Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Dec- 2024 -

19 December

RTX, Ursa Major Flight-Test Advanced Long-Range Solid Rocket Motor

RTX and Colorado-based propulsion firm Ursa Major have announced the successful flight tests of a new solid rocket motor with long-range capabilities.

19 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Triggering Fire

A massive Ukrainian drone and missile attack sparked a fire at an oil refinery in southern Russia overnight, both Russian and Ukrainian officials said.

19 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Hits Port, Energy Sites in Yemen After Missile Intercepted

Israel said it struck ports and energy infrastructure used by Houthi rebels in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country.

18 December

Joe Saballa

S. Korea to Hold Military Drill on Countering N. Korean Drones

The South Korean military is set to hold a joint air defense exercise focused on countering North Korean drone threats.

18 December

Giulia Bernacchi

Kratos Flight-Tests New ‘Thanatos’ Combat Drone: Report

American defense firm Kratos has reportedly completed the first flight of its “Thanatos” combat drone designed for high-risk missions.

18 December

Airbus H145 light twin-engine helicopter.

Giulia Bernacchi

Bahrain Orders Nine H145 Helicopters From Airbus

Bahrain has purchased nine H145 Airbus helicopters to support law enforcement missions and emergency medical operations.

18 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Detained Suspected Russian Spies Searching for F-16 Jets

Ukraine's SBU security service said it had uncovered a network of agents working for Russian military intelligence who tried to find where Ukraine keeps its Western-supplied F-16 jets.

17 December