UK opts for Airbus H145 expansion for overseas troop support
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a £122m ($152.4m) contract to procure six Airbus H145 helicopters. These helicopters…
18 Apr 2024
In data: Egypt looks to secure jets and missile defence
Egypt’s latest list of defence platform acquisitions point to a greater need to secure its airspace in the region. Egypt faces strained relations with Ethiopia, instability in Libya, terrorism in…
18 Apr 2024
US Air Force and Space Force “out of time” in push to deter China
Senior US Air Force (USAF) officials have told US lawmakers that they are “out of time” in modernising their forces to meet the pacing threat of China, and that further…
18 Apr 2024
US DoD funds solar cell production for military satellites
Through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI), the US Department of Defense (DoD) has appropriated $14.4m to support the production of germanium substrates in solar cells that are fitted onto…
18 Apr 2024
Baykar next-gen KEMANKEŞ 2 mini cruise missile development
Turkiye's defence sector received a boost as Baykar successfully conducts the inaugural firing test of the KEMANKEŞ 2 mini cruise missile. With an operational range exceeding 200km and an AI-supported…
18 Apr 2024
Q&A: How will UK defence cope with the enduring skills deficit?
“More must be done to recruit and retain the defence workforce of the future,” urged a recent survey report published by the workforce management solutions company, Guidant Global. Workers understand…
17 Apr 2024
F-35 JPO and Lockheed Martin agreement on FIAB software
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and Lockheed Martin have announced an agreement concerning the F-35-in-a-box (FIAB) software elements. This agreement ushers in further collaboration between government and industry partners,…