PTDI, Honeywell Forge Collaboration for S-70M Helicopter Enhancement
At the Singapore Airshow 2024, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Honeywell have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively enhance the performance, reliability, and mission readiness of the S-70M helicopter platform for the Indonesian Army. The agreement outlines the intention of PTDI and Honeywell to explore procurement opportunities for...
Canada Orders Teledyne FLIR’s SkyRanger Attack & Surveillance Drone for Donation to...
Canadas Department of National Defence has ordered over 800 SkyRanger R70 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from Teledyne FLIR Defense valued at more than CAD$95 million (US$70 million), that Canada will donate to the government of Ukraine. Built by Teledyne FLIR in Waterloo, Ontario, SkyRanger R70 drones feature autonomous navigation capability, plus...
Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet Performs Maiden Flight
In a historic moment for Turkey's defense industry, the KAAN fighter jet, developed entirely with national resources as part of the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) Project, took to the skies for the first time today. The event unfolded at Mürted Airport, where KAAN soared through the air under the command of...
China's Z-10ME Attack Helicopter Marks International Debut at Singapore Airshow 2024
The Singapore Airshow 2024 witnessed the international debut of China's Z-10ME attack helicopter. The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased a range of military and civilian aircraft at the Changi Exhibition Center including fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, trainers, drones, special operations aircraft, and emergency rescue aircraft
Russia's UAC Testing New Heavy VTOL Drone
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) in Russia has conducted tests on a prototype heavy vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Sukhoi Design Bureau spearheads this initiative, aiming to create an off-airfield unmanned transport system for civilian applications
Schiebel Secures Contract for S-300 VTOL UAS with South Korean Navy
Schiebel, along with Korean defense firms Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has secured a contract from the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) to deliver the Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS) for the South Korean Ministry of Defense (MOD). The contract, signed with Hanwha Systems, is for the supply of the S-300 for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions for the South Korean Navy and Marine Corps
Ukrainian Defense Industry Forges Strategic Partnership with Germany's MBD Deutschland in Anti-Drone...
Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI), also operating as Ukroboronprom State Concern, has signed a MoU with MBD Deutschland, outlining plans for a collaborative exploration of programs and opportunities in the field of air defense systems, with a particular focus on countering Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Areas of potential
Israel’s Elbit Systems Launches New Hermes 650 Spark UAS
Israeli defense technology firm Elbit Systems has recently unveiled its latest addition to the Hermes family, the Hermes 650 Spark, a tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This Next Generation UAS is designed to meet the changing demands of the aerospace and defense industries, providing enhanced endurance, versatility, and cost-effective performance across land, air, and sea operations
Russian TVS-2MS "Partizan" Heavy Transport Drone Conducts Maiden Flight
Russias Siberian Aviation Research Institute has concluded the first flight tests of the TVS-2MS Partizan heavy transport drone. The initial flight, conducted in manned mode by test pilot Vladimir Barsuk, lasted 20 minutes and included flying at an ultra-low speed for an aircraft, reaching 50 km/h
Greece, France Block Turkish UAVs Supply to Ukraine
Greece, the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus (GCASC), and France have collectively vetoed a proposal during the European Union Political and Security Committee meeting, preventing the financing of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 armed drones and artillery ammunition to Ukraine. The equipment, intended to be purchased with European funds earmarked for Ukraine's urgent needs, faced opposition from the three nations
Indra Wins Singaporean Order for Airbus H225M Helicopter Simulator
The Singaporean Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has awarded Spanish firm, Indra a contract for an Airbus H225M Helicopter Full Mission Simulator (FMS). The contract award follows a competitive tender among international simulation companies
Czech Billionaire Jan Barta Pledges $2 Million for FPV Drones for Ukraine
Czech billionaire Jan Barta has pledged to donate $2 million for FPV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) drones to be used by the Ukrainian military. Barta announced the initiative on his social media page, stating that for each retweet of his post on the X social network, he would contribute $100 to the Nemesis project, which aims to raise funds for 10,000 FPVs for Ukraine
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Luxembourg Allocates €2.6B for French Griffon, Jaguar Armored Vehicles
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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...
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...