A US Army Apache helicopter that went down near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday may have been on a mission to attack armed boats of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that are imposing Irans writ in the crucial waterway. It is not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, experienced mechanical failure or encountered some other problem
A Ukrainian company has unveiled a new virtual reality training system designed to prepare soldiers for one of the most dangerous threats on the modern battlefield — FPV drones. The system, officially named “Reflex — Minus Drone”, is a VR-based trainer that teaches military personnel how to detect, track and engage FPV drones under conditions that closely replicate real combat
Ukraines first glide bomb, developed by a Brave1 participant, has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment, the Ukrainian MoD announced today. The development will help the Ukrainian Air Force to achieve combat parity with Russias KAB series of glide bombs that enable attack against enemy targets from a stand-off distance
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An EU defence ministers conference yesterday decided to prepare for a joint military mission of 40 nations, led by the UK an France to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission focuses on neutralizing any mines and protecting civilian shipping
Raytheon has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide
Egypt has flown a squadron of its Rafale fighter jets to the U.A
The Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft flew for the first time on May 2 taking to the skies almost 45 years after the first flight of the iconic Do228. After General Atomics Group acquired the facility about five years ago, a new production line was established, numerous partners and suppliers were brought on board, and the series production of the Do228 NXT was restarted
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India is awaiting a quotation from Russia regarding investment to be made into the Su-57 stealth fighter project, according to the Chairman of Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), D.K