Airbus has completed a new flight-test campaign for the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, showcasing its capabilities by dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over 400 meters on the ground. Over a two-week period in south-western and central Spain, the A400M performed six drops, three using red-coloured retardant and three using water
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented a modular modification for the Su-75 Checkmate light tactical fighter jet, introducing the capability to interchange the cockpit between single-seat, double-seat, or unmanned configurations based on mission requirements. The patent, obtained by the government-controlled
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The Central Military District of Russia has received a batch of 15 upgraded T-90M Proryv main battle tanks featuring new turret and engine. These tanks are now part of the combat vehicle pools of armored and motor rifle units within the combined arms army of the Central Military District
South Koreas Ministry of National Defense and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) disclosed that the countrys first military reconnaissance satellite was launched on Saturday, December 2, at approximately 3:19 a.m
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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
HENSOLDT, in collaboration with RAFAEL, is advancing its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system for deployment on naval vessels, showcasing its efficacy in neutralizing air defense radars during test campaigns. On November 27, HENSOLDT said it has initiated a collaboration with RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Haifa/Israel, to develop electronic protection capabilities for naval vessels
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 Kaluga Electromechanical Plant, part of the Avtomatika concern, has inked a deal with Turing Flying Machines LLC to commence the production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The initial pre-production models of the T-300 and TFM-15 unmanned aerial systems have been crafted at KEMZ