China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace
The Vlissingen, the second mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program and the first intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, has started its first sea trials off Concarneau, France. The trials, which began on March 27, 2025, will assess the vessels propulsion, maneuverability, and overall performance before its scheduled delivery at the end of 2025
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to
Images of an all-new Russian Pantsir-SM-SV Air defense system deployed in the Ukrainian battleground has appeared online this week. According to Russian social media channels, this is an improved tracked version of the Pantsir-S1 and consists of the GM-352M1E chassis, which provides increased cross-country ability
A newly released Iranian state media video shows two senior military officials driving through a large underground weapons storage facility packed with missiles and rockets, presenting Irans standoff attack capabilities while also revealing a vulnerability. The footage features Maj
The first AH-64E Apache attack reconnaissance helicopter for the Australian Army has reached the final assembly stage at Boeings production facility in Mesa, Arizona. Designated AT001, the helicopter is undergoing structural, electrical, and mechanical installations before entering flight testing later this year
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has ordered an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of classified information. A memorandum issued on March 21 tasked the Director for Defense Intelligence (Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement, and Security) with leading the probe
Patria has presented its ARVE self-propelled howitzer prototype at its Arctic Event in Rovaniemi, Finland, from March 17 to 19, unveiling new defense platforms with a focus on sub-arctic infantry operations. The ARVE is based on the 155 K 98 towed howitzer and integrates the gun onto a SISU E13TP 8×8 truck, enhancing mobility while retaining the original weapons operation
The Philippines and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to counter false narratives and propaganda from China in the East China Sea and South China Sea, emphasizing strategic communication as a key tool for defending international law and regional stability. During a
France plans to station Rafale F5 fighter jets armed with ASN4G hypersonic nuclear cruise missiles at Luxeuil Air Base near the German border, expanding its nuclear deterrence program. President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement during a visit to the airbase, outlining a $1