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India Test-fires French MICA Missile from Su-30MKI Jet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly covertly test-fired two rounds of French MICA missiles from a Su-30MKI fighter on August 17 and 18, ahead of the missiles integration with...
UK, Sweden & Italy to Collaborate in Developing Future Combat Air Capabilities
The United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three nations, as they develop future combat air capability. The new trilateral framework sees industry...
MBDA MMP Missile to get Beyond-Line-of-Sight Capability
MBDA and 13 partners will adapt the Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) man-portable missile system to possess beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) attack capability. “
Morocco Secures $209.2M Loan to Procure MBDA Weapons
Morocco has secured a loan of around $209.2 million (€ 192 million) from PNB Paribas to buy weapons from MBDA France
MBDA Resumes Some of its Activities in France
MBDA France has resumed partial operations that includes production and testing under “classified projects,” after over two weeks of closure owing to novel coronavirus outbreak. “Employees who could not work from...
MBDA Suspends All Activities in France due to Coronavirus
European MBDA has announced suspension of all of its activities in France to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. MBDA did not specify what activities would be affected such as...
MBDA’s Sea Venom Anti-Ship Missile Clears France’s Qualification Test
The MBDA-made Sea Venom light anti-ship missile has cleared its first qualification test conducted by Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). “The French Directorate General of Armaments has announced the...
MBDA Tests “Improved” MARTE ER Anti-Ship Missile
MBDA has concluded the second test of Marte ER anti-ship missile but featuring navigation system, proximity fly-over fuze, with weapon controller and actuation system in advanced configuration. “MBDAs Marte ER anti-ship...
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Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
The Swiss government has officially initiated diplomatic negotiations with the United States after Washington indicated a potential price increase for the F-35A fighter jets, a move that could jeopardize the $6
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
Protective hangars are now under active construction at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan region, where Su-57 fighter jets are based, according to satellite imagery recently published online
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21 Fighter
The Polish Air Force Commander Irenewsch Novak and his delegation visited South Korea this week to inspect the production site of the FA-50PL fighter jets and to test-fly the KF-21, South Korea’s next-generation multirole fighter
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Thales and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace have signed an agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on secure communications, combining encryption, tactical radio, and secure networking capabilities
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...
