Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have inked an agreement for Airbus to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. The move is part of Airbus' strategic plan to bolster its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions
Australian defence ministry has signed a $37.4 million contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to start manufacturing guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) missiles from 2025
In recent developments over the Sea of Azov, there are emerging reports suggesting the engagement of a Russian A-50 Mainstay airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) jet and an IL-22M airborne command post by Ukrainian air defense forces on Sunday. This possible incident poses challenges for Russia, given the crucial roles both aircraft play in command-and-control functions
North Korea announced the successful testing of a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead on Monday. The missile reportedly covered around 1,000 kilometers and marks the regime's first missile launch of the year
In a tense escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, a U.S
In the Avdiyivka region, a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle of the Ukrainian military successfully neutralized a modern Russian T-90M Proryv tank. The engagement, showcased on the Ukrainian military's TikTok page "dementor1406," involved two Bradley armored vehicles coordinating their efforts
In a recent maritime exercise, warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy demonstrated their capabilities in countering low, slow, and small aerial targets, such as drones and loitering munitions. According to China Central Television (CCTV) reports on Wednesday, a destroyer detachment affiliated with the PLA Southern Theater Command orchestrated the drill, incorporating various types of warships, including a Type 055 large destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer
Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1, a mobile air defense system, has achieved a milestone with successful testing and live-fire trials at the company's Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland in December 2023. The assessments encompassed the system's functionality in both stationary and mobile modes
In a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, the United States, along with its allies, has officially confirmed the commencement of airstrikes against Houthi targets. The Tomahawk military strikes targeted over a dozen locations in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, marking a departure from the Biden administration's efforts to avoid direct involvement in the Middle East conflict
Tanzania has secured two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for civil support missions, including firefighting operations on Mount Kilimanjaro and across the East African region. As per Italian media, the deal was officially announced by the Italian government on January 9