The contract value is in the “lower-two-digit million-euro” range, according to platform manufacturer Rheinmetall.
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The Aarok UAV prototype displayed at the Paris Air Show 2023, demonstrated with various French payloads and capabilities. (Janes/Olivia Savage)
Turgis & Gaillard has unveiled a new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called Aarok at the Paris Air Show 2023, held from 19 to 25 June.
Hanwha Systems will partner with Leonardo to develop AESA radars for export. Hanwha Systems has earlier developed AESA radars for South Korea’s KF-21 fighter aircraft (pictured) in collaboration with the ADD. (Defense Acquisition Program Administration)
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems has signed an agreement with Leonardo to collaborate on the development and export of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars for light combat aircraft (LCA).
On June 15, 2023, a convoy of white soldiers hit an improvised explosive device near Keibané, Mali, killing two and wounding eleven. They brutally retaliated against local villagers, killing five, including the local village chief. Unfortunately, this kind of savagery is nothing new for many in Mali, the Central African Republic, Libya, and other countries in Africa where the Wagner Group, a Russian-backed and oligarch-supported mercenary group, has taken up residence.
A rendering of the Stingray very low Earth orbit space vehicle. (EOI Space)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking industry input on the viability of developing and fielding very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellites for use by the US armed forces, according to a pair of recent solicitations.
JS Atago, USS Benfold, and ROKS Yulgok Yi seen here conducting a trilateral BMD exercise in the Sea of Japan. (JMSDF)
Japan’s Aegis-equipped destroyers that are presently deployed for ballistic missile defence (BMD) duties will revert to air-defence roles once the country operates dedicated BMD vessels.
This is according to information provided by the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s (MoD’s) press office in response to questions from
Janes
on the country’s future sea-based BMD capabilities.
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When I reported to the Air Force Academy, I knew it was where I belonged. I was ready to start my new life, ready to achieve my goals of becoming an officer and a pilot in the world’s greatest Air Force.
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Recent long-range attacks made by Ukraine – like the one today on the Chongar Bridge in Crimea – have spurred speculation as to what weapons are being employed. One of those that has been promised but has still not been confirmed as operational is the U.S.-donated Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), although there certainly has been rumors and claims about its use..
But a top Pentagon official on Thursday testified before Congress that those weapons won’t come online until this Fall.
In this article, we will explore the role of combat helicopters in the Indian Armed Forces and the recent developments in the Army Aviation Corps. Focusing on the nine helicopters currently in service with the Indian Army, we will delve into their features, capabilities, and significance in tactical combat situations. From advanced attack helicopters to versatile utility helicopters, the Indian Armed Forces are equipped with a diverse fleet that plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s security.
In recent years, the development of hypersonic missiles has become a topic of great interest and concern among nations seeking to gain a strategic advantage in modern warfare. Iran, one of the key players in the geopolitical landscape, has unveiled its latest achievement – the Fattah Hypersonic Ballistic Missile. This article will explore the capabilities and implications of Iran’s new hypersonic missile and its impact on global security.