Ukraine Confirms F-16 Pilot Killed In Action
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Captain Pavlo Ivanov, aged 26, died on Apr. 12, 2025, during a combat mission flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon. In a statement on X/Twitter, President…
BAE Systems Unveils New APKWS II’s Infrared Seeker
The dual mode APKWS II rocket with both IR and laser guidance adds an improved Counter-UAS capability to fighter aircraft tasked to efficiently and affordably stop drone attacks. BAE Systems…
General Atomics Launches Partnership with Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea
GA-ASI announced a deal with Hanwha Aerospace that will see collaboration on the development and production of unmanned aircraft systems. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) announced a deal with…
General Atomics Working on Airborne Laser Pod for MQ-9B
The compact High-Energy Laser pod for MQ-9B is designed with Fleet Defense and Counter-UAS roles in mind. General Atomics has unveiled the development of an airborne laser pod to equip…
‘Franken-Lightning,’ Rebuilt From Two Damaged F-35s, Is Now Fully Operational
The repair that ultimately resulted in the creation of the Franken-Lightning took two years and five months to complete and cost $11.7 million, $2.8 million under the projected budget. The…
UK Ministry of Defence Investigating Future Carrier Based Airborne Early Warning Capabilities
The UK MoD issued a request for information for a new airborne surveillance system capable of operating from Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. With the Royal Navy’s present airborne early…
