Aviation Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,700th C-130 Hercules Tactical Airlifter

News Desk 2 28/06/2024 0

KC-130J Refuels Most Rotary-Wing Aircraft Lockheed Martin has delivered the 2,700th C-130 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, a KC-130J tanker, to the US Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina. The C-130 Hercules

Aviation Defence & Security

France’s NH90 Special Forces Variant Begins Flight Testing

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2024 0

81 NH90 TTH Helicopters On Order Airbus Helicopters has initiated the flight testing phase for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, a unique configuration tailored to the French Army Aviation’s special forces operations. The NH90 Standard 2 configuration, which incorporates advanced features such as the Safran Euroflir 410 electro-optical system, a new digital map

Defence & Security Events

Filipino President Addresses IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024

Dan Ngiam 01/06/2024 0

Asia’s Premier Defence Summit President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines delivered the keynote address at the 21st edition of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, which commenced in Singapore on May 31, 2024. Recognised as Asia’s premier defence summit, this year’s event (May 31-June 2, 2024) is an insightful platform for strategic discourse. US

Aviation Defence & Security

NATO Troops In Largest Parachute Drop Since World War II

Arnold Pinto 19/05/2024 0

As Part Of Exercise Swift Response 2024 In a display of multinational cooperation and military prowess, NATO paratroopers have descended over Romania as part of Exercise Swift Response 2024, marking the largest Allied airborne operation since World War II. At an airbase near Câmpia Turzii, Romania, troops from Germany, France, Romania, Spain, and the United […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Airbus Helicopters And Babcock Secure EC145 Contract

News Desk 2 13/05/2024 0

To Support French Ministry’s Helicopter Fleet In a move to bolster the operational capabilities of the Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have clinched a pivotal contract to provide comprehensive support for the French Ministry of Interior’s fleet of 48 EC145 helicopters. The 12-year agreement, set to commence this year,

Defence & Security Events

34 Recruits Join Vatican’s Elite Swiss Guard Corps

News Desk 2 08/05/2024 0

Vow To Protect Pope Francis With Their Life Thirty-four new Pontifical Swiss Guard recruits swore allegiance to Pope Francis and his legitimate successors during an elaborate swearing-in ceremony held at the Vatican in Rome on May 6, 2024. In their distinctive way, the 34 Swiss Guard members raised three fingers to evoke the Holy Trinity […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Ukrainian Air Force Pilots Train With F-16s In Denmark

Arnold Pinto 05/05/2024 0

NATO Allies Donate Their Fighter Jets To Kyiv The Danish Air Force is training ace Ukrainian fighter pilots at an airbase in Denmark to fly the US-made F-16 Fighting Falcon. A coalition of NATO allies, including Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, has made a significant commitment to Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s unprovoked war of […]

Aviation Defence & Security

Mayman Aerospace Unveils Unique Military VTOL Aircraft

Arnold Pinto 04/05/2024 0

Razor P100, On Display At SOF Week 2024 The anticipation surrounding the future of aerial warfare has peaked as Mayman Aerospace has announced the unveiling of the Razor P100, the inaugural full-scale model of its cutting-edge military Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. This unveiling marks a significant milestone in aviation history. It is scheduled […]

Defence & Security Tech

Smiths Detection Unveils X-ray Diffraction Scanner

Arnold Pinto 01/05/2024 0

Featuring Enhanced Security Screening Smiths Detection, a globally renowned leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, has launched the SDX 10060 XDi, a revolutionary X-ray scanner. This scanner is not just another addition to the company’s product line but a game-changer in the industry, empowered by cutting-edge diffraction technology. X-ray

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Pentagon Moves To Bolster American Defence Industry Cybersecurity

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2024 0

Following Escalating Cyber Threats The Pentagon has unveiled its inaugural strategy to fortify cybersecurity among American defence industry stakeholders, a crucial step in the face of escalating cyber threats that underscores the immediate need for collaboration. The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy charts a course for intensified cooperation between the US

Defence & Security

Global Military Spending Peaks At $2443 Billion In 2023

Arnold Pinto 29/04/2024 0

Military Buying Up In Most Regions Global military spending surged in 2023 amid rising tensions and insecurity, reaching $2443 billion, according to new data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This marked a 6.8% increase in real terms from 2022 and the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. The 10 largest spenders in […]

Defence & Security

Italy Assumes Command Of Red Sea Task Force

Arnold Pinto 27/04/2024 0

Poland Becomes CMF’s 42nd Member The United States Navy has handed over command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 to the Italian Navy during a formal change of command ceremony at the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Italian Navy Capt. Roberto Messina officially assumed command from US Navy Capt. David Coles on […]

Defence & Security Tech

Smiths Detection Ensures Security At COP28 In Dubai

Arnold Pinto 26/04/2024 0

Advanced Screening Equipment Deployed Smiths Detection, a renowned global threat detection and screening technology provider, played a crucial role in safeguarding the United Nations’ COP28 summit, held from November 30 to December 13, 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a record-breaking attendance of over 85,000 core participants, including

Aviation Defence & Security

UK Military Orders 6 Airbus H145 Helicopters

Arnold Pinto 25/04/2024 0

To Be Deployed In Cyprus And Brunei The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters. The procurement, aimed at modernising the rotary fleet and streamlining operations, underscores the UK government’s commitment to optimising resources and enhancing capabilities across various operational domains, ensuring the nation’s security remains

Bahrain Defence & Security

Lockheed Martin Enhances Bahrain’s Defence With PAC-3 MSEs

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024 0

15 Nations Deploy The Firm’s Hit-To-Kill Technology Lockheed Martin has delivered an initial consignment of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Bahrain. These interceptors will enhance the Gulf nation’s air and missile defence capabilities and bolster regional security. This marks the first multiple shipments of

Defence & Security

European Arms Imports Rise With Heightened Global Tensions

Arnold Pinto 29/03/2024 0

The US Is The World’s Leading Arms Supplier European nations have witnessed a staggering 100% increase in significant arms imports. According to the latest data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), this surge coincides with heightened global tensions from 2014-18 to 2019-23. In contrast, the United States and France experienced

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Cloudera earns FedRAMP ‘In Process’ status

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2024 0

Company securely manages key US governmental data Cloudera has achieved ‘In Process’ status within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The achievement confirms Cloudera’s commitment to cybersecurity and hybrid cloud data management by delivering one of the industry’s most secure, robust platforms for public sector organisations.  FedRAMP is a

Bahrain Defence & Security

F-16 Block 70 jet makes ferry flight to Bahrain

Arnold Pinto 10/03/2024 0

Over 3,100 F-16s are operational in 25 countries In a unique accomplishment for both Lockheed Martin and Bahrain, the first of three F-16 Block 70 jets took off from Greenville, South Carolina, on March 7, 2024, marking the commencement of a historic ferry flight to Manama, Bahrain. This move solidifies Bahrain’s position as the first […]

Business Defence & Security UAE

UAE’s EDGE Group enters pact with Spain’s Indra

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2024 0

JV to produce next-gen radar systems in the UAE The Abu Dhabi-based EDGE Group has formalised a new Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Spain’s Indra Sistemas (Indra), a leading global technology and consulting company. The agreement, signed in Madrid by Hamad Al Marar, EDGE Managing Director & CEO, and Jose Vicente de los Mozos, CEO […]

Defence & Security

How the US Army’s AH-64 Apaches are ever mission-ready

News Desk 1 03/03/2024 0

The attack helicopter is the ideal tank hunter Few tools are as valuable as the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for US Army forces in Europe. Part scout, part flying tank, the Apache’s job is to fly low and fast, sneak behind enemy lines and use a combination of advanced sensors and bruising firepower to foil […]