NATO ISR Force expands capabilities with first live diversion to Trapani Air Base
NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) successfully conducted its first live diversion to Trapani Air Base, Italy, on 10 December 2024.
Schiebel showcases advanced SAR radar integration on CAMCOPTER S-100
Austrian drone manufacturer Schiebel has successfully showcased the capabilities of IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) functionalities.
Türkiye dominates global drone market with 65% share, says Baykar chief
Türkiye commands an impressive 65% of the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and houses the world’s largest drone manufacturer.
Greece approves EUR 75.2 million purchase of Switchblade loitering munitions
Greece's National Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) has approved the procurement of 592 Switchblade loitering munitions from the United States.
Kratos conducts maiden flight of Thanatos, next-generation stealth combat drone
American defence firm Kratos Defense and Security has announced the successful first flight of the prototype of its stealth Uncrewed Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) named Thanatos.
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Russia threatens with new missile and nuclear capabilities [BRIEF]
On 21 November, Russia attacked the Ukrainian Yuzhmash plant in Dnipro, using what it called a “new medium-range missile”, the Oreshnik.
U.S. Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron 314 returns from combat deployment
CVW-9 consists of nine squadrons flying the F-35C Lightning II, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, E-2D Hawkeye, C-2 Greyhound, and MH-60R/S Sea Hawk.
Airbus secures contract to upgrade Polish C-295M aircraft fleet
On 13 December, Poland’s defence procurement agency signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the upgrade of 16 C-295M CASA aircraft belonging to the Polish Armed Forces.
Rolls-Royce achieves milestone in F130 engine development for U.S. Air Force B-52J bomber
Rolls-Royce has announced the successful completion of the F130 engine Critical Design Review (CDR), a major milestone in the development of upgraded B-52J aircraft for the United States Air Force.
Romanian air defence achieves full operational readiness with Patriot systems
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced on 12 December that personnel from the 74th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment have completed certification and achieved combat readiness.
Norway delivers three additional F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Romania
On December 13, Romania took delivery of three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.
BAE Systems, Leonardo, and JAIEC form joint venture for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
BAE Systems, Leonardo, and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC) have agreed to establish a new joint venture company to advance the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).