Urainian media has released a video of a Gepard Self Propelled Anti-aircraft Gun (SPAAG) shooting down a Russian cruise missile close to Ukrainian infrastructure targets.Reports claim that is the first ever recorded shooting down of a cruise missile with the Gepard SPAAG, a weapon designed to provide close-in air defense against low-flying projeciles such as UAVs, helicopters and short range missiles
In a game changing decision that signals the arrival of tilt-rotors in place of helicopters, the U.S
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) on Nov. 17 paired a MQ-20 Avenger UAS with a Sabreliner, operated by Lockheed Martin and acting as a surrogate fighter, and two F-5 Advanced Tigers (AT) from Tactical Air Support configured with internal TacIRST sensors, to perform multi-platform infrared sensing
Ahead of the unveiling of the B-21 sixth generation stealth bombers on November 2, Northrop Grumman has revealed that six B-21 Raider aircraft are in various stages of final assembly and test at Northrop Grummans plant in Palmdale, California. The company has highlighted several stand-out features of the B-21: No Block Upgrades
The Brazilian Army, through the Comando Logistico (COLOG) / Diretoria de Material (DMat), has chosen the Centauro II 120 mm system. The Centauro II, produced by Società Consortile Iveco – Oto Melara (CIO), was picked under the Armys Viatura Blindada de Cavalaria Média Sobre Rodas (VBC Cav - MSR 8x8) program
KBR has won a contract valued approximately $157 million to support capabilities assessment and enhancements for the U.S
Boeing said it delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the countrys latest fleet update. The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate the Chinook and has fielded the aircraft continuously since receiving its first CH-47D models in 1995
The UK Royal Air Force on Wednesday showed a glimpse in to the future of how its fleet of frontline aircraft could be supported by transformative use of new innovative solutions– from exo-skeletons and virtual reality headsets to robotic ‘team mates and use of greener, sustainable solutions and digital twinning. It was revealed by the Air Force at RAF Coningsby, home to the UKs Typhoon fleet
The U.S
Leonardo has inked a contract for the supply of 20 AW119Kx single engine helicopters for the Italian Military Polices (Carabinieri) Air Service. The aircraft will be assembled at Leonardos Vergiate facility (Varese) with deliveries expected in the 2023-2026 period