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
Slovakia to Soon Become First European Nation to Operate F-16 Block 70
The Slovak Republic received the first two F-16 Block 70 jets from Lockheed Martin, positioning it as the first European nation to operate the latest and most advanced version of the Fighting Falcon. Lockheed Martin announced the successful delivery of the initial pair of Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets on Wednesday
Nigerian Air Force Unveils Turkish-made T129 ATAK Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially unveiled the first images of its recently acquired TAI T129 ATAK helicopters. The disclosed photographs showcase the NAF 500 at the HQ Tactical Air Command in Makurdi
Italian Astore UAV to be Armed with Turkish CIRIT Missile
The Italian Air Force is set to bolster its capabilities with the inclusion of the Leonardo-developed
Germany Approves Sale of 150 IRIS-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia
Germany has reportedly decided to break its longstanding embargo on the defense industry with Saudi Arabia, approving the sale of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles, which can be armed on Eurofighter Typhoon jets that Riyadh is seeking. The decision, taken by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and security-related ministers, marks a shift in Germany's...
South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...
South Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
German Chancellor Announces Shift in Policy, Opening Door for Eurofighter Sale to...
In a significant policy reversal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed on Monday a softening of Germany's stance on the proposed sale of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia. This was reported by German press agency dpa,
Bell Awards CAE Contract for U.S. Army Future Long Range Assault Aircraft...
CAE Defense & Security has secured a contract with Bell Textron Inc. to support the U
L3Harris to Supply Advanced EO/IR Sensor Systems for Canada's MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS...
L3Harris is set to provide 11 WESCAM MX-20D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for integration into Canada's MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
AeroVironment Announces Multi-Drop, Live Fire Shryke Munitions from VAPOR 55 MX Helicopter
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful deployment of the first multi-drop, live fire GPS-guided Shryke munitions from the VAPOR 55 MX unmanned aircraft system, in collaboration with Corvid and L3Harris Technologies
Boeing Initiates X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Modification
Boeing has initiated a comprehensive modification process on an MD-90 aircraft, marking the commencement of the X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project. In collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the modification involves the removal of engines and the implementation of 3D metrology scans to guide the aircraft's design and construction
Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
Dassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
Ukraine Discovers Russian Drone Using Mobile Internet for Control
Romania Confirms Plans to Acquire Turkish Hisar-class OPV
U.S. to Resume Funding for New Patriot Interceptor Missile?
Israel Approves Gaza City Seizure Plan
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...