Germany orders 8 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones to boost P-8A missions
Berlin said the new fleet and ground control stations will be operated by Naval Air Wing 3 “Graf Zeppelin” at Nordholz naval station in Saxony.
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Duffey: “We’re Picking Speed” In $1 Billion Investment In L3Harris SRM Spin-Off
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] is to spin off its newly created missile solutions business as a new company with a $1 billion infusion from the Pentagon’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment […]
IAF Pivoting To 114 Rafales As Final Cure For MMRCA Legacy
In a move that could signal the end of one of the world’s most protracted defence procurement sagas, the Indian Government is reported to be […]
₹30,000-Crore Fighter Jet Engine Deal Nears PM-Led CCS Nod
India’s ambitious push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing has reached a pivotal moment with the impending approval of a ₹30,000-crore deal for co-developing a fighter jet engine.This landmark agreement involves French aerospace giant Safran partnering with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to power the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The proposal
13th Hawkeye 360 Satellite Trio In Orbit
HawkEye 360 said that its 13th radio frequency (RF) satellite trio is in orbit and communicating with the ground after the launch of the Twilight rideshare mission aboard a SpaceX […]
Adkins Becomes NRO’s Principal Deputy Director
The White House appointed William Adkins as the principal deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on Monday to replace Troy Meink who became Air Force Secretary last May. […]
India And France Have Accelerated Negotiations For An Expanded Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Ahead of Macron Visit
India and France have accelerated negotiations for an expanded Rafale fighter jet deal, driven by the Indian Air Force’s pressing need to bolster its depleting combat squadrons.Defence sources reveal that the Air Force is advocating strongly for a government-to-government (G2G) pact with France to acquire more Rafale aircraft as a stopgap under the stalled Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA)
20 Years, Zero New Tankers, MoD Clears 5th Attempt
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) two-decade quest for mid-air refueling tankers may finally be moving past the stage of perennial disappointment. For years, the lack […]
India To Procure 1,000 Rafael SPICE Air-To-Surface Missiles
India plans to procure 1,000 Rafael SPICE air-to-surface missiles, marking a significant enhancement to its aerial strike capabilities. This acquisition underscores New Delhi’s ongoing drive to bolster its arsenal with precision-guided munitions amid escalating regional tensions, Jerusalem Post reported .The SPICE family stands out for its autonomous navigation and homing features, operating
Beyond Induction: The Elusive Quest For Operational Maturity In Combat Aircraft
In discussions surrounding military aviation procurements, defence enthusiasts often fixate on induction timelines—the moment an aircraft formally enters service.Yet, this overlooks a critical distinction: operational maturity, which marks the point when a platform achieves full combat readiness, seamless integration, and sustained deployability. Induction merely signifies initial handover,