The French Direct General Armaments (DGA) has commenced equipping the Airbus A330 MRTT fleet with the MELISSA satellite communications antenna, allowing access to the SYRACUSE IV military constellation. The A330 MRTT Phoenix fleet will thus have a high-speed, sovereign and secure communications capacity, associated with increased means of transmission as part of the implementation of the air deterrent component
Australian Defence Ministry and Mitsubishi Electric Australia (MEA) have joined forces to develop an advanced laser capability aimed at bolstering the surveillance and survivability of Australian Defence Force platforms. The initiative, spearheaded by Defences Science and Technology Group, is set to be industrialized in collaboration with MEA and Japanese firm Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO)
Indra is developing the Portable Maintenance Data Store (PMDS) system, poised to revolutionize how Eurofighter aircraft data is captured, analyzed, and utilized to ensure optimal performance and safety. PMDA can capture essential data from Eurofighter systems during flight
The Air Force Reserve Command's C-130H Hercules fleet is embarking on a transformation from analog to digital systems, with recent testing initiating a substantial upgrade of the aircraft's avionics. Known as the Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2 (AMP Inc 2), this comprehensive update represents a significant improvement to the aircraft's avionics and navigation systems, which are nearly six decades old
Israeli Intelligence agencies misinterpreted initial reports of suspicious movements near the Gaza border as exercises by Palestinian armed groups. Iran's
Finland has raised suspicions that Russia may be involved in the recent rupture of the Balticconnector gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia. While definitive evidence is still being sought, Finnish experts suggest that Moscow could have multiple motives for the alleged sabotage
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has initiated the setup of a fortified barrier, utilizing tanks, aircraft, and naval vessels, aimed at strictly controlling access to and from the Gaza Strip. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari made this declaration in an
Rostec has initiated the transfer of a batch of 120-mm Phlox self-propelled artillery guns to the troops. The gun is built on the chassis of a protected off-road vehicle, enabling it to quickly change its firing position after several shots
Boeing has chosen RTX as a partner for NASA's project aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions in future aircraft through the use of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) concept. RTX will collaborate with Boeing to develop the X-66A flight demonstrator, which is part of NASA's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project
The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) has removed a floating barrier it placed near an island in the Philippines exclusive economic zone (EEZ) while denying that its Philippines counterpart did so. In an