Air Systems

Critical Decision in the Shadow of Western Embargoes: Service Life of Russian-Made SSJ-100 Aircraft Extended

Russia has extended the service life of SSJ-100 aircraft equipped with SaM146 engines, which have been facing maintenance and spare parts crises due to Western sanctions, to 20 years. While Moscow is trying to keep the current fleet operational, it is simultaneously focusing on the Yakovlev SJ-100 project powered entirely by the domestic PD-8 engine.

13 Oct 2026 412 Views

Air Systems

The Sky's New Heavyweight Guardian: Armed UAV with M250 Machine Gun Successfully Tested

Developed in cooperation between Sig Sauer and IAI, the Fire Storm 250 next-generation vertical takeoff and landing drone carrying the M250 light machine gun has successfully completed aerial target destruction tests.

13 Oct 2026 719 Views

Air Systems

US Army Pioneers Autonomous Deception Tactics on the Battlefield with Project Flytrap

As part of Project Flytrap conducted within the U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Europe, next-generation warfare concepts are being developed by integrating unmanned aerial vehicles into classic military deception and minefield breaching tactics.

13 Oct 2026 384 Views

Air Systems

Artificial Intelligence Move from the US Army: A New Era in Network Defense with Project Griffin

The US Army signed the first contract within the scope of Project Griffin, which was implemented to automate network security and provide autonomous defense against cyber threats.

13 Oct 2026 469 Views

Air Systems

Rethinking Delivery of Defense Technology to the Warfighter: From Requirement to Market: Increasing the Speed of Delivery to the Warfighter

Rethinking the development methods of defense technology is necessary to increase the speed of delivery to the warfighter.

13 Oct 2026 1,294 Views

Air Systems

Revolutionary Move by Sikorsky for Conflict Zones: Containerized Nomad 100 UAV System

Sikorsky has introduced the Nomad 100 portable VTOL UAV system integrated into a 20-foot ISO container, providing rapid deployment in infrastructure-deprived and conflict zones.

13 Oct 2026 1,427 Views

Air Systems

Revolution in Infantry Firepower: 25mm Precision Grenadier Move from Northrop Grumman and Barrett

Northrop Grumman and Barrett Firearms have signed a strategic partnership for the production of the 25mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), which will increase the effectiveness of infantry units against concealed targets and mini-UAVs on the battlefield.

13 Oct 2026 878 Views

Air Systems

A Game-Changing Move in Air Defense from Anduril: Steelfin Steps Onto the Stage

American technology and defense company Anduril has officially introduced the Steelfin air defense missile family, developed as a cost-effective and high-volume production-oriented alternative to Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 missiles.

13 Oct 2026 835 Views