High Eye to deliver Airboxer VTOL drones to Dutch Armed Forces
High Eye will supply its Airboxer vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles to the Dutch Armed Forces.
France: first operational deployment of the Rafale F4.1 fighter
On February 16, 2024, Rafale 4.1 fighter jet undertook its first operational mission from Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.
Collins Elbit Vision Systems delivers 3,000th F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System
Collins Elbit Vision Systems has delivered the 3,000th F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display Systems (HMDS) to the Joint Strike Fighter.
RAF aviators begin Protector RPAS technician course
Aviators from 31 Squadron have commenced their Protector RG Mk 1 Technician training at GA-ASI facility in the U.S.
U.S. Forces, Allies conduct joint strikes in Yemen
The goal of this multi-national effort is to defend ourselves, our partners, and allies in the region and restore freedom of navigation.
Norway deploys Piorun air defence systems along the Russian border
The Norwegian Armed Forces deployed its newly purchased Piorun man-portable air defence systems along the Russian border.
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Akinci drone hits moving sea target with guided munitions [VIDEO]
Throughout the tests, the MAM-L and MAM-T aerial bombs were guided at the moving target with the assistance of the next-generation Aseflir-500 electro-optical system.
Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 Fighter jets following basic training in the UK
The first cohort of Ukrainian pilots to receive training from the Royal Air Force are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets.
Germany orders new pilot helmet systems from Gentex Corporation
The German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the American company Gentex Corporation for the supply of 1,850 helmet systems.
B-1B Lancer bombers arrive in Sweden for Bomber Task Force 24-2
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived in Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, for Bomber Task Force 24-2, Feb. 23, 2024.
Hungary orders four Gripen C fighters from Saab
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four additional Gripen C fighter aircraft for Hungary.
Rheinmetall: Austria taps Skyranger air defence turret for Pandur EVO vehicles
The Skyranger 30’s breakthrough in Austria sets the stage for further advances in Europe. Orders from Germany and Denmark are expected soon.