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2024

Explore the latest stories and articles covering 2024 in the magazine

SAAF seeks spares for major aircraft

SAAF seeks spares for major aircraft

By Cesare • 24 June 2025

The South African Air Force (SAAF) is currently facing a pressing and critical need for spare and replacement...

Chinas J-35A stealth fighter

Chinas J-35A stealth fighter

By Cesare • 7 February 2025
Air

Chinas much-anticipated J-35A stealth aircraft has emerged as the centrepiece of the Zhuhai Air Show.

MK-48 Mod 7 Guidance and Control System Contract Extension

MK-48 Mod 7 Guidance and Control System Contract Extension

By Cesare • 7 February 2025

The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a substantial contract extension...

Germany launches Meteor missile from Eurofighter for the first time

Germany launches Meteor missile from Eurofighter for the first time

By Cesare • 7 February 2025
Air

The recent test was conducted over the Atlantic Ocean, utilising the British military range located at...

CH-7 Stealth drone: revealed at China Airshow 2024

CH-7 Stealth drone: revealed at China Airshow 2024

By Cesare • 1 January 2025
Air

China has recently captured international attention by unveiling a series of highly significant advancements...

GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate

GA-ASI and BAE Systems Collaborate

By Cesare • 1 January 2025

GA-ASI has entered into a collaboration with BAE Systems to demonstrate advanced electronic warfare (EW)...

HENSOLDT receives ASML Supplier Award

HENSOLDT receives ASML Supplier Award

By Cesare • 1 January 2025

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT has been recognized for its achievements in sustainability at the ASML Supplier...

Milkor 380: Sophisticated and Multifunctional

Milkor 380: Sophisticated and Multifunctional

By Cesare • 1 January 2025
Air

The Milkor 380 is a sophisticated multifunctional airborne platform meticulously engineered for a wide range...

2CA2 medium tank

2CA2 medium tank

By Cesare • 2 December 2024

The TAM 2CA2 tanks, which are part of a larger plan to upgrade 74 units, have undergone significant...

France launches development of new stealth combat drone

France launches development of new stealth combat drone

By Cesare • 2 December 2024
Air

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has recently revealed plans for the development of an innovative...

New Vision for Lift Fan Aircraft Family

New Vision for Lift Fan Aircraft Family

By Cesare • 2 December 2024
Air

Aurora Flight Sciences has recently unveiled updated visual representations of an unmanned fan-in-wing...

Mwari: A Game-Changer for the Warfighter

Mwari: A Game-Changer for the Warfighter

By Cesare • 2 December 2024
Air

The Mwari aircraft, with the plate numbers C4ISR and F3EAD, represents a two-crew, precision strike platform...

Skunk Works X-Plane to Become World's First Digitally Certified Aircraft

Skunk Works X-Plane to Become World's First Digitally Certified Aircraft

By Cesare • 25 October 2024
Air

The Lockheed Martin X-56 is a modular unmanned aerial vehicle designed to explore High-Altitude Long...

XM1155-SC: advanced, cannon-launched projectile

XM1155-SC: advanced, cannon-launched projectile

By Cesare • 25 October 2024

The XM1155-SC is a cannon-launched, highly manoeuvrable, and aerodynamic projectile designed to effectively...