The Australian government has allocated AUD4.1 billion to acquire additional HIMARSs, long-range missiles, and guided weapons. The picture shows the US Army firing HIMARS during Exercise ‘Eager Lion’ in Jordan. (US Army/Sgt 1st Class Steven Queen)
The Australian government has allocated AUD4.1 billion (USD2.7 billion) to acquire long-range strike systems and manufacture longer-range munitions in Australia.
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On Oct. 26, 2022, eight months after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, reading the news felt something like watching a Star Wars movie. At the United Nations, Russia, represented by a senior Russian foreign ministry official, was threatening to attack commercial Western satellites. Providing intelligence or communication services to the Ukrainian army, the official said, […]
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The aviation industry faces production cost challenges amid high inflation and post-COVID-19 economic woes. However, the F-35 fighter is still crucial in modern warfare.
F-35: a lethal weapon in today’s era
The F-35, a product of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, is known as the “quarterback of heaven,” thanks to its formidable capabilities. Its speed reaches Mach 1.6, powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine.
An F-35 pilot instructor highlights the importance of this aircraft’s situational awareness in combat.
The UK has sent 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine in a bid to support the country amid the conflict with Russia. These tanks are part of a military aid package that includes self-propelled howitzers and armored vehicles.
Challenger 2 tank delivery
The Contact Group in Ukraine confirmed the arrival of the 14 British Challenger 2 tanks in the country. Although precise information on the delivery time was not provided, sources suggest that the first tank arrived at the end of March.
The US Army’s strategy for a powerful sixth-generation fighter is known as NGAD.
The US Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Domination ( NGAD ) program would prioritize ideas like “special warfare” and “spectral dominance,” according to the service’s fiscal 2023 budget request.
NGAD: Air Dominance and Space Warfare
The next-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter platform is expected to dominate the skies well into the 2070s, but the US military is already looking to the future to preserve air superiority over its adversaries.
The US military has positioned MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Philippines, marking a milestone in bilateral military cooperation during the annual Balikatan military exercises.
MQ-9 Reaper in action
MQ-9 Reaper drones are engaged in intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance missions as part of Exercise Balikatan, the largest joint U.S.-Philippines deployment.
The California Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing has deployed these drones to Cubi Point, Subic Bay, on the island of Luzon.
Equipped with cameras and multispectral aiming systems, they support land and sea maneuvers.
The recent debut of the US B-21 Raider bomber has left military analysts wondering how China will respond with its own stealth bomber, the Xian H-20.
Development of the H-20 in China
China has longed for a stealth bomber for more than two decades. Their interest dates back to the downing of an F-117 Nighthawk in the Kosovo War, from which they obtained parts to analyze and learn about stealth technology.
From AI-powered data links to new radar-absorbent fiberglass.
As the Russian Air Force continues to conduct combat tests of its new Su-57 fighters in Ukraine, of which 10 are currently in service, and 10-14 more are expected to join the fleet this year, new information has emerged about a number of new technologies being developed for the aircraft.
Russian deliveries of military supplies to India have come to a standstill as the countries struggle to find a payment mechanism that does not breach US sanctions, according to Indian officials with knowledge of the matter.
Indian arms payments of over $2 billion have stagnated for nearly a year. Russia has stopped providing credit for a supply of spare parts worth about $10 billion and two batteries of the S-400 missile defense system that have not yet been delivered, according to the officials, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.