Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jul- 2023 -

12 July

Australia Deploying Surveillance Aircraft to Germany to Assist Ukraine

Australia said it would deploy a surveillance aircraft to Germany to help ensure the smooth flow of military assistance to Ukraine.

12 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway to Supply Nano Drones, Air Defense Components to Ukraine

Norway will supply ultra-light drones and components for air defense missile systems to Ukraine, specifying details for a military aid package announced this week.

12 July

Joe Saballa

Bombardier to Compete With Boeing on Canada’s New Multi-Mission Aircraft

Bombardier has signified its intent to compete with Boeing for Canada’s new multi-mission military aircraft.

12 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria’s White Helmets Say Volunteer Killed by Missile

A member of Syria's volunteer White Helmets was killed in northern Syria by a missile fired by government forces that targeted his vehicle, rescuers and a monitor said.

12 July

George Landrith

US Army Should Rethink Its Vertical Lift Modernization Program

Instead of investing in expensive and untested platforms like the US Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, defense budgets should be spent on upgrading existing systems.

12 July

Rojoef Manuel

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $66M Contract for F-35 Engine Upgrade

Pratt & Whitney has received a $66-million contract to continue design efforts for US defense's F135 Engine Core Upgrade program.

12 July

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Advances Patriot Missile Integration Into Aegis Weapon System

Lockheed Martin has taken the next step in integrating its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor into the Aegis Weapon System.

12 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Shot Down 11 Russian Drones in Second Night of Attacks

Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down 11 Russian drones overnight in a second consecutive night of attacks on the capital Kyiv.

12 July

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un taking part in a parade ceremony to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile

North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missile, South Korea said, days after Pyongyang threatened to down US spy planes that violated its airspace.

11 July