Air Systems

Indonesia Navy Digitizes Mine Warfare Capability: Exail in UMIS Production Phase

Exail has officially begun serial production of the UMIS Unmanned Mine Countermeasure Integrated System ordered for the Indonesian Navy.

12 Oct 2026 1,091 Views

Air Systems

Updated Cougar Helicopters: New Technology and a Forward-Looking Transformation

Work is underway on 12 helicopters to modernize the Netherlands' Cougar helicopter fleet. The first modernized Cougar helicopter arrived at the Royal Netherlands Air Force Base Gilze-Rijen on October 12, 2026.

12 Oct 2026 536 Views

Air Systems

Autonomous Revolution in the Skies: Europe Advances to Critical Stage in Aerial Refueling for UAVs

Spain, Germany, and Belgium have transitioned to the second phase of their autonomous air-to-air refueling project conducted under the European Defence Agency. The 8-million-euro program aims to develop hose-and-drogue autonomous refueling capabilities that will play a vital role in future unmanned combat air concepts.

12 Oct 2026 905 Views

Air Systems

From Anduril in air defense a surprise move: the Steelfin family appeared on the stage

Anduril combined various air and missile defense missions under a single common architecture, introducing the modular Steelfin surface-to-air-to-surface missile family.

12 Oct 2026 432 Views

Air Systems

Three-Year Ring of Fire: Israel Defense Forces Announces Conflict Balance Sheet

It has been announced that more than 100,000 targets, including locations in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iran, have been struck in large-scale operations conducted by Israel since the Hamas attacks.

12 Oct 2026 280 Views

Air Systems

Cost-Focused Revolution from Anduril: Steelfin Interceptor Missile Takes the Stage

American defense technology company Anduril has unveiled Steelfin, a new modular air defense interceptor aimed at reducing the cost of Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles by two-thirds.

12 Oct 2026 721 Views

Air Systems

Heavy Missile Barrage on the Riyad Line: Houthi Saturation Attack Shakes Gulf Defense Doctrine

The coordinated ballistic missile and kamikaze UAV onslaught by Houthi forces in Yemen, targeting strategic airports in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh among others, has put Gulf critical infrastructure security and layered air defense architecture under a severe test.

11 Oct 2026 1,528 Views

Air Systems

A Next-Generation Shield Against Hypersonic Threats: Lockheed Martin Shifts the Balance in the Field with the PAC-3 Edge Move

Lockheed Martin has unveiled the PAC-3 Edge, its next-generation interceptor missile developed to counter hypersonic and highly maneuverable ballistic missiles. Developed under the U.S. Army's Future Interceptor Missile Program, the system aims to enter the inventory by 2031, equipped with a multi-pulse rocket motor and an advanced seeker.

11 Oct 2026 889 Views