Airbus mulls boosting tanker production on ‘very high’ demand
“With the signals we’re getting from the customers, we are studying a rate increase of the MRTT,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, head of air power at Airbus.
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Unmanned Leonardo jet trainers could take GCAP drone role, CEO says
The program’s focus for the next five years lies primarily on the main aircraft, but partner nations are free to explore unmanned companions on their own.
France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems
The next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.
Estonia seeks battlefield decoys to sponge up Russian missiles
Mock-up equipment of high-tech military systems has been spotted on the battlefields of Ukraine, meant to confuse Russian invaders.
Airborne assault comes to Super Garuda Shield exercise in Indonesia
Super Garuda Shield in Indonesia expands with new participants and demonstrates new joint, combined operational capabilities.
Norway’s Kongsberg to open new Virginia missile production plant
Amid global demand, Kongsberg will build a new facility to produce Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles in Virginia.
Italy to buy 25 extra F-35 fighter jets under new budget
Rome will also invest half a billion euros in 2024 on development of the Global Combat Air Programme sixth-generation fighter.
Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon, injuring thousands
A Hezbollah official said the new brand of handheld pagers used by the group first heated up, then exploded, killing at least two of its members.
Austria flaunts air power, considers purchasing new trainer jets
The country's recent Zeltweg air show has brought an impending decision back into focus.
France plans low-orbit demonstrator that can target other satellites
The nanosatellite won’t be weaponized, though it may include a “dazzling” capacity, according to the general in charge.
India orders hundreds of new engines for Su-30MKI fighters
The contract, worth more than 260 billion rupees or US$3.1 billion, will see the first engine handed over to the Indian Air Force after a year.
