UAE-based startup Hıghland Systems has developed a futurıstıc submarıne powered by electrıcıty, lookıng more lıke a spacecraft than an actual vessel. Image by Zalman Shuher Inspıred by gıant manta rays and aerospace, the Kronos, wıth ıts unıque hull desıgn, ıs desıgned as a sılent troop transport and also a weapons carrıer. As noted by the … Read more
The naval defense system based on Iron Dome was tested against rockets, cruıse mıssıles, and UAVs. The “Protectıve Dome,” a naval defense system based on the Iron Dome aır-defense system, was successfully tested for the fırst tıme on the Saar-6 Corvette INS Magen, the Defense Mınıstry said Monday. Israelı Army Declares Marıtıme Iron Dome Operatıonal … Read more
While they keep a keen eye on U.S. rotorcraft development, European members of NATO likely will develop a complementary, interoperable next-generation medium helicopter of their own to enter service in the mid-2030s. There are no formal requirements for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft (NGRC) except for general improvements on the speed, range and endurance of legacy helicopters. … Read more
Hermeus’ hypersonic Quarterhorse jet might just be the jet of the future, possibly retiring even Lockheed Martin’s jet of the future – the hypersonic SR-72 – before it sees the light of day. The Quarterhorse has broken new grounds and the United States Air Force is more than impressed. So much so that they’ve awarded … Read more
The new terms say the first flight of a next generation fighter jet demonstrator will take place by the end of 2027. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, Minister of Defense of Germany, and Margarita Robles, Minister of Defense of Spain made the official announcement yesterday. The FCAS will consist … Read more
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in a bid to enhance the operational capabilities of its frontline units, assigned four new S-70i Blackhawk helicopters to Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) which are expected to amplify its air capabilities especially in conducting intensified military combat operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster response during calamities. This came a … Read more
Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly have received its first Mi-17 Hip helicopters as part of U.S. military and security assistance. Foreign Policy’s Jack Detsch posted a Tweet that said that the U.S. Department of Defense has delivered three Mi-17 helicopters to Ukraine. These are the first of 11 Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters to be delivered … Read more
The Navy’s Osprey can fly farther than the Marine Corps’ variant, making it a boon for naval operations. The Navy added that “with 50% more internal fuel than the Marine Corps’ Osprey variant, CMV-22B can transport up to 6,000 pounds of cargo and personnel over a 1,150 nautical mile range.” According to the statement, the … Read more
In July 2005, the United States Army placed a contract on Bell Helicopters for the next-generation armed reconnaissance helicopter, ARH. The ARH, designated the ARH-70A Arapaho, was to replace the army’s current Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors which have been in operation since the mid 1980s and are approaching the end of their operational life. The … Read more
Attack helicopters are fierce predators that go after enemy troop formations and guard friendlies. Here are the 9 that most effectively prowl the battlefield: 1. Ka-52 “Alligator” Capable of operating at high altitude and speed, the two-seater Ka-52 snags the top spot from the usual winner, the Apache. The Alligator’s anti-ship missiles have better range … Read more