Embraer and Rheinmetall are discussing expanding their C-390 training network to meet the needs of European customers, possibly establishing a dedicated center in the region. Currently, there is an Embraer C-390 Training Center in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo, featuring a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) and a Loadmaster Training Station, where Brazilian, Portuguese, and Hungarian Air Forces C-390 crews are having their initial training
Ukraine's Defense Ministry executed a targeted strike on a Russian tugboat, recognized as the Project 498 (Saturn or Protey type), on June 6, near Crimea's shores. The operation was carried out by the special unit 9 of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the ministry confirmed in a
Indonesias defense ministry has announced the commencement of the construction of the second Red White (“Merah Putih”) frigate for the countrys navy at the PT PAL Indonesia Commercial Ship Division Fabrication Workshop, Surabaya, on June 5. "The ship that is being built is the largest Combat Frigate ship built at PT PAL, even in Indonesia,"
Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, Europes defence AI and software company, have signed an agreement at the ongoing ILA Berlin exhibition, focusing on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the development of a future Wingman system. This system, an unmanned fighter-type aircraft, is poised to integrate with existing combat jets and receive directives from a pilot stationed in a command aircraft, such as the Eurofighter
Eurofighter consortium and the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) signed a
A Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate small UAVs with other flying objects and direct counter-drone devices at them
South Koreas Cabinet approved the full suspension of the 2018 inter-Korean pact after the North repeatedly jammed GPS signals along the inter-Korean border and flew hundreds of trash-laden balloons into the country. Two days ago, South Korean presidential office warned it would take “unbearable” measures against the North for its recent actions
Airbus is set to showcase its Wingman concept at the upcoming International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin from June 5 to 9. The concept, designed to augment the capabilities of manned combat aircraft, involves the use of unmanned fighter-type drones commanded by pilots in existing combat aircraft like the Eurofighter
Ukrainian special forces have reportedly attacked Russian checkpoints, strongholds, foot patrols, and convoys of military equipment in the Golan Heights, Syria, in March 2024. A video obtained by the
A consortium of Japanese businesses, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, has pledged an investment of $100 million in AALTO HAPS Limited, a subsidiary of Airbus