Last month, a Japanese aircrew successfully performed a “hot-pit” refueling procedure on an F-35A Lightning II fighterwhile its engines were running on Guam. Source
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Earlier than expected, Kyiv received the first M1A1 Abrams tanks. This is according to reports in recent days, citing official sources, both from Ukraine and US Source
On September 25, Northrop Grumman Corporation released a statement announcing its receipt of an approximately $705 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. Source
The Laser Weapon Demonstrator, successfully integrated into the German frigate “SACHSEN” of the 124-class in June 2022, completed its sea trials successfully. Source
Bulgaria will donate some of its S-300 malfunctioning missiles to Ukrainian armed forces – at least this became clear from statement in the Bulgarian parliament Source
During tests, the Korean KAAV-II amphibious vehicle flooded – several media from South Korea reported. There are two people who died during the incident. Source
The Russian army has received a new batch of T-80BVM main battle tanks, reports several sources, including source OverClockers, sharing a video of a busy train. Source
Ukraine asks France for Rafale or Mirage and radars for Su-27s – this information came from the mouth of a member of the French parliament. France will think. Source
The subsidiary of Rostec, United Aircraft Corporation [UAC], recently declared its delivery of Su-57 Felon and Su-35 Flanker-E fighters to the Russian military. Source
The Su-34 Fullback, an important fighter bomber of VKS, is recognized for its attacks on Ukrainian positions, posing serious challenge for the Ukrainian forces. Source
Germany buys 12 skilled LUNA NG unmanned aerial vehicles for observation and artillery according to a press release from the German conglomerate Rheinmetall. Source
Airframe of the crashed Warlords' F-35 Lightning II fighter jet had no radar reflectors, military expert, a American F-16 fighter avionics specialist suggests. Source
In a recent ceremony held in Linköping, on September 29, Sweden's Saab unveiled the first Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning [AEW] aircraft to its new customer. Source
Daniel Petrescu highlighted, Romania's territorial waters are a constant target for the Russian Armed Forces who “actively and persistently” jam GPS signals. Source
A Russian airstrike went largely unnoticed by the media. However, it may turn out to be key for the Ukrainian counter-offensive, or for the Russian defense. Source
Romania recently crystallized its intentions to replace its entire fleet of 49 F-16A/B MLUs with the procurement of a third F-35 squadron, amounting to 48 units Source
The maiden F-15EX Eagle II, a demonstration of Boeing's advanced engineering prowess, has made its inaugural appearance in St. Louis, Boeing announced. Source
Russia refining T-14 Armata tank through lessons learned in Ukraine war, TASS claims, citing its unnamed source from the Russian defense industrial complex. Source
USAF, displaying a keen sense of strategic foresight, resuscitated program aimed at procuring fighter-sized unmanned aircraft possessed of stealth capabilities. Source