France has officially announced its plan to provide Ukraine with Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jets, marking a significant addition to Kyiv’s growing air power. The delivery of the delta-winged aircraft is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025, following the recent arrival of F-16 fighters, making the Mirage 2000 the second Western-made fighter […] The post France to supply Ukraine with upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

North Korea has protested what it claims are drone infiltrations from South Korea, accusing its southern neighbor of sending unmanned aerial vehicles to scatter anti-regime leaflets over Pyongyang. The incidents occurred on October 3 and 9, with the leaflet drop over the North Korean capital taking place separately on October 10, according to a statement […] The post North Korea protests mystery drones over Pyongyang first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian military as part of its production program for this year. The aircraft underwent comprehensive ground and flight tests before being handed over to operational units, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards required for deployment. “Our defense industry enterprises are […] The post Russian forces get new Su-34 fighter-bombers first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Steadicopter has announced the launch of its Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) Rotary Unmanned Aerial System in partnership with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. According to a press release from Steadicopter, this collaboration aims to expand the Golden Eagle family of drones by integrating heavy strike capabilities, significantly enhancing its operational versatility and effectiveness on […] The post Steadicopter develops rotary drone with Spike missile first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A trio of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, joining the fleet at the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS). The Air Force said in a release that this arrival is notable as it marks the first new aircraft assignment for the school in nearly three decades. Originally […] The post A-29 Super Tucano joins US Air Force test fleet first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a $192 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Expansion (NGJ-MBX). This upgrade will enhance the capabilities of the existing Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system, extending its frequency range to counter a wider array of threats. Barbara Borgonovi, president of […] The post Raytheon to upgrade EA-18G Growlers’ jamming pods first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

San Diego-based Firestorm recently participated in Northern Strike 24-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises aimed at improving interoperability and preparedness among allied forces. Held from August 3-17 at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), the exercise featured approximately 6,300 participants from various military units. The event spanned multiple locations, […] The post Firestorm’s Tempest mimics Shahed drones in military exercise first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

On October 5, Russia suffered its first confirmed loss of the S-70 “Okhotnik” heavy stealth combat drone in a friendly fire incident over the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine. Initial reports and footage circulated on social media showed Russian forces downing what was later identified as the S-70 drone, one of the most advanced unmanned […] The post New details emerge on Russia’s S-70 drone loss over Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Boeing has announced that Thailand’s first AH-6 Little Bird helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at the company’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. The Royal Thai Army is set to receive a total of eight AH-6 helicopters, which will significantly enhance its rotary-wing capabilities. “This is the first of eight AH-6s we’ll deliver to the Royal […] The post Boeing completes first flight of Thailand’s AH-6 helicopter first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Israeli Air Force intercepted and shot down a drone that entered Israeli airspace overnight in the Beit She’an Valley, the military confirmed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the drone originated “from the east,” a term the IDF has used previously to refer to drone attacks by Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq. Fragments […] The post Israeli Air Force shoots down Iranian Shahed-136 drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more