Can Russia make the grade with the Checkmate?

Hype is not unusual when it comes to high-grade Russian military equipment, but things are different when the product is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Russia and Iran: uneasy bedfellows put arms before ideology

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin quickly realised it would soon be in need of one key …