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Air Systems
Elon Musk's Military Trump Card in Space: What Does Starshield Mean in the Operational Field?
The lines are becoming blurred between SpaceX's commercial satellite internet network Starlink and the Pentagon's classified military initiative Starshield. From the Ukraine crisis to new defense contracts, we examine the impacts of this critical distinction in low Earth orbit on global defense balances.
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Air Systems
End of a 55-Year Legend in the Sky: Canada Bids Farewell to CT-114 Tutor Jets
The Snowbirds, the demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force, performed their final official aerobatic display with the domestically produced Canadair CT-114 Tutor jets they have operated for 55 years. Following over half a century of service, the legendary jet trainer concludes its active aerobatic career.
Air Systems
The US Army's New Striking Power: How LUCAS Kamikaze UAVs Are Changing Modern Warfare Doctrine
The long-range LUCAS kamikaze drones added to the US Army inventory are being integrated for cost-effective sustainment and piercing A2/AD networks in potential future conflicts.
Air Systems
Ukraine and Middle East Experiences Reshape for Possible Conflicts in the Pacific
The U.S. Army Pacific Command is transforming its military strategies, logistics operations, and concealment techniques based on lessons learned from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Air Systems
TUSAŞ's 2035 Vision: Over 150 KAANs and Thousands of Platforms Entering the Field
TUSAŞ General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu announced the company's goal to produce more than 150 KAANs, over 200 HÜRJETs, and more than 10,000 tactical UAVs by the year 2035.
Land Systems
Land Systems
Critical Move from Washington: White House Block on Ukraine's Starshield Communications
The US administration's imposition of speed and usage restrictions on Starshield, the military satellite communication network used by Ukraine in frontline drone operations, has escalated tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
Land Systems
Critical Threshold in US Army's XM30 Program: Open Systems Architecture Will Be Decisive
In the XM30 program, planned to replace the US Army's veteran Bradley fighting vehicles, open systems architecture stands out as the most critical evaluation criterion of the procurement process.
Land Systems
Elbit Systems' Move in Sweden: Europe's First Laser Warning Systems Base is Being Established
Elbit Systems Sweden AB is preparing to establish Europe's first Laser Warning Systems production and maintenance center in Sweden. Scheduled to become operational in 2027, the facility aims to increase the operational readiness of NATO and European allies.
Naval Systems
Naval Systems
Strategic Move by the U.S. Navy: First E-130J Phoenix II Mission Aircraft Delivered
The U.S. Navy has received the first C-130J-30 airframe for the new generation E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO platform, which aims to provide uninterrupted communication with nuclear submarines.
Naval Systems
A Leap Forward Move from Swedish Defense: Saab LUUV Autonomous Submarine Demonstrator Meets the Water
Swedish defense giant Saab, in cooperation with FMV and the Armed Forces, has launched the next-generation autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle LUUV in record time.
Naval Systems
North Korea's 'Humpback' Class Submarine Takes to the Open Seas with First Cruise Missile Test
North Korea announced that it has conducted a strategic cruise missile test in the open seas for the first time with its controversial nuclear attack submarine, 'Hero Kim Kun Ok'.
Air Systems
Air Systems
USA Special Forces Breathing Protection System that Opens the Door in the Field
The US Ministry of National Defense included the new MITR half mask and eyewear system in its inventory to protect special operations units from chemical substances, narcotic toxins, and ballistic threats.
Air Systems
Command from F-22 Raptor pilots: YFQ-44A Fury UAV was controlled from the cockpit
The U.S. Air Force has successfully conducted the first flight test in which an F-22 Raptor pilot issued tactical commands from the cockpit to the YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unmanned aerial vehicle.
Air Systems
French Navy Strengthens Its Power: Fifth Suffren-Class Nuclear Attack Submarine Launched
Naval Group has transferred the fifth Barracuda-class submarine to the drydock platform at the Cherbourg facilities as part of the French Navy's project to modernize its nuclear attack submarine fleet.
Cyber & Space
Cyber & Space
Artificial Intelligence Revolution in Autonomous Maritime Systems: MARTAC Transforms Beyond-Line-of-Sight Missions with SEA.AI Sensor Integration
MARTAC has integrated the SEA.AI artificial intelligence-based machine vision system to maximize real-time situational awareness in uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs).
Cyber & Space
Laser Wars Begin: US Army's New Weapon 'Firefly' Will Shoot Down Drones with an Xbox Controller
Against cheap drone threats, the Pentagon is testing the high-energy laser system Firefly instead of million-dollar missiles. Managed with an Xbox game controller, this mobile system aims to change the cost balance on the battlefield.
Cyber & Space
Critical Move from Turkish Aerospace and Space Industry: Second Production Line for Anka-3 Comes Into Operation
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) completed the second production line for the Anka-3 combat unmanned combat aerial vehicle with flying wing architecture. The new line will host the serial production of an advanced variant with increased payload capacity and a larger fuselage.