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France has recalibrated its priorities in combat aviation, shifting focus from expanding the Rafale F4 fleet to accelerating development of the Rafale F5.Operational clearance is targeted for 2030, with Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin emphasising that the move is designed to strengthen both air and naval capabilities, support future missions, and enhance export competitiveness.The Rafale F5 is expected to deliver a generational leap, incorporating advanced AI-enabled systems, a new RBE2 XG radar, upgraded engines, and the ability to operate in tandem with drones.This development carries significant implications for India’s Medium Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, which has been cleared for the…

Garrett & Hoffman, Proceedings The Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping militaries by fusing digital, physical, and biological technologies. The temptation is to let the technologies… Source link

Ten years ago, the emerging conventional wisdom among many defense planners was that the United States Army would not serve a meaningful role in a potential conflict with China — that there would be little role for tanks, howitzers or infantry in a conflict that would be dominated by the Air Force and the Navy.  Today, thanks to a series of reorganization efforts and investments in long range fires, the reality is far different. The Army now has the capabilities to impact China from a distance. But progress cannot stop. As budget season spins up, Congress and defense leaders must double down…

Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider during aerial refuelling demonstration Credit: U.S. Air Force. The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider programme has recorded progress in testing, with the aircraft recently completing aerial refuelling using a KC-135 Stratotanker.   Northrop Grumman, the developer, said this demonstration shows the stealth bomber can operate “anywhere in the world” and engage any target to deter and address threats.  Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The test campaign increases the B-21’s operational range and supports longer, more efficient missions as weapons and systems assessments proceed.  The B-21 is…

Paras Defence and Space Technologies, a leading Indian defence and space engineering company based in Mumbai, has announced a significant partnership with US-based Bandak Aviation Inc., operating as Northstar.The agreement will enable Paras Defence to introduce proven air-to-air refuelling technologies and support services for the Indian armed forces, marking a notable advancement in India’s aerospace capabilities.The collaboration focuses on the supply and support of Northstar’s advanced products, including air-to-air refuelling systems and related accessories. These systems are widely deployed across a range of airborne platforms, enhancing mission endurance and operational flexibility.The deal also encompasses associated services tailored to the requirements…

Whitney, M+A Electronics By processing sensor streams directly on the platform, defense systems can fuse, analyze, and act on data in near real time, even in contested environments Source link

BELFAST — Two of Europe’s leading shipbuilders have formally agreed to collaborate on naval projects that could lead see a submarine produced by German firm ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) at a Navantia shipyard in Spain. The plan falls under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by both manufacturers on Wednesday and comes as Europe’s maritime industry faces strain and uncertainty.  “Geopolitical developments in recent years have significantly increased demand for modern naval products,” said Navantia in a statement. “At the same time, there are considerable bottlenecks in shipyard capacity and technological resources across Europe.” Faced with these issues, the two…

Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP speaking at a UK Defence Industry Roundtable with Gulf Partners in March. Credit: UK MoD/Crown copyright UK Minister for Defence Readiness blasts “journalists and armchair generals” as defence rows and budget pressures mount UK forces are described as severely weakened after decades of cuts and delays Senior Labour figures have accused the government of complacency on defence funding amid the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan Rattled doesn’t even come close to it, listening to the words spoken by UK Minister for Defence Readiness Luke Pollard, who in an interview with…

Agnikul Cosmos has marked a significant breakthrough in India’s private space sector with the successful hot-fire of its Agnite engine during a 77-second test sequence in Chennai. This achievement confirms the repeatability and flight readiness of the country’s premier private rocket technology, moving it beyond the prototype stage into a reliable system prepared for orbital missions. Operating from the IIT-Madras ecosystem, the start-up has demonstrated that home-grown hardware can meet the stringent standards required for spaceflight. The Agnite engine is semi-cryogenic, meaning it uses a combination of liquid propellant and a super-cooled oxidiser. Specifically, it runs on a refined version of…

William A. Woodruff, The Federalist Congress should enshrine into federal law the merit principles that have produced recent remarkable military successes. Source link