The Netherlands Defence Ministry is investing in new communication systems for its Chinook, Cougar, NH90, and Apache helicopters to enhance tactical data exchange, with installations scheduled for 2026. The
Ukraine has become the first recipient of the RCH 155 wheeled howitzer, a new artillery system developed by the German-French defense company KNDS. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius
South Korea's Transport Ministry has revealed that the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of Jeju Air Flight 2216 stopped recording four minutes before the Boeing 737-800 crashed at Muan International Airport on December 29. The crash resulted in 179 fatalities out of 181 passengers and crew, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in South Korean history
The Brazilian Air Force's Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) has finished decrypting the black box data from the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane that crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, in December. Sources within the agency confirmed to multiple news outlets that data extraction, collection, and verification from both flight recorders have been successfully completed
The U.S
Saab has introduced the Autonomous Ocean Core, an advanced control system designed to provide autonomy capabilities for both surface and subsurface naval platforms in military and civilian missions. This vessel-agnostic system features an open architecture, allowing it to be adapted to different vessels, enhancing their ability to operate autonomously at sea
France and Portugal have
The United Kingdom is set to manufacture artillery gun barrels for the first time in 10 years, and develop new long-range strike weapons, as part of a new defense agreement with Germany. The deal, known as the
HENSOLDT has introduced three new digital optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles, combining optical technologies with sensors to improve reconnaissance and targeting accuracy. The systems include the ATTICA GL Digital, a thermal imaging solution for the gunner of the Leopard 2A8
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Indonesian Air Force Materiel Maintenance Command (Koharmatau) for the maintenance and upgrade of the Indonesian Air Force's C-130 Hercules aircraft. The agreement signed on October 2 aims to enhance the capabilities of both parties in maintaining these aircraft