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Russia expands production of Felon fighter jets
Russia has taken a new step in expanding its production capabilities for the new-generation Su-57 Felon fighter jet, with the construction of new facilities...
Istari Digital prepares to revolutionize aviation with Flyer Øne
In a groundbreaking development for the aviation industry, Istari Digital has announced its latest project, Flyer Øne, a revolutionary modification of Lockheed Martin’s Skunk...
Final F-5 adversary mission concludes at Kingsley Field
On August 7, 2024, the last contracted F-5 adversary aircraft completed its final mission supporting F-15C student training at Kingsley Field in Oregon.
This marked...
US greenlights $3.5 billion Apache sale to Seoul
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the sale of 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea, a deal valued at...
Israel sends a clear signal to Iran
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted an extensive aerial refueling exercise simulating long-range flight operations deep behind enemy lines.
The drill, held on Thursday, involved...
Explosions follow Russian bomber crash in Irkutsk region
A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed near the village of Mikhailovka in the Irkutsk region on the evening of August 15, leading to a series...
Russian sabotage suspected in German military base incidents
German lawmakers Marcus Faber and Konstantin von Notz have expressed concerns that recent incidents at two military bases in Germany could be the result...
Poland’s drills near Kaliningrad stir Russian worries
Russian sources have voiced concerns over recent Polish military exercises near the border with Russia's Kaliningrad region, alleging that the drills were rehearsals for...
Russia promotes Lancet-E suicide drone for global market
At this year's Army 2024 exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to view the "Lancet-E" loitering munition system on display for the first time.
The system,...
Poland signs $850 million missile deal with U.S.
Poland has finalized a new agreement with the United States to purchase several hundred AIM-120C AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, according to a statement from the...
Boeing secures $2.56B deal to build E-7A radar planes for US Air Force
Boeing has been awarded a $2.56 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop two rapid prototype E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control...
Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 in Kursk region
On Saturday, August 10, Russian military correspondents reported that Ukrainian Defense Forces had shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in the Kursk region.
According...
Ukrainian troops hit Russian Mi-8 helicopter with FPV drone
Ukrainian activist and volunteer Serhii Sternenko has released new footage showing another successful strike on a Russian helicopter using a first-person view (FPV) drone.
The...
Drones strike Russian air base in the Lipetsk region
On the night of August 9, a series of drone strikes targeted a Russian military airfield on the outskirts of Lipetsk, igniting a massive...
Bulgarian company launches suicide drone production
Bulgarian company Samel-90 has launched an assembly line for a new one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named SAMJET.
Developed in collaboration with Swiss defense...
Anduril secures $1.5 billion to hyperscale defense manufacturing
Anduril Industries announced today that it has secured $1.5 billion in Series F funding to enhance defense manufacturing capabilities.
As noted by the company, this...
Ukraine claims Su-35 fighter shoot down in Kursk region
Several Ukrainian sources closely linked to the military have reported the loss of one of Russia's advanced Su-35 fighter jets in the Kursk region.
The...
Ukrainian FPV drone strikes Russian attack helicopter
A Ukrainian FPV kamikaze drone has damaged a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in the Kursk region on August 6.
The incident marks a significant development...