability Tested from U.S. Helicopter
The U.S
Javelin Joint Venture Explores Co-Production Opportunities in India
The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) is evaluating potential co-assembly and co-production of the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in India, engaging in a competitive selection process with Indian defense firms. JJV, a collaboration between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin,
Thales, BDL to Supply Laser Beam Riding ManPad Missiles to India
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) have signed a contract to supply Laser Beam Riding ManPad (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence Missiles (VSHORAD) to the Indian Ministry of Defence
Trump Vows to Help Ukraine Find Patriot Air Defense Systems While Pursuing...
Putin Orders Ukrainian Citizens without Legal Status to Leave Russia by September
Embraer Tests Composite Wing for New Tech Demonstration Platform
Netherlands Upgrades Puma AE Drones With VTOL Capability, Extended Endurance
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...
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...