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...
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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
Two Japanese Navy Sikorsky SH-60K Helicopters Collide, 1 Dead, 7 Missing
The search for seven missing crew members of two Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) helicopters that are believed to have collided continued on Monday, with defense officials stating there was no initial indication of aircraft issues. The incident occurred during nighttime anti-submarine training about 270 km east of Torishima in the Izu...
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
Turkey has placed an order for a dozen Hurjet Block-1 aircraft with Turkish Aerospace Industries. "In addition to the 4 Block-0 aircraft previously contracted between our Presidency and TAI, we are including 12 Block-1 aircraft in the scope,” Haluk GÖRGÜN, President of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), was quoted as saying by
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
Argentina's air force has received the greenlight to purchase Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 aircraft along with a related support package valued at up to $143 million, the Pentagon announced on April 18. “The proposed sale will improve Argentinas capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense announced that the first batch of modernized Dutch Apache Echo attack helicopters is now combat-ready. Located at Gilze-Rijen Air Base, the initial four aircraft have been prepared for operational deployment both domestically and internationally
Germany Approves Procurement of Puma Simulator, Practice Rockets for Tiger Helicopter
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the procurement of the AGDUS (Ausbildungsgerät Duellsimulator) system for the infantry fighting vehicle Puma on April 10. Additionally, supplementary practice rockets will be purchased for the Tiger attack helicopter
AeroVironment Awarded $8.9M Contract for Marine Corps Precision Fires Program
AeroVironment (AV) has secured a contract with the U.S
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
DARPAs Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program has announced the
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is gearing up to receive its first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems from India on April 19, 2024. A source privy to the delivery of the BrahMos missiles confirmed to the
Turkey to Deploy S-400 Air Defense Systems on Iraqi Border for Operation...
Upgraded NASAMS Air Defense System Can Intercept Ballistic Missiles
U.S. Provides $2B Worth Export Control Regulation Exemptions to U.K., Australia...
Turkey, Iraq Sign MOU on Defense Industry Cooperation
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
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...