Chinese PLA to Buy Drones, Winter Equipment for Border Defense
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command is seeking unmanned, intelligent and advanced weapons and equipment including drones, anti-drone guns and warm clothing made of graphene, for plateau warfare and border defense. The military recently invited 22 private arms companies and held a review session over their products
Northrop Grumman Wins $158M to Sustain Korean Global Hawks
Northrop Grumman has scored a $158.4 million deal to support South Korean RQ-4 Global Hawk drones
India Rejects MQ-9 Purchase Over Budget Constraints: Report
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Navy Aviators Learn to “Fly” MQ-25 Before Boeing Delivers First Aircraft
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Future General Atomics Unmanned Aircraft Could Use S.Korean Parts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) said today it wants to build on its industrial collaboration efforts in the Republic of Korea (ROK)
Northrop Grumman Commences Building Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton UAV
Northrop Grumman has initiated the build process for Australias first MQ-4C Triton unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. “The MQ-4C Triton will be a very important ISR capability for Australia,” said Air Commodore Terry van Haren, the RAAFs air attaché to the Australian embassy
Northrop Teams With Airbus for Australian Triton Support
Northrop Grumman Australia and Airbus Australia Pacific have entered into a strategic teaming agreement to cooperate in the delivery of advanced and optimised aircraft sustainment capabilities at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh in South Australia. “With the imminent arrival of ground-based infrastructure for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned system, we are already working on expanding our presence at Edinburgh,” said Chris Deeble, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia
Dutch Army Tests Smart Shooter's SMASH Counter-UAS Solution
The Dutch Army recently completed a live-fire counter-drone trial using Smart Shooter's SMASH Fire Control System. Soldiers from all branches of the Dutch army, including the Air Force, Special Forces, and Marines, attended the trial, which was done in close co-operation with Smart Shooter Dutch Partner, TBM bv
BAE Systems to Develop Attritable Air Vehicle Systems Under USAF Skyborg Program
BAE Systems has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the Skyborg program. Under this program, which has a contract ceiling of up to $400 million, the company will compete to develop a digital design for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of autonomous functions
Oil Leak, Defective Parts in South Korean RQ-4 Global Hawk Drones
A South Korean official confirmed an oil leak from one of the militarys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk drones besides finding a defective part in another. An oil leak was found in the landing gear of one aircraft, with a core control sensor-related problem detected at another, an official was quoted as saying by
Qatar, Albania First Customers for Turkish IHAMAX Anti-Drone System
Qatar and Albania will become the first countries to buy Turkeys IHAMAX anti-drone systems. Produced by National War Technologies Defense Systems Inc
Boeing Australia’s Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aircraft Completes First Taxi
The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft thats expected to make its first flight this year. “Seeing the prototype take to the runway for this low-speed taxi test is an exciting moment – another significant development milestone ahead of its first flight,” said Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, RAAF Head of Air Force Capability
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Denmark Allocates $4.5B to Buy 16 Additional F-35 Fighter Jets
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European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...