17 July 2024

Italy invests 682 million euros to equip its F-35Bs

Italy is investing €682 million to equip its F-35Bs with JSM and Spear 3 missiles, aiming for full operational capability by 2030. The Italian government has submitted a request for parliamentary scrutiny to acquire the armaments required for the full operational capability (FOC) of the fifth-generation F-35B STOVL (short take-off and vertical […]
17 July 2024

Russia receives modernised MiG-31BMs

The Russian Aerospace Forces have received the first series of modernised MiG-31BMs, equipped with R-37 and R-77 missiles and Zaslon-M radar. The Russian Aerospace Forces have received the first series of modernised MiG-31BMs from the Sokol factory in Nizhny Novgorod. These aircraft, equipped with modern R-37 and R-77 air-to-air missiles and the […]
17 July 2024

Saab JAS 39 Gripen E: Thailand’s new air defence asset

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen E will replace the Royal Thai Air Force’s F-16A/B aircraft, marking a turning point in Thailand’s air defence. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E to replace its ageing fleet of F-16A/B aircraft. The choice of Gripen over Lockheed Martin’s […]
17 July 2024

Northrop Grumman and DARPA introduce the XRQ-73 SHEPARD stealth UAV

Northrop Grumman and DARPA introduce the XRQ-73 SHEPARD, a hybrid stealth UAV designed for new U.S. Department of Defense missions. Northrop Grumman Corporation recently unveiled the XRQ-73 SHEPARD, a hybrid stealth UAV developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Weighing approximately 567 kg, this UAV combines hybrid electric architecture with […]
9 July 2024

North Korea’s military elite visit Russia

Analysis of the strategic implications of the first North Korean military delegation to Russia and the defence agreements between the two countries. For the first time, an elite North Korean military delegation, led by Kim Geum Chol, is visiting Russia. The visit follows the signing of a strategic partnership agreement between Vladimir […]
9 July 2024

How China hacked the UK Ministry of Defence

Find out the technical details and strategic implications of China’s alleged cyber attack on the UK Ministry of Defence. A sophisticated cyber attack targeted the UK Armed Forces payroll system, managed by SSCL, compromising the personal data of servicemen and women. China is suspected of being behind the attack, although Beijing denies […]
9 July 2024

Russia aims to launch 2,600 satellites into orbit by 2036

Russia aims to launch 2,600 satellites by 2036, but technological and economic challenges make this an ambitious target. Russia has announced its intention to put around 2,600 satellites into orbit by 2036, with a particular focus on the communications satellites of the Sfera project. This project aims to compete with the American […]
9 July 2024

Ukraine hunts Russian drones with microlights

A-22 ultralight aircraft are now being used in Ukraine to intercept Russian drones, offering a cost-effective and innovative air defence solution. Ukraine has introduced the use of A-22 ultralight aircraft to intercept Russian drones. These aircraft, which are relatively cheap and easy to fly, are equipped with snipers that shoot down enemy […]
25 June 2024

The best fighter jet flight trainer

Find out which is the best fighter jet trainer with a detailed technical and scientific analysis. Choosing the best fighter jet trainer is crucial to the training of military pilots. It must offer an optimum combination of performance, reliability, cost and ease of maintenance. Several aircraft stand out in this field, but […]