Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles
Japan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double...
Integration of U.A.E.-produced Desert Sting Ammo into Turkish Bayraktar TB2...
Baykar and EDGE Group have commenced integration activities for the Desert Sting 16 precision-guided munition into the Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The integration process is anticipated to conclude by the end of the year, followed by the incorporation of other payloads onto additional Baykar platforms
Pakistan Unveils Transformative Modernization Plan with Acquisition of Chinese FC-31 Stealth Fighters
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled its ambitious modernization initiative, prominently featuring the acquisition of the Chinese FC-31 stealth fighter jets, through a press release posted on various social media platforms. A key milestone in this strategic overhaul is the induction of fifth-generation stealth fighter jets
GA-ASI Demonstrates UCAV Autonomy Using MQ-20, Waveform X
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) in a live flight test featuring the MQ-20 Avenger on November 13, 2023
First F-16 for Bulgaria to Perform Maiden Flight This Year
The inaugural flight of Bulgaria's first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet is slated to take place later this year. The progress of Bulgarias future F-16 fleet was inspected last week by Bulgarian Minister of Defence Todor Tagarev, Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayotov, and Bulgarian Defence Chief Adm
Airbus Helicopters to Acquire VTOL UAV Manufacturer, Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have inked an agreement for Airbus to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. The move is part of Airbus' strategic plan to bolster its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions
Rheinmetall Secures €50M to Supply Bundeswehr with Aircraft Protection Decoys
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a significant contract, valued at nearly €50 million, for the supply of over 470,000 aircraft protection decoys. The contract, effective from December 2023 to December 2029, underscores the heightened focus on aircraft self-defense amid the current security situation
Norway Deploys F-35 Fighter Jets to Iceland in Support of NATO Air...
In a strategic move to enhance NATO's air surveillance capabilities in the High North, Norway has commenced the first of three Allied fighter deployments to Iceland, scheduled for the year 2024. As of January 15, four F-35 fighter aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force are set to conduct NATO Air Policing sorties from Keflavík Air Base, Iceland, until mid-February
North Korea Tests of Solid-fuel Missile Tipped with Hypersonic Weapon
North Korea announced the successful testing of a solid-fueled intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead on Monday. The missile reportedly covered around 1,000 kilometers and marks the regime's first missile launch of the year
France Signs €5 Billion Deal for 42 Rafale Fighter Jets
At the conclusion of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation a substantial order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, designated as "tranche 5," to fortify the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE). The deal, valued at over €5 billion (U
China Defends Against Low, Slow, and Small Aerial Threats in Recent Maritime...
In a recent maritime exercise, warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy demonstrated their capabilities in countering low, slow, and small aerial targets, such as drones and loitering munitions. According to China Central Television (CCTV) reports on Wednesday, a destroyer detachment affiliated with the PLA Southern Theater Command orchestrated the drill, incorporating various types of warships, including a Type 055 large destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer
Tanzania Acquires Leonardo C-27J Spartan Aircraft
Tanzania has secured two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for civil support missions, including firefighting operations on Mount Kilimanjaro and across the East African region. As per Italian media, the deal was officially announced by the Italian government on January 9
Raytheon, Diehl Defence to Co-Produce Stinger Missiles in Europe
Ghana Armed Forces Denies Arrest of Brigadier General Michael Opoku
Australia to Buy $97.3M Worth of Javelin Launch Units from U.S.
Ukraine Replaces Soviet-era AK-47s with U.S. Made AR-15 Assault Rifles
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...