Boeing has officially confirmed ongoing discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. The collaboration aims to strengthen the manufacturing operations of both companies, with Boeing expressing confidence that the reintegration could enhance aviation safety and overall product quality
The United States has kicked off talks with Britain and Australia on inviting Japan to collaborate on defense technology under the AUKUS security partnership, specifically excluding Japan's involvement in nuclear projects under the first pillar of the trilateral agreement. According to a report by the
A Chinese university has developed a wing-flapping drone that mimics falcons and other birds of prey in flight. Developed by a research team on aircraft bionics from the Xi'an-based Northwestern Polytechnical University, the drone called "Ornithopter," which is about the size of a falcon, was recently test-flown, government-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) reported
The first CAPTAS-4 variable-depth sonar transmitter from Thales has been successfully delivered to the U.S
The Air Force Research Laboratorys Aerospace Systems Directorate performed the
Two SM-2 guided missiles, launched by the German Navy's Hessen frigate at a U.S
Russia's Dual-Caliber MLRS, Vozrozhdenie, Ready for Test in Ukraine Russia is set to test an all-new artillery weapon in Ukraine- the dual caliber Vozrozhdenie multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) having 122mm and 220mm rocket canisters. Recently,
The Federal Security Service (FSB) Public Relations Center has announced the sentencing of Ukrainian citizen Sergei Viktorovich Krivitsky to 11 years and six months in a maximum-security colony for attempting to purchase components for the S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems. This was reported by Russias state-owned
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth €595 million to supply the Skyranger 30 mobile air defense system for their Boxer armored vehicles. The deal includes a prototype and 18 series production vehicles, with an option for an additional 30 systems
Lockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. This marks the initial step in a series of next-generation VTOL aircraft, ranging from conventional helicopters to winged configurations, featuring varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight