Czech Firm PBS to Unveil New Jet Engine at Farnborough Show
Czech company PBS plans to launch a new jet engine for defense applications at the Farnborough International Air Show 2024, taking place from July 22-26. In an official statement today, the company confirmed it will present a new engine with a thrust of 3,400 N, designed for defense purposes, alongside its...
Russia Develops "Leshiy" Anti-Drone System to Protect Military Vehicles
Roselectronics, a subsidiary of state-controlled Rostec, has introduced a new mobile system named "Leshiy" designed to protect military vehicles from drone attacks. According to a
German Army Orders 70mm Practice Rockets for Combat Helicopters
Rheinmetall has signed a contract valued €100 million with the German Army (Bundeswehr) concerning the delivery of 70mm-practice rockets. The German Armed Forces want to procure rockets with a possible order value of over €100m
Spain Acquires PAC-3 MSE Missiles
United States and Spain finalized an agreement Wednesday for Spain to acquire Lockheed Martin's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles along with related support equipment. This agreement makes Spain the 16th nation to partner with the PAC-3 program
UAC Hands Over MiG-31 Aircraft to Russian Aerospace Forces
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered the first batches of repaired and modernized MiG-31 aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense this year. The aircraft, after a series of ground and flight tests, have been dispatched to their permanent bases
Su-30SM2 Fighter Aircraft Features Removable Wing, Upgrades to Defeat PATRIOT System
Video The Su-30SM2 fighter, recently showcased by the "Military Acceptance" team, introduces
Ukraine's Vector Drones Enhanced with AI Sensors for Reconnaissance
Quantum-Systems, a German UAV manufacturer, has announced that its Vector reconnaissance drones in Ukraine are now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) sensors. This
Japan Reveals Upgraded Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile Prototype
The Japanese Ministry of Defense unveiled a new photo of the under-development upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile (SSM) on July 12. The photo, included in the latest annual defense white paper published on Friday, reveals the missiles shape, bearing a resemblance to the Franco-British Storm Shadow/SCALP EG cruise missile
Pratt & Whitney Completes Preliminary Design Review for F135 Engine Upgrade for...
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU). The upgrade is intended to enhance engine durability and performance, supporting the Block 4 capabilities for all three variants of the F-35 globally
Lockheed Martin Outlines Offsets Proposal for Thailand's F-16 Buy
Lockheed Martin on Monday outlined an offset proposal should Thailand buy its F-16 fighter Jets. This proposal is driven by the Thai government's evaluation of the F-16 Block 70/72 for its future fighter program
Taiwan Resolves F-16V Jet Technical Issues, Expects Full Delivery by 2026
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense announced on Friday that technical difficulties with the order of 66 F-16V jets have been resolved, and the government expects to receive all the aircraft by the end of 2026. This update was provided in a written response to an inquiry from Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lo Chih-chiang concerning delays in the U
Russia’s New Anti-drone Innovation- Rubber Mats for Tanks
Iraq Buys 12 Airbus H225M Helicopters to Replace Mi-17s
Dutch Missiles for Kyiv’s F-16s can be Used Only Within Ukrainian Airspace...
Ukraine, U.S., Developing "Replacement" for S-300 Air Defense system
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
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...