Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) and Reynolds LLC have officially disclosed their merger to develop small-sized gas turbine engines tailored unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), with thrust capacities up to 200 kgf. Plans to form a merger was revealed at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition
Japan's Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is investigating the sharing of a photo and information on social media related to a missile model believed to be under development. The posts, which have since been removed, were not confidential, according to JASDF officials
The Netherlands has pledged €20 million towards a collective effort aimed at supplying Ukraine with 1 million First Person View (FPV) drones. These drones, operated remotely with the pilot viewing through VR glasses, are part of Ukraine's urgent request for aid in countering Russian military superiority
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), has finalized a mass production contract for the laser anti-aircraft weapon (Block-Ⅰ). This project, part of South Korea's "Korean Star Wars" initiative utilizing laser technology in weaponry, was awarded to Hanwha Aerospace Co
In an operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and environmental crimes, troops from Operation CATRIMANI II destroyed 11 illegal runways used for aircraft in the Yanomami Indigenous Land (TIY). Conducted between July 3 and 7 in the Campos Novos region, the mission marked a crucial step in disrupting logistical support for illicit activities, Brazilian defense ministry said in a statement
South Korea's military is reportedly contemplating the acquisition of Polish-made combat drones, likely the ‘Warmate” platform. The South Korean defense authorities plan to dispatch a delegation to Poland to inspect the drones and evaluate their suitability for operations on the Korean Peninsula, government officials were quoted as saying by local media
The Netherlands has confirmed the imminent delivery of F-16 fighters and Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, following a two-day official visit by Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and Foreign Affairs counterpart Caspar Veldkamp on July 7. “The promised F-16s will not be long in coming,” Brekelmans
Poland has signed a new agreement for the logistic support of its PILICA anti-aircraft missile and artillery systems. The
The Russian-Indian joint venture Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited has transferred 35,000 Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles to the Indian armed forces. The founders of the enterprise from the Russian side are Rosoboronexport and the Kalashnikov Concern of the Rostec State Corporation
The Spanish Army has tested the Future Soldier System, SISCAP, developed by Indra and GMV, at the Toledo Infantry Academy. SISCAP is designed to integrate soldiers into digitalized environments, equipping them with information, communication, and fire effectiveness technologies, and improving situational awareness