On Thursday, May 9th, the US Embassy in Guyana reported that two U.S. Navy aircraft, F/A-18F Super Hornets, embarked on USS George Washington, conducted a coordinated and approved flyover over Georgetown and its surrounding areas. “The exercise builds upon our routine security cooperation and expanding bilateral defense partnership with Guyana.” the Embassy said in a […] The post US fighter jets over Guyana send clear message to Venezuela first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

On May 9th, Victory Day parades commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II took place across various cities in Russia. Among these cities was Tula, where an array of military vehicles was showcased, including the attention-grabbing AG34 all-terrain vehicle, dubbed the “monster buggy” by media outlets. The AG34 boasts a […] The post Russian military unveils “monster buggy” at military parade first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S.-based Teledyne FLIR Defense company is introducing its latest innovation, the Rogue 1 loitering munition system, at the ongoing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa.  The new Rogue 1 loitering munition system, known popularly as “suicide drone,” is a vertically launched and landed small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) designed to deliver precise, […] The post Teledyne unveils new suicide drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Kadet Defence Systems, in collaboration with the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), has achieved a significant milestone in India’s defense sector. According to a press release from Kadet, the successful development of Loitering Aerial Munitions (LAM), better known as suicide drone, under a unique Development cum Production Partner (DCPP) model heralds a new era of […] The post India buys indigenous suicide drones first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have unveiled a promotional video showcasing their modified M1A1 (Situational Awareness) SA Abrams tank, shedding light on its distinctive features compared to the standard US Army version. Released footage reveals notable differences in the Ukrainian configuration, including a unique armor package and reduced weight. X (Twitter) user Ronkainen’s insightful observations […] The post Analysts reveal differences of Ukrainian Abrams variant first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The British military has recently conducted trials of a cutting-edge mobile directed energy system under Project Ealing. This innovative project harnesses radio frequencies to disrupt circuits, potentially providing a solution to counter drone threats. Additionally, plans are underway to deploy laser weapons by 2027, marking a significant advancement in military technology. Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), […] The post British Army conducts trials of directed-energy weapon first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet encountered difficulties during take-off at Tengah Air Base on May 8, 2024, resulting in a crash within the base premises. The pilot executed emergency procedures and safely ejected from the aircraft before it went down. The pilot is conscious and receiving medical attention, with no […] The post Singapore F-16 crashes at Tengah Air Base first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Dramatic footage has emerged of the destruction of the first Supacat HMT-based AIM-132 ASRAAM “Franken-SAM” launcher operated by the Ukrainian military. The launcher vehicle, which served as a short-range surface-to-air missile system, was targeted and destroyed by Russian forces using a Lancet loitering munition, resulting in fire and ammunition detonation. The British developed “Franken-SAM”, equipped […] The post Russian forces destroy Ukrainian “Franken-SAM” launcher first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

In a show of strategic cooperation amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. military conducted a joint counter-landing exercise. The exercise, part of the Balikatan maneuvers, focused on defending the Philippine coastline against potential threats, particularly in light of recent maritime disputes with China. During […] The post Philippines, USA conduct coastal defense drills amid China tensions first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Elbit Systems, an Israeli-based prominent defense technology company, has announced that it will supply Crossbow mortar systems to an unnamed country as part of a $53 million deal. The contract entails supplying the Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar Systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for installation on the Pandur 6×6 APC […] The post Israel to supply mortar systems to mystery customer in Europe first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more