The US Capitol building in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)
The US Congress has approved a budget outline that will provide USD886 billion for defence in fiscal year (FY) 2024, which is the same as President Joe Biden’s request and up USD28 billion or 3.3% from the FY 2023 enacted level.
The Senate endorsed the plan on 1 June, a day after the House of Representatives did the same. Biden signed the measure into law on 3 June.
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The Indian Army seeks to arm in-service BMP-2 ICVs – pictured above taking part in an Indian Army exercise in November 2022 – with anti-tank guided missiles. (Janes/Kapil Kajal)
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has outlined plans to procure anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and general-purpose machine guns (GPMG) for the Indian Army.
The projects, which indicate India’s efforts to enhance firepower along its borders with China and Pakistan, were initiated through requests for information (RFIs) issued by the MoD in early June.
The British Army will shortly launch the competition to find a commercial Strategic Training Partner to help deliver the Future Collective Training System (pictured: soldiers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, training in Morocco in late 2022). (Crown copyright)
Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) has announced that it is leading the seven-company Alliance team to bid to become the Strategic Training Partner (STP) for the British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).
The INSAS rifle has served with the Indian military for nearly two decades but has gained a reputation as one of the worst rifles ever created.
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Lockheed Martin could be closer to making the SR-72 “Darkstar,” the successor to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, a reality. Although the Darkstar is currently only a theory, it could become a reality in the next decade.
The Legacy of the SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 Blackbird, still the world’s fastest manned aircraft, set a record in 1976 by reaching speeds in excess of Mach 3.2. Even modern fifth-generation jets like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 Raptor can’t match their speed.
SR-72: The possible hypersonic successor
The Darkstar SR-72, also known as the Blackbird 2.
The US Air Force has officially announced the start of the competition for the design of its new stealth fighter within the framework of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. The winning designer of the next-generation airframe is expected to be announced next year.
The Department of the Air Force has published a classified call for an engineering and manufacturing development contract with the goal of awarding a contract in 2024. The NGAD is intended to be the future replacement for the F-22, the first fifth-generation fighter in the world.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Raymond Maddocks
A video has recently emerged showing what, at first glance, seems to be a Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, or CIWS, in someone’s garage. On closer inspection, it turns out the Phalanx is actually a scale model which can spray BB gun pellets at an astonishing rate.
Yes, a guy built an airsoft Phalanx in his garage.
In the video, which can be viewed in the Tweet below, we see a miniaturized Phalanx placed on the back of a pickup truck facing a target.
The fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft, still under development, is expected to become the main fighter for the Russian Navy and its allies.
Its Russian system of sensors and technology gives it a significant advantage over its Chinese and American competitors. Learn about the six most notable features of this combat aircraft.
Six radars integrated into its fuselage
The Su-57 has up to six radars distributed throughout the hull, allowing it to track up to 60 targets simultaneously in a multi-frequency range.
(Photo by Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
After months of anticipation and preparation, Ukraine’s long-promised counteroffensive finally appears to be underway.
Recent information emerging from the front lines seems to indicate intense fighting spread Sunday beyond the Bakhmut area in northeastern Donetsk Oblast, where the two sides have been bogged down in a bloody slog over small chunks of territory for nearly a year.
Known for being the site of Japan’s historic World War II surrender, the battleship USS Missouri continues to captivate generations with its commanding presence.
Converted to a museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Missouri has become a symbol of sacrifice, heroism, and service to Americans and the entire world.
USS Missouri: A Legendary Story of Service and Bravery
USS Missouri played a crucial role in the Pacific theater during iconic battles like Iwo Jima and Okinawa.