Bayraktar TB3 Completes Four AI-Driven Sorties from TCG Anadolu Carrier
Bayraktar TB3, the worlds first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed to operate from short-runway vessels, has completed four fully autonomous sorties from the TCG Anadolu during test operations in the Gulf of Saros
Philippines Awaits Formal U.S. Offer on Proposed F-16 Fighter Jet Deal
The Philippine government has not yet received a formal offer from the United States for the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Wednesday, despite a U
Ukraine Tests First Swedish Saab-340 AEW Aircraft
Ukraine has reportedly received the first of two Swedish Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft from Sweden, a development that could raise concerns for Russia. The Swedish-made aircraft, designated ASC 890 and equipped with the Erieye radar system, made its reported maiden test flight over the Lviv region...
Rostec Begins Testing ‘Friend or Foe’ System for Drones
Russias Rostec State Corporation has started testing a new drone identification system that works on a “friend or foe” basis, automatically recognizing friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at distances up to 100 km and altitudes up to 5 km. Developed by Rosel, a holding within Rostec, the system uses a lightweight...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
AeroVironment has secured a $46.6 million contract from the Italian Ministry of Defense for the delivery of the JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS)
Rosoboronexport to Establish Service Center For Mi Helicopters in Peru
Russias Rosoboronexport (ROE) will soon open a full-fledged service center for Mi series of helicopters in Peru. In the run up to the International Defense Technology Exhibition (SITDEF) PERU 2025, which will be held from April 24 to 27 in Lima (Republic of Peru), ROE Director General Alexander Mikheev announced that the Mi helicopter repair facility will open “in the short term
Russian Lancet Drone Destroys 120 Ukrainian T-64 Tanks, New Mobile Launcher Unveiled...
Russian drone manufacturer ZALA Aero has claimed that its Lancet loitering munition has destroyed 121 Ukrainian T-64 tanks since the beginning of the war. The company released video recordings to support its claim, emphasizing the tank's vulnerability to precision drone strikes
U.S. Dependent on China for Key Drone Components
The United States remains heavily reliant on Chinese-made components for military drones, complicating its defense posture in the Pacific and exposing a vulnerability in its defense supply chain. As the Pentagon accelerates drone production to prepare for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific, critical parts such as batteries, gliders, engines, radios, and cameras are still being sourced from China—a country that controls around 90 percent of the global drone market,
China Tests Hydrogen-Based Bomb Generating White-Hot Fireball of 1,000 Degrees Celsius
Chinese defense scientists have tested a hydrogen-based explosive that generates a fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius, according to a study published in the Journal of Projectiles, Rockets, Missiles and Guidance. The 2-kilogram bomb, capable of producing extreme thermal damage without using nuclear materials, was developed by the 705 Research Institute of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), a major player in naval weapons systems
Germany, Latvia & Norway Sign Deal to Obtain DM 22 Anti-tank Mines
Germany, Latvia, and Norway have entered into a joint agreement for the procurement of DM 22 guided anti-tank mines, in a move aimed at accelerating defense readiness and expanding multinational cooperation within NATO. The
Germany Blocks Eurofighter Sale to Ankara over Turkish Opposition Leader's Arrest
Germany has halted the planned delivery of around 30 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey following the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a high-profile opposition figure and declared presidential candidate. The move, reported by German daily Handelsblatt on Thursday, signals rising tension between Berlin and Ankara over human rights and democratic values
DARPA to Begin Flight Tests of Five Next-Generation VTOL Drones Under 150
Poland, RTX Discuss Local Production of Patriot Systems, FA-50 Missiles
IAEA Chief Admits No Evidence of Iranian Nuclear Weapons
Sweden’s SWEBAL Secures €3mn Investment to Begin Constructing TNT-manufacturing Factory
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...
