Rheinmetall Secures Contract to Supply Training Simulators for German Navy
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver advanced training simulators for the German Navy. The project, known as the Distributed Naval Training Architecture (Verteilte Trainingsarchitektur der Marine, or VTAM), is valued in the mid-double-digit million euro range
Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers
The Netherlands has signed contracts for the purchase of eight Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft and four flight simulators to replace the aging Pilatus PC-7 fleet. The PC-7 MKX is an improved and modernized version of the Pilatus PC-7 MkII
U.S. Awards Contract for Taiwan’s F-16 Training Simulators
CAE USA has received a contract valued at up to
Philippines, New Zealand Begin Talks on Visiting Forces Agreement
The Philippines and New Zealand have formally begun discussions on a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND)
Iranian Wargame Turns Deadly as "Terrorists" Infiltrate Venue
Watch Video The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force reportedly neutralized four “terrorist” teams during a military exercise in Irans Sistan and Balouchestan province, killing four and capturing four others
Netherlands' Pilatus Trainer Aircraft Purchase Held up As Rival Files Court Case
Despite having selected Pilatus trainer Aircraft, the Netherlands cannot award a contract to the Swiss firm as a rival manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD) protesting the selection. The Dutch MoD is purchasing 8 new training aircraft and 2 flight simulators to replace the 13 Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft it had acquired in 2008 which are reaching the end of their technical lifespan, State Secretary Gijs Tuinman reported this to the House of Representatives on October 14, according to a Dutch MoD press release
Global Deployment for UK Carrier Strike Group in 2025, the First Since...
A Royal Navy task group centered on HMS Prince of Wales is preparing in the North Sea for a global deployment in 2025, marking the first mission of its kind since the Falklands War and following the Royal Navy's last major deployment with HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2021. The UK Carrier Strike Group has assembled off the coast of Scotland for Exercise Strike Warrior, a series of military drills designed to confirm the operational readiness of the task force
Pilots Shortage Forces China to Lower Selection Criteria for Carrier Aircraft Crew
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has revised its recruitment criteria for pilots of carrier-based aircraft due to a shortage of qualified candidates. The changes allow younger applicants, including high school graduates and recent bachelor's or master's degree holders, to participate in the pilot selection program for 2025
400 Warships & Submarines, 7000 Aircraft in Russia's Biggest Ever Naval Exercise
Russia's Navy commenced 'Ocean 2024' strategic command post exercise involving some 400 warships & submarines besides 7000 Aircraft which will last till September 16. The exercise takes place across various maritime regions, including the Pacific and Arctic oceans, and the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic seas
Rostec to Train Foreign Engineers in Manufacture, Repair of Russian Military Equipment
Russia's defense conglomerate, Rostec has initiated a training program for foreign engineers in the manufacture and repair of Russian military equipment. The initiative, unveiled during a recent roundtable, aims to create a unified educational space with partner countries, focusing on the development of specialized engineering talent
China Planning New Type 055 Large Destroyers with Expanded Capabilities
Indonesia Delivers 700 Maung MV3 Vehicles to Military, Police
Lockheed Martin, Nokia, Verizon Advance Military-grade 5G Solutions
British PM Announces Ukraine “Ceasefire Plan,” Day After UK Signs $2.85B Military...
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