India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
Israels Rafael defense contractor tested its advanced SPYDER air defense system in an All-In-One configuration, combining the missile launcher, command and control system, and radar on a single platform. Rafael claims the system, named SPYDER All in One, can be deployed independently or as part of an existing SPYDER battery
Three Russian Su-34 jets were lured into a trap and while on a bombing mission and shot down by missiles from a “Patriot” battery over Southern Ukraine in perhaps the worst day for Russian Aviation since the war began. The Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, confirmed that Ukrainian air defenders shot down three SU-34 fighter-bombers yesterday over southern Ukraine
The State Department has authorized a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Stinger missiles and associated equipment with an estimated value of $780 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress of this determination today
Russia's "Penicillin" reconnaissance system, developed by NII Vector under the Ruselectronics holding of Rostec, is actively deployed in ongoing military operations to detect and locate Ukrainian targets. A commanding officer of the Penicillin reconnaissance system crew outlined its functionality in a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry, explaining its role in detecting enemy actions through acoustics and reporting coordinates to the command post for strategic decision-making
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) entered into a contract with the Lithuanian government, valued at €200 million (approximately NOK 2.3 billion), for the acquisition of additional NASAMS air defence systems
Norway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment from Norway's armed forces stocks for swift delivery and an order for additional items to be delivered later
The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint venture by Daher, Safran, and Airbus aimed at advancing aviation's decarbonization agenda, has performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode. Taking off from Tarbes Airport on November 29 at 10:32 hrs CET, the EcoPulse demonstrator completed a 100-minute test flight
Russian military forces have adapted Shahed-136 drones to exploit weaknesses in Ukrainian air defense, employing makeshift modules to coordinate attacks via the country's mobile phone network. Photos circulating on social media reveal the modifications, showcasing a 3D-printed plastic container affixed to the drone's fuselage, housing an Alcatel 3G modem with a Ukrainian operator's SIM card
Saab has inked a contract with South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), focusing on the support and supply of spare parts for its Arthur weapon locating systems. The contract, valued at approximately SEK 795 million ($77M), spans the period from 2023 to 2028