Lockheed Martin, Airbus select GE CF6 engine for LMXT strategic tanker
Lockheed Martin and Airbus jointly announced the selection of GE Aerospace’s CF6-80E1 engine for the LMXT strategic tanker. The…
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Iran showcases Fattah, its first indigenous hypersonic ballistic missile
Iran unveiled its first locally designed hypersonic ballistic missile on June 6, 2023, during a ceremony in the…
US Air Force offers pilots bonuses to prevent exodus to commercial airlines
The United States (US) Air Force is offering its pilots bonuses of up to $50,000 a year to…
Netherlands to replace Cougar with Caracal helicopters for special operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defense opted to replace its aging fleet of 12 Cougar helicopters with 14 new…
US P-8A Poseidon assists cargo ship harassed by revolutionary guard fast-boats
Details have been released by the United States (US) Navy about an operation to assist a merchant vessel…
Did an AI-enabled drone attack its operator?
Did an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled military drone ‘kill’ its human operator in a recent US military simulation? This…
North Korean spy satellite crashes into sea after failed launch attempt
North Korea’s attempt to launch its first spy satellite, the Malligyong-1, ended in failure after its newly developed…
US accuses China of ‘aggressive’ interception in front of its aircraft: video
The United States (US) has accused a J-16 fighter from the People’s Republic of China’s air force of…
Russia accuses Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow, describing the assault as an “act of terrorism”. …
Amid tensions with Russia and China, the US stands ready for potential space conflict
The United States stands prepared for potential orbital conflicts amid escalating tensions with Russia and China, a top…
Iran’s ballistic missile launch raises concern about nuclear ambitions
Iran has successfully launched an upgraded ballistic missile. According to the local media, it has the longest range…
US Navy sends USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to Guam for typhoon relief operations
The US Navy sent the U.S.S. Nimitz aircraft carrier to Guam on May 24, 2023 to assist in…
US aircraft carrier arrives in Oslo despite Russian criticism: video
Norway is hosting the world’s largest aircraft carrier the United States Ship (USS) Gerald R. Ford, a move…
US Air Force B-1B bombers intercepted by Russian Su-27 fighter jet
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was ordered to intercept two United States (US) Air Force B-1B bombers flying…
New RAF Atlas transport aircraft capable of lifting 37-ton payload arrives in UK
The United Kingdom’s newest Royal Air Force (RAF) Atlas transport aircraft has landed at the Brize Norton station…
Estonia and Latvia consider German IRIS-T missile for collaborative air defense
Estonia and Latvia, two NATO nations that share a border with Russia, are planning to jointly purchase a…
Bombardier private jet proposed as Canada’s next Multi-Mission Aircraft
The Bombardier Global 6500 private jet could form the backbone of Canada’s new Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)…
Lockheed Martin to supply Australia with JASSM long-range missiles
In a contract announcement on May 18, 2023, the United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Lockheed Martin’s…