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Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1 Completes Live-Fire Tests, Advances Towards Series Production

January 12, 2024 @ 08:21 AM

Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1, a mobile air defense system, has achieved a milestone with successful testing and live-fire trials at the company's Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland in December 2023. The assessments encompassed the system's functionality in both stationary and mobile modes
AUKUS Nations Unite for Deep Space Surveillance with Northrop Grumman's Advanced Radar...

January 12, 2024 @ 08:11 AM

The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have joined forces to establish the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), a system designed to enhance space domain awareness, particularly in geosynchronous orbit. Spearheaded by Northrop Grumman Corporation, this initiative signifies a significant expansion of the AUKUS alliance's focus into the crucial realm of space security
Tanzania Acquires Leonardo C-27J Spartan Aircraft

January 11, 2024 @ 12:39 PM

Tanzania has secured two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for civil support missions, including firefighting operations on Mount Kilimanjaro and across the East African region. As per Italian media, the deal was officially announced by the Italian government on January 9
South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...

January 10, 2024 @ 12:18 PM

South Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
U.S.A.F. Orders StormBreaker Smart Weapons

January 5, 2024 @ 04:59 AM

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New Russian-Made Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Western Uganda

January 3, 2024 @ 12:26 PM

In a devastating incident, a Russian-made Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri Village, Kichwamba sub-county, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda, on Tuesday. The helicopter, en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo, tragically struck a village house, claiming the lives of both crew members aboard
Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests

January 1, 2024 @ 11:58 AM

Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
Canada Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones

December 20, 2023 @ 06:26 AM

The Government of Canada has officially entered into a contract to procure a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
Approval Granted for Russian Mi-171A2 Helicopters to Operate at High Altitudes

December 19, 2023 @ 07:07 AM

The Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Manufacturing Center, under the Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation, has received approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency for the operation of Mi-171A2 helicopters from airfields and runways situated at altitudes of up to 5,000 meters above sea level. The approval follows comprehensive testing that affirmed the Mi-171A2's high reliability, safety, and capability to function in extreme mountainous conditions
Indonesian Air Force Inducts Five NC-212i Tactical Transport Aircraft

December 12, 2023 @ 08:59 AM

Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto officially handed over five indigenously made NC-212i transport aircraft to the countrys Air Force at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base on Tuesday. The five aircraft are part of the procurement of nine NC-212i aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force which will strengthen Air Squadron 4 Air Wing 2 Abdulrachman Saleh Air Base, Malang, East Java

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