The integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) project Consortium showcased the usage of autonomous unmanned ground systems for various defence missions, including intelligence gathering, casualty evacuation and last mile re-supply at the project’s penultimate demonstration in Versailles, France. The event was led by Safran and Nexter and supported by other consortium members. All the partners…

Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Frank Kendall selected Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, as the sole candidate location to replace its MC-12 Liberty with the AT-802U Sky Warden and to convert the MC-12 Formal Training Unit to the AT-802U Total Force Integration FTU. Will Rogers ANGB will receive 28 AT-802Us and about 80…

In an ever-evolving global security landscape, strategic partnerships between nations are сгᴜсіаɩ to ensure mutual defeпѕe capabilities and technological advancements. A testament to this principle is the recent collaboration between Saudi Arabian companies and the Turkish defeпѕe sector in the construction of the Bayraktar Akinci High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) drones. This collaboration reflects not only the…

To meet a French агmed services requirement for a medium transport helicopter, Sud-Aviation flew the prototype SE.3200 Frelon (hornet) on 10 June 1959. Powered by three Turmo IIIB turboshafts, the SE.3200 had large external fuel tanks that left the interior clear for a maximum of 28 troops, and a swing-tail fuselage to simplify cargo loading.…

Years ago, both the Boeing X-32 and the Lockheed Martin X-35 were battling to win the right to become the next Joint Strike Fighter. As history notes, Boeing lost to the Lockheed Martin F-35. However, the rivalry between the two airplanes may have improved the design and performance of the F-35 Lighting II. Years ago,…

The CH-54 Tarhe, also called Skycrane or flying insect, was manufactured by Sikorsky. The nickname Skycrane derives from its heavy load cargo lifting mission. As for insect-it’s a nickname given by pilots for its unusual design. During the Vietnam War this versatile helicopter was used for various missions, including recovery, rescue, infantry transport, medical supply…

The A-10 Warthog is an iconic US Air Force plane with a powerful history. It has engaged in countless battles and saved countless lives. In this article, we’ll look at five facts you need to know about the Warthog – from its powerful weapons to its remarkable design. The A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog Was Developed in…

One of Draken Europe’s L-159E jets flew a sortie over the North Sea to provide live threat replication against one of the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft. This marked the first occasion that Draken Europe have provided this agile aggressor training capability using L-159E platform – and a first for the United…

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has committed to transfer a number of Japanese-made UH-1J utility helicopters to beef up the disaster response capabilities of the Army Aviation Regiment of the Philippine Army (PA). The JGSDF pledge was announced on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting between the two armies during the first-ever Japan-Philippine-US Trilateral…

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a framework contract with a maximum value of approximately $410 million (approximately 1.89 billion Lei) to supply up to seven “Watchkeeper X” tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, with a validity of five years. No specific purchase order under the contract…