Lockheed Martins updated Sniper targeting pod is expected to enhance interoperability among F-35 Lightning II, F-16 fighters, ground-based artillery systems such as HIMARS, and the MLRS family of munitions. For NATO partners, the interoperability could extend to other 4th Generation jets as well as new mobile rocket launchers built in Europe
MBDA introduced a new effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This ground-launched anti-air munition is designed to target threats from small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) and loitering munitions, specifically Class 1 and smaller Class 2
A Russian ballistic missile attack in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine has reportedly resulted in the deaths of approximately 50 Western military instructors, according to Russian state media. The
Boeing and the Antonov Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in defense projects, with a particular focus on drones. The agreement aims to support the development of Ukraine's defense industry and economy
The Oostende, the first mine countermeasures vessel in the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program, commenced its sea trials from Concarneau on July 17. The trials aim to assess the vessel's performance ahead of its expected delivery in summer 2025
Rostec has delivered a new batch of modernized artillery to the Russian Defense Ministry, including 2S12A Sani mobile mortars, 2B11 towed mortars, and 2B24 light mortars. The corporation is ramping up production to meet state requirements
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow in the U.K
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Slovakia has become the first European country to operate the F-16 Block 70 jet, with the arrival of its first aircraft on July 22. Lockheed Martin has so far produced five F-16 Block 70 jets for Slovakia, with the remaining nine currently in production
Indias MEHAIR signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase fifty ME-1A amphibious aircraft from American firm Mallard Enterprises at the ongoing Farnborough International Airshow (FIA)-2024 in the United Kingdom. As pioneers of seaplane services in India since 2011, MEHAIR remains the only operator in the subcontinent and is transitioning to green aviation technologies