Lockheed Martin announced on March 3 that the F-35 Lightnings it builds have now reached a combined total of 1 million flight hours across all models and users, inclusive of… Continue reading "Global F-35 Fleet Hits 1 Million Flight Hours Milestone"
Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks heavy-lift helicopters to enhance the capabilities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). This acquisition… Continue reading "Japan Orders 17 Next-Generation Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopters"
Rheinmetall has successfully delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle to the German Bundeswehr, marking a significant step in strengthening Germany’s air defense capabilities. The delivery, completed at… Continue reading "Rheinmetall Delivers First Skyranger 30 Air Defence System to German Army"
Korea Aerospace Industries may hold a surprise for one of its customers. Despite initial setbacks the light multirole jet may soon be delivered to its end-user in a modernized and… Continue reading "First FA-50PL To Come Off Production Line This Year"
On January 29, 2025, the Netherlands announced plans to purchase 22 Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems mounted on ACSV Gen 5 tracked armored vehicles, for a total of 1.3… Continue reading "Netherlands Acquires 22 Skyranger 30 Vehicles to Combat Drone Threats"
The Italian Ministry of Defence has announced plans to enhance its ground forces by potentially acquiring up to 380 new German KF51 Panther tanks. The initiative, announced at the IAV… Continue reading "Italy to Modernize Military with New KF51 Tanks and IFVs"
Hungary has made progress in modernizing its Ground Forces with the delivery of the first 45 Lynx KF-41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) out of the 218 units ordered from Rheinmetall.… Continue reading "Hungary Receives First 45 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicles"
The Indonesian Air Force is one step closer to welcoming its first A400M tactical transport aircraft. In an X post, Airbus confirmed that the aircraft, production number MSN148, has entered… Continue reading "Indonesia’s First A400M Enters Final Assembly Line Ahead of 2025 Delivery"
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced through social media accounts that it plans to raise defense spending to 5-6% of annual domestic GDP starting from 2026. The decision comes after… Continue reading "Lithuania Claims 6% GDP Spending On Military By 2026"
The first fully British-made Boxer armoured vehicle was unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough on 21 January 2025. This milestone is part of the UK’s £5 billion… Continue reading "UK Unveils First British-Made Boxer Vehicles for Army"