Belgium reportedly set to acquire Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system
Belgium appears set to adopt the SAMP/T NG missile defense system developed by European defense giant MBDA, according…
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Romania drafts bill to allow military action against unauthorized drones
The Ministry of Defense of Romania has proposed new legislation allowing Romanian forces to engage and, if necessary,…
What is the Iron Beam laser anti-air system developed by Israel?
Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), valued at…
Thales’ Toutatis loitering munition to be operational by 2025
Thales has announced that its Toutatis loitering munition will be ready for operational deployment by 2025. Designed to…
Czech Republic orders two Embraer C-390 Millennium multirole airlifters
The Czech Ministry of Defense has formalized its acquisition of two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, becoming…
Does the UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement threaten the FCAS program?
The United Kingdom and Germany have formalized a landmark deal, the ‘Trinity House Agreement,’ to strengthen their cooperation…
France advances with VISION stargazing navigation technology for aircraft
The French Ministry of Armed Forces’ Defense Innovation Agency (AID) announced significant progress in developing its VISION project,…
France to deliver three upgraded Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine in early 2025
France is set to supply three Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine during the first quarter of 2025. …
North Korea has sent fighter pilots to Russia; S.Korea mulls Ukraine aid: report
North Korea has sent fighter pilots to Russia to assist in the war against Ukraine, according to multiple…
Navy pilots killed in EA-18G Washington crash had just returned from Middle East
The two US Navy pilots who were killed when their EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier in…
Ilyushin Il-76 freighter shot down by RSF fighters in North Darfur
An Ilyushin Il-76 freighter crashed in Malha, North Darfur, after being shot down by a local paramilitary group. …
UK successfully test airborne laser defense system to counter infrared missiles
The British Ministry of Defence has reported successful trials of a laser self-protection system, which demonstrated the system’s…
South Korea reconsiders $3.5B Apache helicopter deal over Ukraine war lessons
South Korea’s military is reviewing its plans to purchase an additional 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the…
Video shows USAF F-22 Raptor tire blowout during takeoff at Kadena
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor had to abort takeoff due to a tire blowout at Kadena Air…
US Navy confirms loss of two aviators in EA-18G Growler crash on Mount Rainier
A US Navy EA-18G Growler crashed east of Mount Rainier in the US state of Washington, and the…
Greece declines request to join NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
Greece has turned down a request from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to participate in NATO air patrols over…
French Rafale jets fly over US to honor Lafayette bicentennial
Between October 17 and 21, two Dassault Rafale jets and an Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix tanker from the…
US and UK aircraft carrier strike groups assemble for colossal NATO exercise
Aircraft carrier strike groups from the Unites States (US) Navy and British Royal Navy have assembled in the…