GA-ASI to Double EagleEye Radar Range with AESA Antenna Upgrade
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) will integrate an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna and associated software to the EagleEye multi-mode radar
U.K. Trials First Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Demonstrations with Autonomous Drone
QinetiQ has conducted the U.K
Kalashnikov Presents New Mini-Reconnaissance UAV ‘Karakurt’ to Russian Defense Ministry
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern recently conducted a demonstration of its new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including the Karakurt, for specialists from the Russian Ministry of Defense. During the demonstration, the company also showcased the SKAT 350 M reconnaissance drone and the Quasimacht equipment lifting system to the ministry
Saab Gets $50M for Gripen Future Development
Saab has received an order worth SEK 540 million (nearly $50 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to support future development of the Gripen system. The order pertains to work during the 2024 business year
U.S.A.F. Selects Anduril, General Atomics for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program...
The U.S
AeroVironment Unveils Artificial Intelligence Capability, Autonomy Kit for Drones
AeroVironment (AV) has announced the introduction of its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software aimed at advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities for autonomous systems. The ARK and AVACORE technologies are designed to enhance the effectiveness of AV's existing UAS platforms, including the Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, and future autonomous systems
General Atomics' Mojave UAS Destroys Static Targets in Live-Fire Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has confirmed that its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) conducted live-fire tests against static targets on April 13, 2024, at the Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona
Raytheon's Redstone Facility Expansion to Boost Defense Program Capacity by Over 50%
Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has commenced a $115 million expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility located in Huntsville, Alabama. The expansion project will add 26,000 square feet to the facility, increasing its capacity for integrating and delivering critical defense programs by more than 50%
10 killed as Naval Helicopters Collide in Malaysia
Ten Malaysian armed forces personnel were killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air on Tuesday in Perak state. The helicopters were undergoing a flypast rehearsal in preparation for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Fleet Open Day in May, according to local media
U.S. Army Conducts Final Airdrop Test for Oshkosh Defense FMTV A2 Cargo...
The U.S
Romania Receives First Batch of Norwegian-Procured F-16s
The first batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, procured by Romania from Norway, touched down on April 19 at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii. These aircraft will be assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron
Chinese Fighter Jet Releases Flares in the Path of an Australian Maritime...
Russia Orders Nuclear Forces Exercise Amid Talks of Western Troops' Deployment in...
German Consortium Wins Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study
Iran Claims 240 NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled to Shield Israeli Bases During...
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1