News
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence says first indigenous guided aerial bomb has completed testing and is ready for combat use
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (646+ words) By Lukasz Prus (Defence Industry Europe) Ukraine's Ministry of Defence said the country's first domestically developed guided aerial bomb has passed all required tests and is ready for combat deployment. The weapon was developed by a participant in the Brave1 defence…...
Two U. S. Navy EA-18 G Growler electronic attack jets crash after collision during Idaho air show
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (756+ words) Two U. S. Navy Boeing EA-18 G Growler electronic attack aircraft crashed on May 17 after colliding during an air show performance in the United States. The aircraft were part of the two-jet Growler Demo Team and were performing at the Gunfighter Skies…...
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss anti-ballistic capabilities and air defence support for Ukraine
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (565+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defence and anti-ballistic capabilities. The Office of the President of Ukraine said the leaders also discussed measures to improve Ukraine's ability to…...
Qineti Q supports APKWS missile integration on RAF Typhoon fighters for Middle East counter-drone operations
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (574+ words) Qineti Q said it supported the Ministry of Defence, the Royal Air Force and BAE Systems in the rapid integration and testing of laser-guided, low-cost missiles for RAF Typhoon fighter aircraft. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, developed by BAE…...
Ukraine's Fire Point details FP-7. x anti-ballistic missile plan under Freya air defence project
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (823+ words) Ukrainian defence company Fire Point has released further details on its planned FP-7. x anti-ballistic missile, being developed under the Freya project. The system is intended to give Ukraine an independent capability to intercept ballistic missiles. The information was published…...
General Dynamics NASSCO receives $856 million in funding to build U. S. Navy John Lewis-class oiler T-AO 217
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (676+ words) General Dynamics NASSCO said it has received $856 million in funding for construction of T-AO 217, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler for the U. S. Navy. The funding is part of an eight-ship block buy contract awarded in September 2024 for up to eight…...
L3 Harris and Data Shapes AI turn tactical radios into counter-drone sensors with Wraith Shield software
23+ hour, 15+ min ago (880+ words) L3 Harris Technologies has partnered with Data Shapes AI to deliver an AI-enabled counter-uncrewed aerial systems capability that turns tactical radios into distributed sensing and response platforms. The companies said the Wraith Shield software is designed to provide assured communications and…...
Royal Air Force fields APKWS guided rockets on Typhoon fighters for low cost counter-drone missions
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1017+ words) The UK Ministry of Defence has deployed Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets on Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets operating in the Middle East to provide a lower-cost option for countering drone threats. The system is intended to allow…...
Lockheed Martin signs contract with U. S. Department of War to develop next-generation PAC-3 MSE missile launcher
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (594+ words) The U. S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a $61 million contract to design and build a prototype missile launcher for the Patriot air and missile defense system. The agreement runs through the end of May 2027. Under the contract, Lockheed Martin…...
U. S. Navy commissions USS Cleveland as final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship in Ohio ceremony
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (664+ words) The U. S. Navy commissioned USS Cleveland, the 13th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, during a ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16. The ship, designated LCS 31, is the newest littoral combat ship to enter commissioned service. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung…...