In a crucial development emphasizing long-term sustainability, the Defense Department has undertaken proactive measures to secure spare parts availability for the soon-to-be-deployed F-16 aircraft in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aligns with the broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities through the transfer of U
TDW GmbH, a subsidiary of the European missile producer MBDA, has secured a contract to restart the production of its Cold War-era PARM directional anti-tank mine systems for the German Armed Forces. Originally developed and manufactured by TDW during the 1990s for the German Bundeswehr, the PARM system has been dormant since 1998, following the conclusion of the Cold War
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Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, was awarded a TF33 engine sustainment contract valued up to $870 million by the Defense Logistics Agency. The TF33 engine powers a range of aircraft, including Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress and E-3 Sentry
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Russia is ready to receive applications for the export of its Su-57 stealth fighter jet after completing its development program. Officials from The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) stated at the ongoing Dubai Air Show that, 'If our foreign partners contact us, we are ready to begin working on this topic
The first European F-16 Training Center was inaugurated at the Fetești Air Base in southern Romania on Monday, November 13. Lockheed Martin and subcontractors, Daedalus Aviation Group, Draken International, GFD, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, and ILIAS Solutions will work as one team to provide F-16 training at the newly formed center, which is the result of unique collaboration between the Romanian Ministry of National Defence, the Romanian Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, in partnership with Lockheed Martin
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are currently practicing a revolutionary and integrated approach to warfare, shedding light on both successes and challenges faced during the conflict with Hamas. This was reported by
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