Rabdan 8x8 IFV Fires 9M117 ATGM
The Rabdan 8x8 IFV, developed from the Otokar ARMA wheeled armoured vehicle for the UAE, fired a 9M117 ATGM from its 100 mm smoothbore gun.
Defence News
Land
Weapon / Missile
Ammunition
U.S. Approves GBU-53/B SDB-II Sale for Belgian F-35s
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of GBU-53/B SDB-II (Stormbreaker) small-diameter bombs to Belgium for use on F-35A Lightning-II fighter jets.
Regional / Strategy
Air
Chinese H-6 Aircraft Flies Off Alaska
For the first time, Chinese H-6 aircraft flew in the international airspace but near Alaska, alongside Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers.
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
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.
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
Airbus A330 MRTT Conducts Automatic Refuelling at Night
The Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker aircraft became the first tanker to conduct automatic refuelling in the air (A3R) at night.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Why Hürjet Has not Flown at Farnborough
TUSAS and FIA announced that Hürjet Advanced training aircraft would have a demonstration flight in the U.K., but it was cancelled, and TurDef explains why.
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.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Armenia Buys $500m worth of Weapons from Iran
Armenia agreed with Iran for the supply of weapons systems worth $500 million, according to the Iran International, which cites Iranian government sources.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Paraguay Acquires Six A-29 Super Tucano
Embraer confirmed the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force during the Farnborough International Airshow.
Air
E/W
Modernisation
ASELSAN Modernises E-7T AEW&C Aircraft
TUSAŞ has announced the maiden flight of the E-7T Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft modernised with ASELSAN's ESM/ELINT systems.
Weapon / Missile
IAI Unveils Wind Demon Miniature Cruise Missile
Israeli IAI has unveiled its small-sized Wind Demon cruise missile, primarily developed for helicopters.
