German Army Buys Rheinmetall's LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drones
The German Army (Bundeswehr) has contracted Rheinmetall to supply 13 units of the new LUNA NG air-supported reconnaissance drone. The amendment contract, signed on September 28, 2023, by the President of Germanys Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), Annette Lehnigk-Emden, ensures the project's continuation with Rheinmetall...
Russian Forces Use 'Volleyball Nets' to stop Ukrainian FPV Drones
Russian forces have deployed steel mesh resembling volleyball nets on roads around their positions in the occupied city of Bakhmut.A
Taiwan’s GEOSAT Aerospace, UK’s Flyby Technology to Produce Turkish Jackal Drones...
Taiwan's GEOSAT Aerospace and Technology has solidified a partnership with the British firm Flyby Technology for the acquisition, technology transfer, and production of 160 Jackal drones, originally manufactured in Turkey. The memorandum of understanding, inked during the Taipei Aerospace Defense Technology Exhibition this month, outlines technology transfer to various regions, primarily...
New Russian Drone to take on Ukrainian Armored Vehicles
Russia has developed a new kamikaze drone, ‘Italmas, to take on Ukrainian armored vehicles against which its current suicide drone, ‘Lancet was ineffective. As reported by Russia's state-owned Rossiya 1 TV channel, Aeroscan, has unveiled its creation - the Italmas kamikaze UAV, officially designated as Product 54
Iraq Acquires Chinese CH-5 Killer Drones: Reports
Iraq has reportedly acquired an unspecified number of Chinese CH-5 attack-reconnaissance drones considered a competitor to the American Reaper armed-recon UAV. Multiple Osint experts posted today on X images of a CH-5 UAV “theoretical, practical and flight training certificate” signed jointly by the CH UAV Science and Technology Co...
Newly Unveiled Chinese KVD002 Attack-Reconnaissance Drone Deployed in Taiwan Patrols
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army has been employing the KVD002 armed reconnaissance drone for patrols and exercises in the vicinity of Taiwan since 2022, initially identified as CH-4. Recently, during the 6th China Helicopter Exposition held in North China's Tianjin Municipality from September 14-17, 2023, it was revealed that the KVD002 is, in fact, a specialized variant of the renowned CH-4, tailored specifically for the PLA Army
Is Ukraine Self-sufficient in Drones?
Recent arms transfers to Kyiv from the U
Ukrainian MiG-29 Damaged in Strike by Russian Lancet Loitering Munition
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter plane suffered damage from a Russian Lancet loitering munition, also known as Flying Kalashnikov, while stationed at Kryvyi Rih airfield. This incident may mark the initial occurrence of such an attack
Russia's Own 'Switchblade' Drone, BAS-80 Loitering Munition Undergoing Tests
Russian engineers are currently in the process of developing the BAS-80 loitering munition, which appears to draw inspiration from the American Switchblade drone. Evgeniy Dudorov, the general director of SPA "Android Technics," has publicly released both video footage and images showcasing this Russian drone
Elbit Systems to Supply 'Several Hundred' SkyStriker Loitering Munitions to European Nation
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it will supply 'several hundred' SkyStriker loitering munitions (LM) to a European country in a contract worth $95 million that will be carried out over a period of two years
Saab Hands Over First Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to Poland
Lockheed Martin Wins $746M Contract for Swiss F-35 Integration
Pentagon Awards $3.38B Trident II SLBM Deals
Russia Deploys Anti-Sniper Robot, 'Sosna-N' in Ukraine for First time
Rafale Marine Comparison with Chinese Carrier-borne J-15 Fighter
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation confirmed that its Rafale-M (Marine) is selected for the Indian Navys (IN) carrier-based fighter procurement...
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Major Tank Battles
The coming months could see major tank battles between Ukraine and Russia as Kyiv has received or is expected to...
How Russia’s Tornado-S MLRS is Outgunning & Outnumbering HIMARS in Ukraine
Russias "Tornado-S" Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) has a greater range, a highly accurate guidance system and is deployed in...
The Rise and Rise of South Korea’s Arms Exports
South Koreas defense exports more than doubled from $7 billion in 2021 to over $15 billion in 2022 so far,...
Is Superior Electronic Warfare Capability Giving Russia an Edge in Ukraine?
Russia has deployed a variety of electronic warfare (EW) systems in its war with Ukraine causing disruptions of communications between...