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4 February

The Legion-ES configuration is designed for the F-16 to complement aircraft performance.

US Awards Lockheed $328M Contract for Taiwan IRST21 Sensors

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5-million contract to provide Taiwan’s air force with advanced Legion‑ES IRST21 sensor systems.

4 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Almost 200 Separatists Killed After Attacks in Pakistan: Official

Pakistan's security forces have killed almost 200 separatist insurgents in southwestern Balochistan province.

3 February

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) and 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera) board a C-130 Hercules for an aerial delivery during Operation Skyfall - España, Madrid, Spain, May 5, 2015. Operation Skyfall - España is an exercise initiated and organized by the 982nd Combat Camera Company and hosted by the Brigada Paracaidista of the Spanish army. The exercise is a bilateral subject matter exchange focusing on interoperability of combat camera training and documentation of airborne operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Singapore to Replace Aging C-130B Transport Aircraft With Secondhand C-130Hs

The Republic of Singapore Air Force is moving ahead with a partial refresh of its airlift fleet by purchasing pre-owned Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft to replace its oldest C-130B models.

3 February

220715-O-LR179-1004-CA PACIFIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117 conducts a maritime surveillance flight during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29- Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by S1 Melissa Gonzalez)

Rojoef Manuel

Japan, US to Streamline Arms Sales After Tokyo Flags Delivery Backlogs

Japan and the US have agreed to streamline foreign military sales procurement as Tokyo seeks to resolve shipment issues of weapons acquired from America.

3 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar, Russia Agree New Military Alliance

Myanmar and Russia have signed a five-year military cooperation pact, an alliance analysts say has been crucial to the junta's grip on power.

3 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Red Cat Secures Black Widow Drones Order From Asia-Pacific Customer

Red Cat Holdings has announced that an undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system.

3 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

From Swarm Tracking to AI Munitions: Taiwan Spotlights Tech at Singapore Airshow

Taiwan’s Tron Future Tech is heading to the Singapore Airshow 2026 with a trio of next-gen defense systems: a tracking platform, an unmanned aerial system, and an AI-based munition upgrade system.

3 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

ST Engineering Debuts Next-Gen UAVs, Tactical Systems at Singapore Airshow

ST Engineering will take the stage at Singapore Airshow 2026 with a lineup of next-gen defense technologies spanning aviation, logistics, and AI-driven systems.

2 February