France Conducts First Test of MICA NG Missile from Rafale Jet
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) completed the first development test of the MICA NG (Missile dInterception, de Combat et dAuto-défense Nouvelle Génération) from a Rafale test aircraft on June 19. The launch took place at the DGA Missile Testing Center in the Mediterranean, marking a key step in validating the new-generation...
Lithuania Acquires Embraer C-390 Millennium Military Transport Aircraft
Lithuania has chosen three C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from Brazils Embraer, the company confirmed
BAE, Leonardo, Japan form Edgewing Joint Venture for Future Combat Aircraft
BAE Systems (U.K
French Jaguar Armored Vehicle to Get KNDS 40mm Telescoped Ammunition
The French Ministry of Armed Forces has announced a
France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
The French defence procurement agency, Direction générale de l' tification process. The agreement also includes an option for France to acquire two additional GlobalEye aircraft
Netherlands Sets Up New Armored Infantry Battalion, Boosts Drone Capability in €1.1B...
The Netherlands is injecting an additional
Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount
The Czech Ministry of Defence has extended its lease of Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035, securing a 25% more favorable deal than previously proposed, officials confirmed following a decision by the Collegium of the Minister. The renegotiated contract was finalized after extensive discussions with Sweden, and includes 12 Gripen aircraft—10 single-seat and 2 two-seat variants—along with servicing and pilot training
France, Spain to Procure 7 A400M Aircraft by 2028
France and Spain signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Airbus and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) to procure seven A400M Atlas military transport aircraft by 2028, ensuring continued production of the aircraft through the end of that year. The
DARPA to Begin Flight Tests of Five Next-Generation VTOL Drones Under 150
DARPA will begin
France Signs Agreement With Airbus, Naval Group for Ship-based UAV
The French government has signed a new framework agreement with Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to acquire uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) designed for naval operations, marking a major step in the development and deployment of the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM). The agreement was signed by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even, and Naval Group Executive Vice President Marie-Laure Bourgeois
E-7A Wedgetail Operator Directs Two Australian Ghost Bat Autonomous Aircraft in Coordinated...
A single E-7A Wedgetail operator recently controlled two MQ-28A Ghost Bat autonomous aircraft in a simulated mission against an airborne target at Woomera. This marks the first time Australia has tested dual uncrewed combat aircraft under the control of a single operator in-flight
Massive Blast in Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site After US Strike, Damage not...
Palestinian Activists Storm U.K.'s Largest Airbase, Damage 2 Aircraft
Israeli Oil Refining Capacity Severely Hindered in Iranian Strikes
U.S., Germany Send 14 More Arms Flights to Israel during Iran Confrontation
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...
