In a press briefing held today, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh affirmed the United States' decision to persist with the operation of Osprey aircraft, despite Japan's request for a temporary halt, subsequent to a crash earlier this week. "As of right now, we are still continuing to operate the Osprey aircraft," stated Singh during the briefing
The first of 31 NH90 Sea Tigers for Germany took off on schedule for its maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopters for the German Navys shipborne operations in 2020
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved the Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for Capital Acquisition Proposals totaling INR 2.23 lakh crore ($26
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has launched the initial trio of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft (SWC) on November 30, 2023. These vessels, named Mahe, Malvan, and Mangrol, are part of the CSL's project to construct eight ASW SWC ships for the Indian Navy
Russian military forces have adapted Shahed-136 drones to exploit weaknesses in Ukrainian air defense, employing makeshift modules to coordinate attacks via the country's mobile phone network. Photos circulating on social media reveal the modifications, showcasing a 3D-printed plastic container affixed to the drone's fuselage, housing an Alcatel 3G modem with a Ukrainian operator's SIM card
Embraer has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia Military Industries (SAMI) for the potential sale and maintenance of C-390 Millennium aircraft for the countrys Air Force. The announcement was made via Embraer's official website following the signing of the memorandum during the visit of the President of Brazil to Saudi Arabia on November 29
HENSOLDT, in collaboration with BAE Systems, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to develop the Striker II helmet-mounted display for the Royal Air Forces Typhoon fleet. HENSOLDT South Africa will supply the advanced optic sensors for the helmet and will be responsible for the development of its intelligent tracking system
In the wake of a tragic Osprey aircraft crash off Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan has formally requested the United States to halt all Osprey flights until the safety of the aircraft is assured. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced this on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a thorough safety reassessment
Russias West group of troops who annihilated a Leopard 1A5 tank in Kupyansk were rewarded for the action. Captured on camera, the footage displays a precise hit on the German armored vehicle, the "Leopard," courtesy of the first shot from an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Saab has inked a contract with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), focusing on the support and supply of spare parts for its Arthur weapon locating systems. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 795 million ($77M), spans the period from 2023 to 2028