MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV Joins RIMPAC 2024
GA-ASI’s MQ-9B maritime patrol UAV participated in the RIMPAC 2024 naval exercise to support maritime ISR operations.
USA News
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
U.K. Tests Laser Weapon By Firing at a Light Drone
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) conducted tests on the High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS).
Air
Greece Secures its F-35 Lightning II Jets
Greece has completed its application procedure for 20 F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a LOA through a Foreign Military Sale.
Air
Logistics
KC-46A Performs a 45-hour long Non-stop Flight Test
The USAF KC-46A completed a 45-hour non-stop flying test, showcasing the fleet that can reach anywhere in the World by non-stop flying.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
FIA2024: General Atomics Displays EMALS for UAVs
General Atomics Electromagnetics is displaying its electromagnetic launch systems (EMALS) compatible with UAVs at FIA2024 organised in the U.K.
Air
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET
GE Aerospace has announced the extension of its collaboration with TUSAŞ on HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft.
Air
Romania Commences Negotiations for F-35 Deal
After years of negotiations, Romania and Lockheed Martin are close to signing a $5.9 billion deal to acquire 32 F-35 fighters.
Air
Lockheed Martin Delivers TR-3 Upgrade for F-35
Lockheed Martin has announced that the deliveries of TR3-standard F-35 fighters have begun.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Greece Trims “Blinken Package”
Greece has refused to buy second-hand Freedom-class LCS and M2A2 Bradley IFVs due to the ill state of the equipment included in the Blinken Package.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Approves AGM-114 ATGM and APKWS Sale to Czech Republic
The U.S. has approved the sale of AGM-114 Hellfire ATGM and APKWS II laser-guided rockets to the Czech Republic.
Space
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
Expo and Air Show
Hanwha Aerospace Exhibits KF-21’s Engine at Farnborough
Republic of Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit its KF-21’s Engine based on General Aerospace’s GE F414 at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Air
Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper
Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.
Weapon / Missile
Morocco Buys Long-Range ATACMS
Morocco has ordered an undetermined quantity of long-range MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) from the U.S. to improve its defence capabilities.
