Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jun- 2024 -

19 June

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Flight-Tests Future ICBM Reentry Vehicle

The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin have flight-tested the future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.

19 June

Joe Saballa

BAE Unveils ‘Tridon Mk2’ Ground-Based Air Defense System

BAE Systems has unveiled its new Tridon Mk2 air defense system designed to neutralize drones, aircraft, cruise missiles, and even armored vehicles.

19 June

AIM Defence co-founder Dr Jae Daniel explains the operation of the AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System to Australian Army Director General Future Land Warfare Brigadier James Davis at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** The AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System live-fire demonstration is the final stage of a joint RICO/Jericho investment spanning over five years. AIM Defence design, build, test, and manufacture high-powered laser solutions. The demonstration took place in Puckapunyal, Victoria on 27-31 May 2024 and showcased the Fractl Portable High Energy Laser and how it can be used by the Australian Army.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Military Demos Fractl Laser Weapon in Victoria

The Australian Defence Force has tested its Fractl Portable High Energy Laser at the Puckapunyal Military Area in Victoria.

19 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Operational Plans for Lebanon Offensive ‘Approved’

The Israeli military said operational plans for an offensive in Lebanon were "approved and validated."

18 June

Ronald Watkins

Systecon to Support Global Combat Air Programme Life Cycle Management

Swedish software and tech services provider Systecon has announced its support for the Global Combat Air Programme.

18 June

Joe Saballa

Belgium Buys 17 H145M Multi-Role Helicopters From Airbus

Belgium has signed a contract with Airbus to procure 17 H145M multi-role helicopters for its armed forces and federal police.

18 June

Joe Saballa

US Has Spent $1B on Houthi Attacks But Militants’ Arsenal Unfazed: Intel

The US military has already spent about $1 billion in countering deadly attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, according to a recent US intelligence report.

18 June

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Russia Wants to Advance Before F-16s Arrive

Ukraine said Russian forces were ramping up their attacks and trying to gain more territory before Kyiv's army received more foreign military aid, including F-16 fighter jets.

17 June