German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced intentions to jointly provide Ukraine with three M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) units. "Working alongside the Americans, we will procure three HIMARS launchers for Ukraine," stated German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during discussions with reporters in Washington, D
QinetiQs Bracer software has introduced Android compatibility, aiming to improve situational awareness in tactical operations. This advancement allows users to access critical data in real-time using Android devices, reducing reliance on specialized equipment and improving operational efficiency
Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled its new Rogue 1 loitering munition system at this weeks Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is partnering with Shift5 to bolster cybersecurity measures for the MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft used by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)
MBDA recently qualified the GRIFO system, the Italian Armys new air defense system, as part of the EMADS (Enhanced Modular Air Defense Solutions) family using the (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile – Extended Range) missile. The GRIFO system enhances the Italian Armys short-range air defense (SHORAD) capability with extended range provided by the CAMM-ER missile, which is vertically launched to provide 360° air defense coverage
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday afternoon shortly after take-off, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping serious injury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM local time when the F-16 encountered an issue during take-off, prompting the pilot to initiate emergency procedures, according to a statement from the RSAF
The Rybinsk-based enterprise "ODK-Saturn" of the United Engine Corporation (UEC) has unveiled plans to implement digital certification methods for its PD-8 aircraft engine, a critical component designed for the domestically manufactured Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) passenger airliner. Leveraging digital twin technologies and computer modeling, this initiative aims to streamline and expedite the certification process for the PD-8 engine
Russian forces have adapted the T-72B/B3 tank with an enhanced anti-cumulative superstructure, providing partial defense against both tandem cumulative and 155mm high-explosive fragmentation projectiles, including guided projectiles like the M982 Block IA "Excalibur," covering vulnerable areas of the turret and hull. The vehicle is also equipped with a traditional KMT-7 track trawl for clearing minefields in areas where motorized rifle units advance, providing additional protection against drones
Anduril Industries has announced the launch of Pulsar, a new family of modular Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled electromagnetic warfare (EW) systems. The systems are designed to leverage AI at the tactical edge for rapid threat identification and defeat across the electromagnetic spectrum, including against small and medium-sized drones
The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported the destruction of key Ukrainian military assets, including the German-made IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile system. The Ministry released drone footage capturing a precise strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, showcasing the destruction of a Ukrainian IRIS-T anti-aircraft system by Russian forces