Taliban Flies with Black Hawk
The Taliban has access to $85 billion worth of US weapons, Republican congressman and former US Navy reservist Jim Banks said.
USA News
Regional / Strategy
Bilateral Relations
Regional / Strategy
Expo and Air Show
The US Leaves the Middle East while Russia fills the Vacuum
At the International Military-Technical Forum (ARMY 2021), the deputy defence ministers of Russia and Saudi Arabia signed a new agreement on military
Air
The US left Kabul Airport. C-RAM is the solution to provide its safety
The US ended its presence in Afghanistan after 20 years of ruling the country. The Kabul International airport, later renamed Khamid Karzai airport, is an important port for the landlocked country. We will explain how aeroplane security is provided with C-RAM systems.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Qatari F-15QA Ababil is Waiting to Soar
Boeing has officially unveiled its new F-15QA ‘Ababil’ fighter jet for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), which will be delivered later this year.
Weapon / Missile
Israel’s Iron Dome passes first live-fire test in the US
The US Army stated Monday that its first Iron Dome Defence System (IDDS-A) Battery had completed a live-fire test.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Christened Littoral Combat Ship Nantucket
The Navy christened its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), USS Nantucket (LCS 27), in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Navy / Maritime
US Navy Decommissions USS Independence (LCS 2) After 11 Years of Service
US Navy Decommissioned its test and training ship USS Independence (LCS 2) ship. After the decommissioning of Independence, 22 LCS remain in service to the fleet.
Weapon / Missile
Thailand to Acquire 300 Javelin FGM-148 Missiles
The U.S. announced that Thailand wants to acquire 300 Javelin FGM-148 Missiles with an estimated cost of $83.5 million.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Israel to Acquire 18 CH-53K King Stallion
State Department approved the sale of 18 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to Israel to replace its CH-53 Yasurs for $3.4 billion.
Investment
Sensors
Cobham Wants to Takeover British Defence Manufacturer Ultra Despite Government Concerns
US-owned Cobham wants to take over its rival company, Ultra Electronics. Ultra said it had received a takeover bid of £35 per share from Cobham.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
US Navy Ends Rail Gun Programme
The US Navy has ended the railgun project that fires projectiles at up to seven matches using electricity. The Navy’s plans to build an electromagnetic railgun.
Air
Unmanned Systems
13 Additional Protector RG Mk1 for Royal Air Force
The U.K. has exercised the clause in its contract with General Atomics to deliver 13 additional Protector RG Mk1 that had previously been identified as options.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
First Photo of U.S. Remedy to Counter UAS attacks
The U.S. Navy released the photo of the USS Stockdale fitted with the new Optical Dazzling Interdictor (ODIN), which will be used against SWARM attacks consist of UAVs or USVs. The photo was taken while conducting a replenishment at sea with USS Carl Winson (CVN-70).
Air
Space
Unmanned Systems
NASA’s Unmanned Aircraft Destroyed at Research Test Flight
NASA’s X-56B remotely piloted aircraft experienced an incident shortly after take-off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Centre in Edwards, California.
