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Nine DITA-M Howitzers for Ukraine Under Production in Czech Republic

February 29, 2024 @ 05:08 AM

The Netherlands has announced that Czech arms manufacturers are constructing nine DITA self-propelled howitzers for later dispatch to Ukraine. The weapons are part of a large Dutch order for Ukraine being fulfilled by two arms manufacturers in the Czech Republic
Sikorsky Announces Hybrid-Electric VTOL Project with Tilt-Wing Configuration

February 28, 2024 @ 06:16 AM

Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. This marks the initial step in a series of next-generation VTOL aircraft, ranging from conventional helicopters to winged configurations, featuring varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight
Airbus to Collaborate with Aviation Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility Financing

February 28, 2024 @ 05:56 AM

Airbus and LCI have partnered to collaboratively develop ecosystems for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), concentrating on strategy, commercialization, and financing in three core AAM areas. Both partners will collectively develop AAM market perspectives and forecasts, conduct industry research, and harness data analytics to understand new applications and missions
French DGA Orders Saab's Multi-spectral Camouflage Nets

February 28, 2024 @ 05:46 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced the acquisition of 3,000 multispectral camouflage nets (visible, infrared, radar) from the Swedish company Saab Barracuda as part of the Radar Screen Net market, specifically IR (Fenrir). The manufacturing and assembly of these nets will be undertaken by Saab subcontractor, the French SME Solarmtex, located in Vierzon, Cher
U.S. Navy Starts Launching 'Deadloads' to Test EMALS on CVN-79 Aircraft Carrier...

February 27, 2024 @ 12:02 PM

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Dim Prospects of Procuring F-35 Jets as Turkey Shifts Focus to F-16,...

February 27, 2024 @ 06:04 AM

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has signaled a pause in procuring F-35 fighter jets, emphasizing the nation's focus on the F-16 and the KAAN fighter project. This decision stems from a prolonged deadlock with the United States over Turkey's purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, resulting in Turkeys removal from the F-35 program
Upyr FPV Thermal-Imaging Drones Handed over to Russian Troops in Ukraine

February 26, 2024 @ 12:27 PM

The first batches of Upyr first-person view (FPV) thermal-imaging drones have been sent to Russian troops in the special military operation area in Ukraine. "Among the technical innovations, we have sent the first batches of Upyrs with thermal imagers
Netherlands Commits 24 F-16s as Part of 10 Year Security Pact with

February 26, 2024 @ 11:52 AM

The Netherlands has pledged to dispatch 24 F-16s to Ukraine as a crucial component of its decade-long security agreement with the nation. Announced during the NATO summit in Vilnius on 12 July last year, the agreement mirrors G7 countries' security arrangements with Ukraine
Raytheon-Rafael JV Breaks Ground for Tamir Missile Production Facility in U.S.

February 26, 2024 @ 04:56 AM

R2S, a joint venture between RTXs Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense System, has initiated the construction of its Tamir missile manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas. The facility will produce Tamir missiles for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its variant, the SkyHunter missile, intended for use by the U
Azerbaijan Signs $1.6B Deal with Pakistan to Buy JF-17 Jets, Weapons &

February 24, 2024 @ 12:54 PM

Azerbaijan and Pakistan have inked a $1.6 billion deal for the acquisition of JF-17 Block-III fighter jets, marking Pakistan's largest export deal

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