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12 November

Engines of Strength: Why Congress Must Rebuild the Nation’s Propulsion Power

Congress must urgently invest in rebuilding the America's propulsion industrial base to preserve US military and economic strength.

12 November

Jodesz Gavilan

Romania Nears $9 Billion Rheinmetall Tank Production Deal

Romania is closer to sealing a multibillion-euro deal with German group Rheinmetall to build tanks and other military equipment locally.

12 November

Pakistani Air Force's JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong or FC-1 Fierce Dragon) fighter jet performs during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2018, in Zhuhai city, south China's Guangdong province, 9 November 2018. JF-17 Thunder exhibited its dazzling aerial performance in front of the delegations of various air forces and aviation industries on the third day of Zhuhai Air Show in China. The breathtaking aerial display by the seasoned aerobatics pilot wing commander Zeeshan Baryar included some stunning maneuvers like the muscle climb, thunder turns, slow speed pass and inverted flight. An over fifteen minutes jaw dropping performance by Pride of The Nation, JF-17 Thunder, concluded with the trademark vertical rolls and disappearing in the blue skies of Zhuhai, leaving behind hundreds of spellbound spectators. The mesmerized audience applauded the Thundery performance as it landed back. (Photo by Shu ying / Imaginechina via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan Debuts JF-17 Thunder Jets, Becomes Fourth Global Operator

Azerbaijan displayed five newly acquired JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during its Victory Day parade, officially marking the country as the fourth operator of the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft.

12 November

XTEND's unmanned aerial systems. Photo: XTEND

Rojoef Manuel

Israel’s XTEND to Supply US With Attack Drone Kits

The US Department of Defense has contracted Israeli company XTEND to develop and supply Affordable Close Quarter Modular Effects Drone Kits.

12 November

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer Upgrades A-29 Super Tucano With Counter-Drone Capabilities

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is upgrading the A-29 Super Tucano to add counter-drone capabilities.

12 November

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Japan’s AI Anti-Ship Missiles Will ‘Talk’ Mid-Flight for Smarter Strikes

AI-powered anti-ship missile is a smart munition using AI for autonomous control, enabling networked swarms to coordinate data sharing and synchronized strikes against naval defenses.

11 November

Jodesz Gavilan

Boeing Partners With DLA in Pilot Program to Speed Aircraft Parts Delivery

A pilot program between Boeing and the Defense Logistics Agency has shown military aircraft parts can reach units months faster.

11 November

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks Low-Cost Counter‑Air Missile Designs

The US Air Force has issued a white paper request for the Counter-Air Missile Program to develop a ground-launched missile that could later evolve into a low-cost air-to-air system.

11 November