The roll-out of the first flight model of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) attack drone equipped with a flat jet nozzle for reduced radar visibility took place at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant (NAZ) recently. The machine is preparing for tests and the first flight, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko told local media today
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) said that a prototype of its new Unmanned Aircraft System called ‘Mojave, unveiled Thursday, took to the skies for the first time this summer
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Thales unveiled XTRAIM, a new weapon sight offering day/night decamouflage capabilities that previously could only be achieved by using several separate pieces of equipment, on Tuesday. It is compatible with all shoulder-fired assault rifles (HK416) and light machine guns (Minimi), providing users with an unparalleled precision night-firing capability
Saudi Arabias air defenses shot down several ballistic missiles and drones launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels. Spokesman for the armed forces of Yemen, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement this morning that they are targeting number of targets in Riyadh, Jeddah, Taif, Jizan, Najran and Asir
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The UK Ministry of Defense today deployed Sky Sabre air defense system that has the ability to hit a tennis ball-sized object travelling at the speed of sound. 16 Regiment Royal Artillery is now accepting into service the first tranche of Sky Sabre and further procurements will be configured to operate in all parts of the globe, the MoD said in a statement
Rheinmetall announced Friday it is supplying new simulation technology for the German Armys Combat Training Centre. Earlier this year, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded Rheinmetall a procurement contract for 440 “Training Device, Duel Simulator (AGDUS), Passive Vehicle” systems
As the delivery of Russian-made S-400 missile systems continues smoothly, the Indian Defence Ministry has said their induction will “significantly enhance” the air defence capability of the nation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India for a bilateral meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 6
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced today that it had merged with the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer and the MiG aerospace firm. UAC Board of Directors approved the merger of the three companies on November 30