Switzerland, known for its neutrality, is pushing forward with plans to enhance its air defense systems, focusing on medium-range ground-to-air capabilities. A .2 billion deal has been confirmed with the U.S for the purchase of five Patriot firing units and GEM-T type missiles. This move is a part of a larger plan to swiftly address … Read more
Croatia is on an ambitious course to upgrade its air defense capabilities, notably by adding eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to its fleet. This move marks a significant stride in modernising the Croatian Armed Forces. Marking a sizeable shift, Soviet/Russian aircraft, including the MiG-21 and Mil Mi-171Sh, are being phased out. The replacements are no … Read more
The A400M Atlas, a key aircraft developed by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), recently underwent tests for the L-16 tactical data link. When it comes to exchanging complex, encrypted tactical information between diverse military units, the L-16 plays a pivotal role. Notably, it finds its use in partnership operations, primarily within the NATO framework. … Read more
The Miassichtchev M-55, the Soviet’s response to the U.S. U2 spy plane, could soon be soaring the Ukrainian skies again. A recent development stirring curiosity and surprise among defense experts worldwide. Background In the 1950s, the U.S. Air Force initiated the Genitrix program with the mission of sending stratospheric balloons over the Soviet Union and … Read more