As perhaps the most iconic and widely recognised symbol of a state’s military power, and as a kind of asset which through technological advances has operated in a growing number of roles, fighter aircraft are set to continue to be heavily invested in by almost all major military powers well into the 21st century. In contrast
An Anglo-French Storm Shadow cruise missile has been captured largely intact by Russian forces in Ukraine, as confirmed by footage released since July 5. The air launched missiles were provided to Ukraine by the United Kingdom from May, and have been integrated onto the country’s fleet of Soviet
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has selected a site in Weeze, western Germany, to begin production of “at least 400” F-35A centre fuselages beginning in 2025 according to a press release from the firm. The facility will also be able to service both German F-35s and those of “other friendly
The air forces of Russia and Syria on July 6 launched joint exercises simulating both air to air combat and strike missions, with the drills also intended to test the efficiency of Russia’s considerable air defence capabilities based in Western Syria. The Russian Defence Ministry elaborated that
Up to half of Germany’s $109 billion military modernisation fund is set to be allocated to orders from American defence contractors, according to the CEO of German tank-parts manufacturer Renk Group Susanne Wiegand. “I don’t believe that much of the money will be left over for the German industry,”
The Israeli Defence Ministry has confirmed long suspected plans to expand its fleet of F-35 fifth generation fighter aircraft, with a planned order for 25 airframes under a $3 billion contract. The acquisition will enlarge the country’s fifth generation fleet by 50 percent, with 50 aircraft already
Senior Ukrainian officers have lamented the limited capabilities of French supplied armour on the frontlines in the country’s ongoing war with Russia, with the AMX-10RC wheeled tank’s protection deemed insufficient for frontline operations and leading to unnecessary crew deaths. An unnamed Ukrainian officer cited by
Amid escalated hostilities in Eastern Ukraine as the Ukrainian Army has attempted to launch large scale offensives against Russian positions from early June, some of the latest kills gained on the frontlines have been captured on film and publicised providing valuable insight into the nature of the
Russian Army Aviation Mi-35 helicopters were reported on July 1 to have been deployed for an assault on a Ukrainian command post, neutralising nearby armour and destroying the site itself. The Russian Defence Ministry reported regarding the attack “As a result of ongoing combat tasks, the
Waves of riots and looting across France have been met by threats of revolt by leading police unions unless the government takes drastic measures to restore order. “Today the police are in combat because we are at war. Tomorrow we will enter resistance and the government should be aware of this,”
