Saudi Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili (centre) inspects a Chun-Moo multiple rocket launcher during a visit to Jizan and Najran. (Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
South Korean-made Chun-Moo multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) were seen for the first time in Saudi service on 31 March, when Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili visited military units deployed to defend the kingdom’s border with Yemen.
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The F-35 Lightning II, America’s most advanced fighter jet, was tested in Eastern Europe during Russia’s offensive in Ukraine in 2022. US F-35A units arrived in support of NATO and accumulated valuable experience on the battlefield.
The mission in Eastern Europe
The main objective of the F-35s in Eastern Europe was to collect as much electronic information as possible from surface-to-air missiles and aircraft in the region to build a map to guide NATO operations. If the situation spreads to NATO member countries, its role would also be adding military might to defend the alliance.
Germany is procuring 227 more BvS10s under the CATV programme with Sweden and the UK (left to right: troop transport, medical evacuation, logistics, command-and-control, and recovery versions). (BAE Systems Hägglunds)
The Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, approved the procurement of 227 more BvS10 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) programme, the German Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on its website on 29 March.
Asked to provide a recipe for World War III, many historically minded analysts might mention growing belligerence by dissatisfied great powers; inconsistent system responses; and a succession of economic downturns and domestic political upheavals, followed by a short-term crisis that pushes the system to the brink. Yet a new set of risks is emerging. Today, […]
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On August 1st, 2022, the small mining town of Soledar in Ukraine had apartments, buildings, and houses. Fast forward to January 10th, 2023, and it had turned to rubble.
That same afternoon, a statement on the app Telegram surfaced claiming Wagner “took control of this entire territory of Soledar.” But even though the Russian army has been fighting across Ukraine for months. This message didn’t come from them. It came from Yevgeny Prigozhin. A Russian oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Army Air Corps Wildcat helicopters may take on the manned surveillance role within the UK. (Janes/Patrick Allen)
BritishArmy Air Corps (AAC) Wildcat battlefield observation helicopters are being proposed to take over the manned surveillance role within the UK, duties currently held by Gazelle light observation helicopters.
A CH-53K King Stallion lifts a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during an exercise. (US Marine Corps)
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky company is preparing to increase production of its CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter following the recent achievement of several milestones, according to programme officials.
Sikorsky, which has delivered nine CH-53Ks to the US Marine Corps (USMC), including four in 2022, is poised to boost the production rate “over the next couple of years” to two a month, or “roughly 24 a year”, said Bill Falk, Sikorsky’s CH-53K programme director.
The Boeing AH-64 Apache is the primary assault helicopter of the United States Army. It was named after a nomadic tribe of Native Americans whose life centered around buffalo. The Apache has proven to be a significant component of the modern American military force structure due to its powerful weapon systems.
What makes this helicopter so special?
It’s not the flying surfaces or performance specs that set the Apache apart from other helicopters; rather, it’s the Integrated Helmet and Visor System (IHADSS) worn by the entire crew.
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The Netherlands will be procuring new U.S. and Israeli-made long-range weapons systems for the Dutch Air Force, Navy, and Army, citing an outstanding need for such capabilities in each of the domains. The move comes amid an expansive overhaul of the country’s military strategy spurred in part by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the growing threat posed by Russia.
The United States Air Force’s sixth-generation stealth fighter has taken to the skies, signaling the beginning of a new era of aerial dominance.
Sixth generation fighter
Most details of the sixth-generation demo plane remain elusive for safety reasons, but Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and other service leaders have clearly characterized it as a “family of systems.”
Miniature drones will work in groups or swarms, which pilots will manage in larger aircraft. Some of these unmanned systems are called Collaborative Combat Aircraft by the Air Force.