The U.S. defense and aerospace company Lockheed Martin is thrilled about the opportunity to collaborate again with Turkish partners on the advanced F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. This comes after Congress recently approved the sale of new F-16s and modernization kits to Turkey. “We’re very excited about the opportunity that has recently opened with our […]
Defense firm MBDA has completed a critical qualification firing for the Italian Army’s new GRIFO short-range air defense system featuring the advanced CAMM-ER (Common Anti-Air Modular Missile Extended Range) missile. This milestone marks a major step forward in enhancing Italy’s ground-based air defense capabilities as part of the Enhanced Modular Air Defence Solutions (EMADS) program. […]
Turkey’s indigenous Aksungur medium altitude long endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) successfully struck a target with “pinpoint accuracy” using precision-guided MAM-T munitions during the large-scale Seawolf-II military exercise. The live-fire event demonstrated the combat proven capabilities of the domestically developed armed drone. “The MAM-T shot from the Aksungur UCAV was carried out with pinpoint […]
Northrop Grumman has achieved a major milestone by delivering the first Engagement Operations Center (EOC) for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC). Developed in partnership with Northrop Grumman, IBCS is the centerpiece of the Army’s modernization strategy to revolutionize air and missile defense capabilities. The IBCS […]
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans for Germany to purchase three M142 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers from the United States and subsequently transfer them to Ukrainian forces. The acquisition of the truck-mounted HIMARS system, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, will provide Ukraine’s military with a potent long-range precision strike capability against Russian targets up to […]
Lockheed Martin officials have confirmed that the first F-35 fighter jets for Poland are expected to roll out from the company’s production facility in Fort Worth, Texas this summer. This key milestone remains on schedule despite delays with the aircraft’s Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade package. “The first F-35 planes for Poland are expected to […]
Defense tech innovator Anduril has unveiled Pulsar a cutting-edge family of modular electromagnetic warfare (EW) systems powered by artificial intelligence that promises to revolutionize battlefield dominance. In the rapidly evolving modern warfare landscape, maintaining electromagnetic spectrum supremacy against advancing drone and electronic threats is critical. Pulsar’s Adaptive AI-Powered Countermeasures At the core of Pulsar is […]
Türkiye’s ambitious project to develop a homegrown next-generation fighter jet achieved another major milestone as the KAAN fighter completed its second successful test flight on Monday. This represents a significant step forward in Türkiye’s quest to modernize its air force capabilities and reduce external dependency. Second Test Flight Highlights According to the Presidency of Defense […]
At the DSA 2024 exhibition in Malaysia, FNSS debuts PARS 6×6 fire support Vehicle at DSA 2024 equipped with the new TEBER-II 30/40 Remote Controlled Turret (RCT). The company will also display the lightweight SANCAK 30mm RCT integrated on a PARS 4×4 vehicle at stand 2100C in Hall 2 from May 6-9. The PARS III […]
Northrop Grumman has successfully put its Manta Ray extra-large uncrewed undersea vehicle (XLUUV) prototype through comprehensive in-water testing off the Southern California coast. The at-sea trials in February and March 2024 validated the innovative drone’s hydrodynamic performance and mobility capabilities. During the exercises, the 51-foot long Manta Ray conducted fully submerged operations using all its […]
