In the wake of a tragic Osprey aircraft crash off Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan has formally requested the United States to halt all Osprey flights until the safety of the aircraft is assured. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced this on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a thorough safety reassessment
South Koreas Hanwha Ocean is leading a government-backed research initiative focusing on defense and security technology for the construction of covert warships. According to a press release issued by the company on November 29, Hanwha Ocean has inked a contract with the Korea Research Institute for Defense Technology Planning and Advancement
The Lithuanian State Border Guard Service has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for three five-bladed
An Osprey tilt-rotor plane belonging to the U.S
Virgin Atlantic has conducted the first transatlantic flight utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) aboard a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, departing from London's Heathrow and landing at New York's JFK airport. This flight, supported by government funding, aims to showcase the feasibility of a greener approach to aviation
Unidentified individuals hijacked the Liberian-flagged tanker Central Park, linked to Israel, off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, according to maritime security company Ambrey. The vessel is operated by Zodiac Maritime, part of the Zodiac Group owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy are in the process of acquiring 15 C-295 transport aircraft, according to reports. The acquisition, currently in an advanced stage of approval at the Ministry of Defence, involves nine aircraft for the Navy and six for the Indian Coast Guard
Norway, in collaboration with Germany and lead industrial partner Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG), has officially commenced the development of the next-generation strike missile. KONGSBERG, known for the current Naval Strike Missile (NSM), will take the lead in crafting the new SuperSonic Strike Missile (3SM) Tyrfing, set to complement the NSM and expected to be operational by 2035
The Ukrainian armed forces have recently taken possession of a 3D-printed long-range unmanned aircraft, courtesy of a collaborative effort between an American-Ukrainian non-governmental organization (NGO) and Germany's Donaustahl GmbH
The United States has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan, providing 400 Tomahawk missiles and related equipment at an estimated cost of $2.35 billion