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 in western Ukraine, according to Ukrainian media outlet UNIAN
A major Russian military ammunition depot, located just 60 kilometers east of Moscow, caught fire and experienced a series of explosions on April 22, with early indications pointing to possible Ukrainian sabotage. The depot, officially known as the 51st Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate (GRAU) of the Russian Ministry of Defense, was one of the countrys most fortified munitions storage sites
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 onboard transponder—just 90 grams in weight—with low power consumption, enabling its integration into various drone types, including both civilian and special-purpose UAVs
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)
Foreign adversaries use fake consulting jobs on social media to gather sensitive information from U.S
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
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, 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
Tensions flared in the South China Sea after a Philippine Navy vessel allegedly entered waters near Huangyan Dao on Saturday, prompting Chinas military to issue a formal protest and warning. According to a
One Israeli soldier was killed and two others injured when Palestinian resistance fired a missile at an Israeli armored vehicle in Gaza on Saturday and ambushed a rescue team with an explosive device. Military helicopters evacuated the casualties to Beilinson and Tel Hashomer hospitals in Tel Aviv