The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has exercised an option to procure three additional TPY-4 radars from Lockheed Martin, increasing the total number of these ground-based multi-mission radars to eleven. This move follows the recent completion of the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the TPY-4, which confirmed that the radar design meets the programs requirements
Ukrainian Forces armed with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) have shot down a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet over the Black Sea between Odesa and Crimea. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry
Turkey has initiated discussions to establish a new test site for ballistic missiles in Somalia. This is reported by
The U.S
MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has signed a five-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for the maintenance and operation of its MD530F helicopter fleet. The agreement covers spare parts supply, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support for SANGs 12 MD530F helicopters used in flight training
The Netherlands is going to provide air-to-air missiles for Ukrainian F-16s that can use to defend Ukrainian airspace. This means Ukraine cannot use the air-to-air missiles for its operations inside Russia such as the current attempt to capture land in the Kursk region
Ukraine and the U.S
The UK announced the supply of 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in a £162 million package to Ukraine. The air defence package announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP today at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at US Air Force Base in Ramstein
Russian Helicopters (RusHeli) has commenced assembling the first production models of the Mi-171AZ helicopter, Russias dedicated chopper to operate from deep sea oil and gas platforms. RusHeli plant at Ulan Ode has already completed the training of pilot instructors and technicians of the Aviation Training Center
The Department of Defense plans to deliver advanced missile-tracking capabilities to combatant commanders by the end of 2025. Derek Tournear, Director of the Space Development Agency, outlined the current status and future plans for the agencys satellite programs at a recent conference in Arlington, Virginia