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Boeing Wins $7B to Provide Small Diameter Bombs to Ukraine, Allies; JDAMs...
October 1, 2024 @ 05:31 AMBoeing received a $6.9 billion contract to supply Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) Increment One to Ukraine and U
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Malfunctioning Gyroscopes Caused Singapore F-16 Crash: Final Report Confirms
June 21, 2024 @ 10:17 AMSingapores Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has concluded that degraded pitch rate gyroscopes, which provided false inputs to the Digital Flight Control System, caused last months F-16 crash at Tengah Air Base. The incident involved Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C that crashed shortly after take-off during a routine training exercise on May 8th
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Netherlands Permits Ukraine to Use Donated F-16 Fighter Jets to Strike Targets...
June 3, 2024 @ 01:18 PMThe Netherlands has announced it will allow Ukraine to use the 24 F-16 fighter jets it plans to donate to strike targets inside Russia. Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren confirmed that the Netherlands will not impose limitations on the use of the F-16 jets
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Airbus to Establish Tech Hub in Japan
May 23, 2024 @ 12:28 PMAirbus has announced plans to set up a Tech Hub in Japan, aiming to foster partnerships that will enhance research, technology, and innovation in aerospace, preparing for the next generation of aircraft. The new Airbus Tech Hub, coordinated from Tokyo, will focus on three key research areas, including the development of new materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation
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Singapore’s F-16 Crash Caused by Gyroscope Malfunction
May 18, 2024 @ 04:23 AMThe Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has determined that the F-16 crash on May 8th was due to simultaneous failures of the aircraft's pitch rate gyroscopes. In an official
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Singapore Grounds F-16 Flights Following Crash
May 13, 2024 @ 07:52 AMThe Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced the continuation of its temporary suspension of training flights for its F-16 fleet following a recent crash at Tengah Air Base. This decision will remain in effect until investigations conclude that it is safe to resume operations
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Singaporean F-16 Fighter Crashes During Take-off, Pilot Hurt
May 8, 2024 @ 11:18 AMA Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday afternoon shortly after take-off, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping serious injury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM local time when the F-16 encountered an issue during take-off, prompting the pilot to initiate emergency procedures, according to a statement from the RSAF
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Thyssenkrupp Launches Fourth Type 218SG Submarine for Singapore
April 24, 2024 @ 06:19 AMThyssenkrupp Marine Systems shipyard launched the fourth submarine in the Type 218SG construction program, named the ‘Inimitable, for the Singapore Navy on April 22 in Kiel. The design of the Type 218SG submarines is focused on minimizing signature detection
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HENSOLDT, Singapore’s HTX to Develop Rapid Deployable Counter-UAS Systems
April 6, 2024 @ 07:38 AMHENSOLDT has announced its collaboration with Singapores HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to drive the advancement of Rapid Deployable Counter UAV Systems (CUAS) for urban environments. This collaboration is in response to the threat posed by over-the-counter drones
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U.S. Firm to Upgrade Indonesian CN-235 Maritime Patrol, KingAir 350i aircraft
March 16, 2024 @ 02:13 AMIntegrated Surveillance and Defense of Oregon is awarded a $33,800,553 contract to upgrade operational capabilities in support of CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft and KingAir 350i aircraft of the government of Indonesia. The contract also includes providing Mission System Simulators and develop associated maintenance training, a US DoD release said, Work will be performed in Bandung, Indonesia (40%); Singapore (25%); Wilsonville, Oregon (20%); Montreal, Canada (10%); and Lincoln, United Kingdom (5%), and is expected to be completed in March 2026 Foreign Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $33,800,553 will be obligated at the time of award; none of which will expire...
Indonesian Pilot Flies South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter in First Test Flight
Australia to Acquire $2.12B in AMRAAM Missiles
Russia Says Girl Tried to Bomb Defense Worker for Ukraine in EU...
Russian-Built Plant in Venezuela to Produce Millions of 7.62 mm Rounds Annually
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
