| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases British Carrier Group Sails with US Marine F-35s, Two Allied Frigates
The Royal Navy’s new Carrier Strike Group has assembled for the first time, marking the beginning of a new era of operations. HMS Queen Elizabeth is at the centre of the group which is the start of... Canada Suspends Arms Export Permits to Turkey
OTTAWA --- The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Over the last several days, certain allegations have been made regarding Canadia... Eglin F-35 Crash Caused by Tired, Distracted Pilot and New Software Glitch: Report
An investigation has concluded that the May 19 crash of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida was caused by the pilot trying to land at an excessive speed, and a previously unknown ... Serbia Eyes Buying Turkish-Made Combat Drones
BELGRADE, Serbia --- Serbia’s leader said Monday that he plans to purchase Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). President Aleksandar Vucic praised Bayraktar combat drones, noting that Serbia ... New Space Development Agency Awards First Satellite Contracts
The Space Development Agency announced today that two companies won bids to build out Tranche 0 of the tracking layer for the National Defense Space Architecture. Together, those contracts amount to m... Taiwan Says Military Under Pressure from China As Missions Mount
TAIPEI --- Taiwan’s military has launched aircraft to intercept Chinese planes more than twice as much as all of last year, the island’s defence ministry said, describing Taiwan as facing severe secur... Georgia Buys Israeli-Made Air-Defense System, Unsettling Moscow
Since its August 2008 war with Russia, Georgia has sought to restore and improve its air-defense capabilities. The South Caucasus republic is consequently purchasing an advanced Israeli anti-aircraft ... Two-Seat Gripen-F Program Progressing Well, Saab Says
The Gripen F development advanced to a new phase with the first metal cut in March this year. Not only the event flag off the Gripen F production, it also marked an important milestone in the Brazilia... US Air Force Tests Launching Pallets of Missiles from C-17 Transport
EGLIN AFB, Fla. --- The Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation (SDPE) office successfully demonstrated the ability to command and control an experimental Palletized Munitions wea... Milrem to Offer Loitering Munition Launcher on UGV
UVision Air Ltd. and Milrem Robotics have recently joined forces. The joint solution - two of Milrem Robotics' Robotic Combat Vehicles (commonly known as Unmanned Ground Vehicles, UGVs) which are now... EU Justifies Buying Surveillance Drones for Belarus Police
BRUSSELS --- The EU has bought 15 surveillance drones for Belarusian authorities, prompting alarm they could be used against pro-democracy protesters. Lithuanian police handed over the equipment to... Dutch Test Shooting Aid to Counter Drones with Standard Rifle
The threat from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, is increasing rapidly. The Air Force detects many UAS movements at airports and these often pose a serious threat to air traffic, among othe... US Army Puts Robotic Combat Vehicles Through Paces
The Army deemed its first experiment incorporating heavy robotic combat vehicles into its units a success despite not all of the technology functioning as planned. The five-week training event, whi... Esper Tours North Africa to Encourage Stability, Interoperability
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper's visit to Malta and North Africa reminded countries throughout Africa that the United States has interests throughout the continent and will work assiduously with ... Pentagon Continues Bomber Missions to Asia-Pacific
ANDERSEN AFB, Guam --- A pair of B-1B Lancers launched from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to conduct a joint and bilateral Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in the Indo-Pacific, Sept. 30. The bomber... PLA Drones Support Frontline Soldiers in Tibet for First Time
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces adopted 10 UAVs — or drones — to provide logistic support for the first time to soldiers stationed at the remote Motuo region in Southwest Chin... Southcom Leaders Discuss Dealing with Hemispheric Threats
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces adopted 10 UAVs — or drones — to provide logistic support for the first time to soldiers stationed at the remote Motuo region in Southwest Chin... Southcom Leaders Discuss Dealing with Hemispheric Threats
Illegal fishing, transnational criminal activities and malign foreign influence meddling in South and Central America, and the importance of counterbalancing those threats with effective partnerships ... New Russian Frigate Arrives at Northern Fleet Base
Today, the frigate "Admiral of the fleet Kasatonov" completed the inter–base crossing and arrived at the permanent base-the main base of the Northern Fleet Severomorsk. At the beginning of the week... Raytheon Advances Data Processing for Missile Warning
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- Raytheon Intelligence & Space was awarded a U.S. Air Force contract for its Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Mission Data Processing Application Framework. FORGE ... GKN Wins Raytheon Order for Mk30 Missile Canisters
GKN Aerospace has signed a contract with Raytheon Technologies to supply Mk30 missile canisters for the Raytheon Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM®). GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business is the sole-sour... Malaysian Air Force Operates A400M Cargo Hold Simulator
Rheinmetall and Airbus Defense & Space continue their successful cooperation in training systems for the A400M transport aircraft. The new turnkey A400M Cargo Hold Part Task Trainer (CPTT) for the Roy... | 