US Air Force Plans 1,000 Combat Drones for 185 F-47 Fighters
The US Air Force plans to pair more than 185 F-47 fighters with over 1,000 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This could give each fighter around five unmanned wingmen in combat.
The US Air Force plans to pair more than 185 F-47 fighters with over 1,000 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This could give each fighter around five unmanned wingmen in combat.
The mounts are designed to support machinery weighing up to 2,000 kg, with a natural resonance frequency below 15 Hz and vibration isolation beginning at around 21 Hz.
The Netra Mk1A is expected to be an upgraded version of India’s indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform.
India plans to integrate indigenous Astra missiles with Rafale fighters, giving the IAF another powerful air-to-air weapon option while reducing reliance on foreign missiles
India’s reported $1.2 billion R-37M deal could give Su-30MKI fighters a powerful long-range air-to-air weapon, allowing them to threaten AWACS, tankers and other.
The U.S. Navy has revealed the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile with a range exceeding 250 nautical miles. It is designed for advanced fighter aircraft and future combat missions.
The US Navy and Indiana National Guard have opened a new ground-based sled track at Camp Atterbury to test aircraft countermeasures faster, reduce costs and improve safety before flight trials.
Norway has ordered 20 Patria 6×6 vehicles under the CAVS programme. The vehicles will feature Kongsberg PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations, with deliveries planned to begin in 2026.
India has successfully made and test-fired its first 100% indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle at the Amethi facility, marking a major step in domestic defence manufacturing and self-reliance.
The Indian Navy has received Mangrol, its third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening coastal surveillance and underwater warfare capabilities.