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NATO Secretary General Motivated By Transformative Summit
In Madrid, this week, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg had the opportunity to preview the alliance’s latest summit. Driven largely by the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Stoltenberg... More of this article »
US Air Force Aims To Finish New Drone Program Before the Next Global Conflict
It may have only been two months since Andrew Hunter filled the role of Air Force Acquisitions Chief but his tenure so far has been a busy one. First of all, two major global issues have persevered of late, making the start of this... More of this article »
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Unit Wins Black Hawk Contract Worth Up to $4.4 Billion
The Sikorsky unit at Lockheed Martin just won a new five-year contract to build 120 H-60 Mike-model Black Hawk utility helicopters. This marks the 10th such contract for the airplane manufacturer; and not only does it have an impressive... More of this article »
Joint DoD and NSF RINGS Project Invests in Joint Private-Public Sector Partnerships
On April 18, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the awards for the Resilient and Intelligent NextG Systems program, which officially kicked off on June 27. This initiative brings together the public and private sectors... More of this article »
House Lawmakers Advocate for Directed Energy Weapons Development
Armed Services Committee lawmakers recently expressed their desire to get more information from the Pentagon regarding the office’s future plans to integrate directed energy weapons into the air defense program. Furthermore,... More of this article »
Argentina Opts For USA-built Chinook Helicopters
The country of Argentina has accelerated their progress towards acquiring four new CH-47 Chinook heavy-life helicopters, made by Boeing, in the United States. According to US military sources in Buenos Aires, the aim of this plan... More of this article »
AT&T Demonstrates US Navy Smart Warehouse with 5G Capabilities
Recently, telecommunications juggernaut AT&T successfully demonstrated a new 5G network at the Naval Base Coronado, in San Diego, California. The procedural test was part of a new effort from the United States Department of Defense... More of this article »
US Air Force Employs AI to Improve Weather Tracking Models to Assist Military Planning
The United States Air Force is currently utilizing augmenting modern weather prediction tools with new artificial intelligence in order to improve their understanding of various environmental conditions in places where the US military... More of this article »
Army Exercises Hope to Identify Capability Gaps in Arctic Operations
Last month, the US military-led a Swift Response exercise by deploying Alaska-based Paratroopers over the Arctic Circle with the intention to land in Norway. This particular exercise marks the very first time any unit in this annual... More of this article »
Six NATO Nations Agree To Cooperate on Next-Gen Helicopter
Six countries in the NATO alliance recently signed a memorandum of mutual understanding to cooperate on new concepts for a next-generation helicopter. At the June 16 meeting of alliance defense ministers, in Brussels, Italy, France,... More of this article »
Israel Defense Ministry Unveils New Weapons at Paris Defense Exhibition
Israel’s Ministry of Defense International Defense Cooperation Directorate is expected to put up a fairly strong showing of the country’s current defense industry progress at this year’s Eurosatory defense exhibition,... More of this article »
Army Legal Team Request Program to Experiment with Tactical Vehicle Electrification
Lawmakers with the United States House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee have recently argued that they want the US Army to initiate and operate a new pilot program which will determine the potential benefit of electrical... More of this article »
US Air Force Aims to Improve European Operations with New A-10C Fighters
Recently, a unit at the Maryland Air National Guard sent a fleet of 10 new A-10C Thunderbolt II fighter jets to be a part of a multinational combat exercise in eastern Europe. This is one of the biggest training delegations to arrive... More of this article »
Pentagon To Rethink Space Program Classification Determination Method
The United States Department of Defense might need to rewrite its guide for space program classifications. According to a government policy official, Congress directed the Pentagon, last year, to review its in-house classified space... More of this article »
General Motors Seeks Domestic Market for New Tactical Vehicle
General Motors has launched a new division aimed at designing and manufacturing vehicles specifically built to market to the Department of Defense. As a matter of fact, GM only developed this subsidiary when they signed a contract... More of this article »
Army Verifies New Information-Sharing Technology with Project Convergence 22
This week, the United States Army verified that those military services and international forces who participate in Project Convergence, this year, will be able to exchange information and connect with each other over long distances. ... More of this article »
Next-Gen Air Force Fighter Moves to Critical Initial Stage
Last week, the Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, updated progress on the Air Force’s highly classified and top secret fighter program is about to begin its most important engineering and manufacturing developmental phase. At... More of this article »
South Korea Reveals Plan to Increase, Upgrade Patriot Missile Inventory
South Korea has recently implemented a plan to purchase a handful of new Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles from Lockheed Martin. This is part of a strategy to bulk up its existing defense, specifically against a ballistic missile... More of this article »
US Air Force to Reduce Tanker Fleet
The United States Air Force has recently intimated a plan to reduce their fleet of aerial refueling tankers by roughly 5 percent. At a recent Heritage Foundation think tank event, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed their plan... More of this article »
India’s Ministry of Defence To Develop New Astra Weapon
In early June, the Defence Ministry of India awarded a ballistics contract worth $4244.4 million. The contract is going to Bharat Dymanics Limited—which is run by the state—and is aimed at supplying locally-developed Astra MK-I... More of this article »
New MQ-9B Upgrade Provides First-In-Its Class Short Aircraft Takeoff and Landing Capabilities
More commonly known as drones, unmanned aerial systems have transformed modern society. This is particularly true in the realm of war and national security where these machines can more effectively gather and deliver intelligence while... More of this article »
DARPA Wants to Improve Air Cargo Capabilities for the Pentagon at Half the Price
The Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) has revealed plans to progress efforts to build a new kind of plane. If they are successful, this unusual aircraft will notably rival the lift capabilities of the Air Force’s... More of this article »
Poland Looks to Acquire 500 Rocket Launchers from US Manufacturers to Boost Their Artillery Forces
Since the onset of the Russian invasion of their neighbor Ukraine, Poland has decided to accelerate several different acquisitions to improve their defenses. For one, Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak just recently announced... More of this article »
Pentagon Updates Autonomous 10-Year Old Weapons Directive
The United States Department of Defense recently revealed they are updating their autonomous weapons guidance in order to consider more advances in artificial intelligence technology. The current head of the Pentagon’s Office... More of this article »
US Army Signs Deal with Raytheon Technologies to Fill Stinger Missile Stock
According to a recent statement from Raytheon Technologies, the United States Army has awarded them a contract to build Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. This contract—worth $624.6 million—is aimed to restock the army’s supply... More of this article »
Pentagon Tech Official Hopes to Develop “All in One” Sensor for the Defense Department
US Government’s Pentagon seen from above A top tech official at the Pentagon says they want an “all in one” sensor to address defense work. According to US undersecretary of defense, Heidi Shyu, this sensor is just one of... More of this article »
Federal Watchdog Approves Pentagon Progress on Scheduled Cybersecurity Improvements
In a new report from the United States Government Accountability Office, the Department of Defense is effectively working towards securing sensitive networks among a handful of pressing cyber-challenges from adversarial foreign entities... More of this article »
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 »
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 »
Ukraine Destroys Russian Helicopters at Kherson Airfield
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian helicopters parked at an airfield in Kherson region, which recently fell under its control. More than ten helicopters can be seen in one of the images shared by Ukraine’s military,... More of this article »
Russian-made Composite MC-21 Wing Box Clears Strength Tests
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec carried out static testing of the wing box of the MS-21 aircraft, made of Russian polymer composite materials. To confirm the strength of the product, it was subjected to breaking... More of this article »
Four Ukrainian Su-24, One Su-27 Aircrafts Besides 19 Drones Shot Down in a Day: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that it downed five Ukrainian planes including four Su-24s and a Su-27 over the Chernihiv and Donetsk regions in a single day. “Aircraft and air defense systems of the Russian Aerospace... More of this article »
Ukrainian Forces Need 500 Stinger, Javelin Missiles a Day
Ukraine has a requirement of over 500 Stinger anti-aircraft and Javelin Anti-tank missiles a day to keep on top of Russian forces trying to capture its cities. According to several Ukrainian media reports, a request has been made to... More of this article »
German States Outlaw Public Display of Russia’s Symbolic “Z” War Symbol
Two German states — Lower Saxony and Bavaria –have outlawed public displays of the “Z” symbol used by the Russians in their invasion of Ukraine. Anyone who brandishes the symbol at demonstrations or paints it... More of this article »
Russia Claims to Have Destroyed 821 Ukrainian ‘Military Objects’
Russian Forces have destroyed 821 ‘military objects and infrastructure’ belonging to Ukraine, ever since the war against its western neighbor began on February 24. Major General Igor Konashenkov, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry... More of this article »
Russia to Focus on Taking Donbass after Month-long War with Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has asserted that the main tasks of the first stage of the combat operation in Ukraine have been completed. The first stage involved weakening the combat potential of the Ukrainian Army. The... More of this article »
Russian Precision-Guided Missiles Hit Ukraine’s Military Facilities in Donbass
High-precision weapons fired from Russian warplanes and ships hit Ukrainian military facilities in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions on Tuesday. “On March 22, air and sea-based high-precision long-range weapons were launched against... More of this article »
Russian Soldier Surrenders, Hands Over Tank to Ukrainian Army for $10,000 Reward
A Russian armored corps member has surrendered to the Ukrainian Army and handed over his fully operable tank for a $10,000 reward, food and the promise of Ukrainian citizenship. The soldier saw a text message broadcast by the Ukrainain... More of this article »