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South Korea's Military, Presidential Guards Block Arrest of Impeached Leader
January 3, 2025 @ 10:59 AMSouth Korea witnessed a dramatic standoff on Friday as presidential security forces and military personnel prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The six-hour impasse unfolded at Yoons residence in central Seoul, highlighting the volatile political landscape of one of Asias leading democracies
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In A First, Ukraine Attacks Russia with French Supplied AASM "Hammer" Guided...
January 2, 2025 @ 10:45 AMUkraine's Air Force has, for the first time, released footage of Su-25 Frogfoot jets deploying French-supplied AASM "Hammer" guided bombs against Russian targets. The video, shared by the 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade, reveals at least ten strike missions using the AASM, a weapon that combines precision with extended-range capabilities
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Symbolic of Sixth-Gen Fighters, Chinese PLA Shows Ginkgo Leaf & Bird in...
January 2, 2025 @ 05:35 AMA New Year video featuring a ginkgo leaf and a bird among other military equipment is "ambiguous tacit recognition" of two new fighter jets, a Chinese expert has said. Chinese Military expert Zhang Junshe told
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Ukrainian FPV Drones Chase and Kill 77 North Korean Troops: British Forces
January 1, 2025 @ 12:27 PMUkrainian FPV drones attacked North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, killing 77 soldiers, where Ukrainian forces are fighting to maintain a foothold. Footage of the strikes has surfaced, reportedly showing the attacks that injured 40 others over three days, writes
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Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 KAAN Fighter Jets from Turkey
January 1, 2025 @ 08:59 AMSaudi Arabia is reportedly pursuing a deal to acquire 100 KAAN fighter jets from Turkey as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. The discussions regarding the deal took place during a meeting in Istanbul last week between Haluk Gorgun, head of the Turkish Defence Industries Directorate, and Saudi Assistant Defence Minister Khalid Bin Hussein Al-Bayari
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Chinese Planemaker, Comac to Expand Production as C919 Airliner Orders Grow
December 30, 2024 @ 02:33 PMThe Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is increasing its production capacity to address a growing backlog of orders for its C919 narrowbody airliner. Comac announced plans on Saturday to expand its manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, where it already employs a workforce of 10,000
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Turkey’s Hurkus-2 Trainer Completes First Flight
December 30, 2024 @ 01:41 PMThe HÜRKUŞ-2 training aircraft, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), has completed its first flight. This 20-minute flight reached an altitude of 6,500 feet and a speed of 140 knots
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Ukraine's Brave1 Platform Tests Germany-made Shahed Drone Interceptor
December 30, 2024 @ 07:04 AMUkraines Brave1 platform recently tested a German-built interceptor drone designed to counter reconnaissance UAVs and Shahed drones. Brave1, a Ukrainian government initiative launched in April 2023, is working to connect technology companies and developers to create solutions for defense
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China Unveils 600-Kilogram Thrust Engines for Heavy, Long-endurance Drones
December 29, 2024 @ 12:01 PMAero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has completed the first ignition of its indigenously developed 600-kilogram thrust-class high-end turbofan engine on Friday, according to a statement published by the company on its official WeChat account. The new will significantly enhance China's capability in the 1
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Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle
December 28, 2024 @ 08:46 AMUkraine has reportedly reduced its use of U.S
Ukraine, Poland Sign Defense Deal on Ammunition, Vehicles, Artillery, Air Defense
Germany Orders Israeli PULS Rocket Launcher Artillery System
Germany Signs €3.1B Contract for Future Soldier Systems
Australia to Soon Receive 2 MQ-4C Triton Drones
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U