F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog
[ad_1] The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s total cost is expected to top $2 trillion over its entire life span given the U.S. military plans to fly it longer, inflation is…
Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine
[ad_1] PARIS — The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with €4 billion (US $4.25 billion) in military aid in the 2024-2026 period, the Dutch government said in a spring budget update…
Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps
[ad_1] PARIS — Belgium postponed the deployment of the frigate Louise-Marie to the Red Sea for “an indefinite period of time” after the vessel failed a number of technical tests…
Airbus rolls out first A400M destined for Kazakhstan
[ad_1] MILAN — The first A400M aircraft for Kazakhstan has rolled out of the paint shop at Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Spain, the company announced in an April…
Army-Air Force contingent departs for India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik, ET Government
[ad_1] Exercise Dustlik is an annual event conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. Last edition was conducted at Pithoragarh in February 2023. The Indian Army contingent departed on Monday for…
CoAS Gen Manoj Pande leaves for Uzbekistan; bilateral military cooperation on agenda, ET Government
[ad_1] Army chief Gen Manoj Pande Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Monday departed on a visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan from April 15-18, marking a…
DRDO, Indian Army successfully conduct trials of indigenous MPATGM weapon system, ET Government
[ad_1] The system consisted of the MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition system, and the fire control unit. Man portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) Weapon System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence…
Brazilian Air Force, Embraer launch study for surveillance fleet
[ad_1] SANTIAGO, Chile — Brazil’s Air Force and Embraer are beginning a joint study to look into adapting aircraft already in service to carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions,…
Armenia deepens military ties with Western allies
[ad_1] MILAN — The European Union has announced a milestone decision that involves pumping millions of euros into Armenia’s industries in an attempt to pull the country closer to Western…
British Navy ships to carry drone-zapping lasers by 2027
[ad_1] COLOGNE, Germany — British naval vessels are set to receive new laser weapons within a few years’ time that will make shooting down a missile or a drone as…