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USAF retires last Boeing KC-10 Extender
The US Air Force (USAF) retired its last Boeing KC-10 Extender air-to-air tanker on 26 September, according to a statement by the service.Full story -
IAI drums up interest in new Wind Demon missile
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) displayed its new Wind Demon air-to-surface missile during the recently concluded Asian Defense and Security Exhibition (ADAS) in...Full story -
US Army likely to consolidate UAS acquisition programmes in future
The tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS) programmes in the US Army might be all over the place now, but this could change in the coming years, said senior officials...Full story -
REPMUS 2024: Portuguese Navy unveils Trator Do Mar USV
The Portuguese Navy has unveiled a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) dubbed Trator Do Mar, at NATO's Exercise ‘REPMUS 24' (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with...Full story -
US contracts JASSM missiles for European customers
The US has contracted Lockheed Martin to deliver AGM-158B-2 Joint Air-To-Surface Stand-off Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER) weapons to European customers.Full story -
South Korea displays new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile
South Korea displayed its Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile for the first time at a parade to mark the country's Armed Forces Day on 1 October.Full story -
Ukraine conflict: US to transfer more SDB glide bombs for stand-off strike
The United States is to send Boeing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDBs) to Ukraine to better enable the country's air force to conduct standoff strikes into occupied and...Full story -
Brazil's helicopter carrier begins first maintenance docking
Brazilian Navy helicopter carrier NAM Atlantico (A140) entered the Almirante Régis dry dock on 23 September for the ship's first maintenance docking since its...Full story -
Indian, Israeli companies set up firm to support MRSAM
India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has formed a joint venture (JV) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to sustain missile systems designed by the Israeli firm.Full story -
ADEX 2024: Turkish Aerospace reveals details of Azerbaijani Su-25 upgrade
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) provided more details of the upgrade it is carrying out on Azerbaijan's Sukhoi Su-25 ground-attack aircraft during the Azerbaijan International...Full story -
ADEX 2024: STM completes development of anti-tank warhead for Kargu loitering munition
Turkish company STM displayed a Kargu loitering munition fitted with a model of a new interchangeable anti-tank warhead at the Azerbaijan International Defence...Full story -
Northrop Grumman tests hybrid satcom capability across LEO, GEO
Programme officials at Northrop Grumman have demonstrated a hybrid satellite communications (satcom) capability, which company officials claim can maintain resilient...Full story -
US announces possible sale of AGM-88Gs to Australia
The US Department of State has approved a potential sale of 100 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range (AARGM-ERs) for Australia under the...Full story -
UK flies Eurofighter ECRS Mk 2 E-Scan radar
BAE Systems and its programme partners have flown the Leonardo European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk 2 aboard a Eurofighter Typhoon testbed aircraft.Full story -
Airbus flies first H145M light attack helicopter for Germany
The first H145M Leichter Kampfhubschrauber (LKH) helicopter for Germany made its maiden flight from Airbus Helicopters' Donauwörth production facility on 27 September.Full story -
Northrop Grumman to help Lithuania produce medium-calibre ammunition
Northrop Grumman has signed an agreement with the Lithuanian government to help Lithuanian industry to produce medium-calibre ammunition, according to a company...Full story -
USSF development begins on new GPS resiliency programme
US Space Force (USSF) officials are aiming to fast-track prototype development of a new GPS resiliency initiative, designed to bolster the current network of space-based...Full story -
HII acknowledges welding shortcuts on carriers and submarines as lawmakers investigate
HII confirmed on 27 September that it found and reported welding issues at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) yard, which builds the nuclear-powered nation's aircraft...Full story -
MDA selects Northrop Grumman to produce GPI weapon
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman as the prime contractor for development of the agency's Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) system, specifically...Full story -
Saab, Inc to build new munitions factory in Michigan
Saab, Inc, the US subsidiary of the Swedish defence firm, is building a new munitions facility in Grayling, Michigan, the company announced in a 24 September statement....Full story