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Senators Are Worried that Air Force Plans for New Aircraft Will Create Capability Gaps
Earlier last week, top US senators told Air Force officials their plan to modernize important aspects of their fleet could actually serve as an obstacle to fulfill crucial missions; and this could affect operations for the next several... More of this article »
Audit Finds Military Command Spent Pandemic Funds on Space Analytics and IT Upgrades
According to a recent audit by the United States Department of Defense’s inspector general, US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command spent several million dollars intended for COVID-19 relief on special... More of this article »
Russian Claims to New Powerful Laser Are Unfounded, Experts Say
US officials advise that Moscow’s claim to have recently unveiled a powerful prototype for a new laser weapon that can attack satellites and drones—and is currently being used in Ukraine—is not one that should warrant immediate... More of this article »
British Army Exercises option in 2.8 Billion Pound Deal with the WFEL as War Takes Over Europe
British based firm WFEL has secured a significant, multibillion dollar expansion of the British Military’s armored vehicles. WFEL along with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land have been asked to make 100 extra vehicles on top of the... More of this article »
Slovakia Gives Ukraine its S-300 Air Defense System
U.S aids in facilitating the transfer of President Zelensky’s biggest wish. In a Facebook post on Friday morning, Slovakian Prime Minister Eduard Heger announced that his country donated an anti-aircraft missile to Ukraine but... More of this article »
Finland Introduces an Extra 2.2 Billion Dollars in Defense Spending as War Looms Over Europe
The small noritic country is also expected to apply for a NATO licence in the near future. On Tuesday a five-party government in Finland agreed to increase the country’s defense spending by over 70%. Russia’s noritic neighbor... More of this article »
Raytheon Technologies Wins Naval Defense Contract Worth up to 3.2 Billion Dollars
“There is no other radar with the surface maritime capabilities of SPY-6… (the) SPY-6 is the most advanced naval radar in existence, and it will provide our military a giant leap forward in capability for decades to come.”... More of this article »
Russian Sanctions are Affecting the African Arms Industry. May be forcing countries to purchase from China.
The western world’s sanctions on Russia are causing some side effects on the African defense market. Before the war in Ukraine, Russia supplied 44% of Africa’s defense imports, according to SIPRI. They offer cheaper prices than... More of this article »
Pentagon to Award 9 Billion in Cloud Contracts in 2022
The U.S defense department said Tuesday it plans to award up to 9 billion dollars in defense contracts in December 2022. The Joint Warfare Cloud Committee (JWCC) said they hope to have a multi cloud provider strategy rather than focusing... More of this article »
Jolly Green II Rescue Helicopter Begins Operational Testing
In an announcement on Wednesday, the U.S Air Force said that the final Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter is finishing up its development faze and will begin operational testing in Nevada. The HH-60W will go through an evaluation... More of this article »
Saudi Arabia Announces ‘Military Operation’ in Yemen After Missile Strike
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi Deposit kilometres away from prized Formula 1 race. Missile Attack The Houthi rebels based in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a rocket strike on an oil deposit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia... More of this article »
North Korea Continue to Develop ICBM as the World Focuses on Russia
Isolated State vows to procure a “powerful strike means” as it once again tests banned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. While the world focus’ it’s attention on the war in Ukraine, North Korea is taking advantage of the... More of this article »
Avio Aero Bid Chosen for Europe New Drone Engine
US owned corporation chosen as successful bid, but critics suggest it is not a viable solution for the ‘Eurodrone’ Aircraft. This past Friday Airbus, the prime contractor for the new ‘Eurodrone’ project chose Avio Aero as the... More of this article »