Poland's first domestically assembled AW149 armed utility helicopter has made its maiden flight, marking a key step in the countrys ongoing military modernization program. The flight took place on 14 April at the PZL-Świdnik facility, Leonardo's Polish subsidiary, and was officially announced on 24 April
Chad has reportedly received two Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense systems as part of military support from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to enhance its air defense capabilities. According to reports, the systems were purchased by the U
Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, a senior official in Russias General Staff, was killed in a car explosion in the Moscow suburb of Balashikha today, according to the Investigative Committee's spokesperson, Svetlana Petrenko. “According to preliminary information, the explosion killed the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik,” Petrenko
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Airbus has signed a major two-way agreement with Saudi Arabia that includes the sale of 10 A330neo long-haul aircraft to the kingdoms national carrier, Saudia, and the purchase of Saudi titanium worth approximately $666 million. Finalized on Wednesday, the deal includes an option for Saudia to acquire 10 additional aircraft
Two Swedish Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets have completed their first close-range interception mission under NATO command, escorting a Russian IL-20 Coot signals intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The mission, conducted as part of NATOs Enhanced Air Policing, marks Swedens first operational deployment of a fighter aircraft division abroad since joining the alliance
As preparations intensify for a major European defence trial in Rome, the European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed a round of system acceptance tests across the continent to verify the readiness of unmanned aerial and ground platforms. The Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign, scheduled for June and July 2025 and hosted by the Italian Army, aims to deploy autonomous systems in realistic field conditions
India has formalized two Joint Declarations of Intent with Russian research institutions to advance cooperation in critical minerals technology and sustainable resource development. The
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Poland has announced the creation of a new "drone army" consisting of unmanned aerial, ground, surface, and underwater systems, as part of a broader strategy to modernize its armed forces and strengthen national defense capabilities. The