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Pratt & Whitney’s platform-agnostic XA103 engine to be built for test. Credit: RTX. RTX has announced that its Pratt & Whitney division has finalised a fully digital technical assessment of the XA103 adaptive engine for the US Air Force (USAF). This follows Pratt & Whitney’s announcement in September last year that it is employing digital data packages to expedite the development of the XA103 engine. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more With the completion of the assembly readiness review, Pratt & Whitney has…

Two Central Asian leaders were among the small group that joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in Red Square to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe on May 9. As expected, Russia’s Victory Day military parade was considerably toned down this year. Lasting just 45 minutes, it included no heavy equipment – no tanks or missiles. There were, however, North Korean soldiers participating in the parade. While all five Central Asian leaders had journeyed to Moscow for the parade in 2023, 2024, and 2025, this year only Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbek President…

Tonbo Imaging, the Bangalore-based electro-optics and defence technology firm, is poised to deliver a new generation of advanced multi-mission and panoramic night-vision sights to Indian Special Forces units next month.This development represents a significant stride in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s commitment to self-reliance in critical military technologies.The systems being readied for delivery include lightweight helmet-mounted and weapon-compatible sights. These devices are designed to dramatically enhance night-combat and surveillance capabilities, particularly in complex battlefield conditions where visibility is limited and situational awareness is paramount.By integrating panoramic vision and multi-mission adaptability, the sights will allow Special Forces operators…

Jim Lowder, RealClearDefense There is no way out for Xi that does not involve either delivering Taiwan or accepting historical failure on the promise that defines his legacy and CCP… Source link

KARLSKOGA — A new tandem-warhead made by Swedish defense giant Saab for its Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle is powerful enough “to penetrate any hull of any tank available today,” a senior company official told journalists before the round was demonstrated in a live test-fire here. Breaking Defense observed different types of ammunition for the M4 fired from various distances at different targets at the Bofors test center last week. The HEAT 758 round was fired from roughly 500 meters that struck the flank of a Russian T-80 main battle tank (MBT). The shaped-charge warhead successfully penetrated the hull just beneath…

Kratos picks Odon, Indiana as home of new hypersonic test facility. Credit: Michael Vi/Shutterstock.com. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has chosen Odon, Indiana as the site for its upcoming mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility, marking a significant step for Project Helios. Following a comprehensive assessment across several states, the company determined that Odon met the technical and operational requirements for the initiative, which aims to advance hypersonic materials testing capabilities in the US. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The new…

Once upon a time there was a U.S. president who had a unilateralist streak and intervened in the Middle East to prevent and eliminate a threat that was allegedly sponsoring terror, causing a diplomatic crisis with European allies. This description fits neatly how President Donald Trump has prosecuted the war against Iran, but it is also eerily similar to a U.S. president from another era: George W. Bush. While Bush had campaigned for a “humble” foreign policy, the terrorist attacks of September 11 transformed his presidency into a hawkish one that would not tolerate risks. He ultimately invaded Iraq to…

India’s first indigenously built Coast Guard hovercraft project is gathering momentum in Goa, marking a significant stride in the nation’s defence manufacturing drive.The construction of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) is being undertaken at Chowgule & Company Private Limited, with the Ministry of Defence having signed a contract on 24 October 2024 for six such craft. This initiative is part of the broader push towards self-reliance in defence under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.A major milestone was achieved on 11 May with the girder laying ceremony for the fourth, fifth and sixth ACVs at the Rassaim Yard of Chowgule Shipyard in Goa.…

Francis P. Sempa, RealClearDefense In 2003, then-Chinese President Hu Jintao noted China’s “

WASHINGTON — The Navy today revealed the latest three portfolio acquisition executives, known as PAEs, in lockstep with broader acquisition reforms across the Pentagon.  The Navy has tapped the following individuals to serve as interim PAEs for their respective organizations:  PAE Aviation, led by Vice Adm. John Dougherty; PAE Mission Systems, led by Jim Day; and PAE Munitions, led by Paul Mann “The needs of the warfighter demand that our acquisition system move faster in order to outpace the threat,” Jason Potter, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research and development, said in a…