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French Firm to Provide New Avionics for Rafale Fighters

Thales has been awarded a contract to provide new avionics equipment for Rafale fighters to enhance their operational effectiveness.

Taliban Claim Of Controlling 90% Of Afghan Border Is ‘Absolute Lie’: Govt

The Taliban's claim to hold 90 percent of Afghanistan's borders is an "absolute lie," the defense ministry said Friday, insisting government forces were in control of the country's frontiers.

Manufacturer of ‘Troubled’ UK Tank Aware of Issues Back in 2010

The manufacturer of a “troubled” armored fighting vehicle used by the British Army has admitted it was aware of problems as early as 2010.

Israel Hosts First International Drone Exercise

The Israeli Air Force has conducted its first international drone exercise with military pilots from five other countries.

Nigeria Receives Six Warplanes From US to Fight Insurgency

Nigeria has received six of 12 turboprop light attack aircraft from the United States to help fight mounting insecurity.

Russia Formally Offers 21 MiG-29 Aircraft to India

Russia has presented India with an offer of 21 MiG-29 fighters that feature air-to-air refueling capacity, cutting-edge avionics, and advanced weapons.

16 Civilians Killed in Suspected Militia Attack in DR Congo

Suspected members of an Islamist militia killed 16 people as they were returning from a weekly market in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

US Launched Recent Air Strikes in Afghanistan: Pentagon

The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Russia Unveils New Hybrid ‘ZALA VTOL’ Drone

A Russian aircraft manufacturer unveiled a cutting-edge drone capable of creating photographic maps to secure armed forces' ground facilities.

Rheinmetall to Supply German Army With Laser Light Modules

The German military has awarded Rheinmetall a potential $210 million contract to supply 130,000 laser light modules to enhance soldier's night fighting capability.

USAF Demonstrates Cargo Aircraft Missile Launch 

The US Air Force recently demonstrated beyond-line-of-sight command and control of an air-to-surface standoff missile-equipped Palletized Weapon System.

Russia’s ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet to Be AI-Enabled 

Russia’s new fighter jet "Checkmate" will have elements of artificial intelligence in addition to other technological upgrades.

With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race

The Avangard, the Kinzhal and now the Zircon — Russia is leading the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".

Tajikistan Tests Combat Readiness as Taliban Advances

Tajikistan checked the combat readiness of its armed forces as the Taliban continue to make sweeping gains in neighboring Afghanistan. 

Israeli Missiles Shot Down in Syria: State Media

Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missiles over Homs province early Thursday, the second airstrike this week.

UK Invests $2.7 Million in Unmanned Reconnaissance, Survey Systems

The UK government has awarded three firms a total of $2.7 million in contracts to develop autonomous unmanned air and ground systems to help troops survey river crossing sites during battle.