France asks FCAS partners to ‘rethink’ work share on fighter project
“The principle and details of this redesigned cooperation are currently being discussed with the partners," French armaments agency DGA told Defense News.
Europe
France, UK join forces in step toward European nuclear deterrent
The latest Franco-British move is the closest the continent has come to such a strategic capability, at least on paper.
Ukrainian official reveals number of Ada-class corvettes on order from Turkey
The Ukrainian Navy plans to deploy the corvettes in both the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
See Singapore's new A330 MRTT hangar
The Republic of Singapore Air Force recently built a “net-positive energy” hangar at Changi East Air Base for its Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft, meaning the structure can generate more energy that it consumes.
Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”
Russia is producing two new Doomsday planes, says government news agency
Russia is reportedly working on two so-called Doomsday planes to carry the country’s senior military and political leadership in case of a nuclear attack.
See Russia’s new Checkmate fighter jet unveiled at defense expo
The unveiling of the light, single-engine aircraft comes amid the country’s current work on the Su-57, a heavy fighter jet also developed by Sukhoi.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency opens new lab for unclassified collaboration
The new space continues NGA's investment in St. Louis as a GEOINT hub.
Turkey delivers first armed drone to Ukrainian Navy, much to Russia’s ire
After completing acceptance tests, the drone, along with mobile control terminals and spare parts, will be deployed at the Ukrainian Navy’s 10th Naval Aviation Brigade in Mykolaiv.
Israel pushes military digital transformation in the age of ‘artificial intelligence war’
Like other militaries, the Israel Defense Forces for years looked like one organization from the outside, but its services were balkanized in using different networks and data services, an IDF digital leader said in an interview.
Indonesia inks deal for more KAI trainer jets
The country's fleet of T-50i advanced trainers would grow to 20 aircraft.
