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Personal concepts for fixed and rotary wing aircraft (including drones of all sizes)

I don't think a thread for this exists. Years ago there was a passenger/cargo plane project which seems to have been scrapped or postponed... Now that our turbofan projects are in full swing, we can expect to see some interesting developments. I hope to see cargo drones, large military...

We are pleased to announce DefenceHub Trade (name may change). Our very own cryptocurrency/digital asset exchange! But why? https://trade.defencehub.com/ The goal here isn't to emulate any other exchange. This will become an exchange for geopolitical tokens. In other words, DefenceHub...

Yes you heard that right. Stay tuned for more information.

Hi guys, It's been a long time since I've posted. The long awaited upgrade to a super powerful server is finally coming. We will need to temporarily shut down the forum sometime on the weekend in order to ensure a smooth transition. We will create a Telegram group to provide updates or...

APCs aren't going anywhere anytime soon, simply because troops need to be transported safely. However, the issue with all AFVs is situational awareness. Once you've spotted your enemy, they've likely spotted you too, and it's a game of who shoots first. There is little room for error, as an...

https://www.baesystems.com/en-aus/strix In collaboration with local industry, BAE Systems Australia has developed the STRIX. A multi-role VTOL drone capable of carrying a 150kg payload more than 800km. It can perform ISR and ground strike missions. Interestingly it has been advertised as loyal...

US General Michael Minihan predicts war with China could begin in 2025. As China continues to grow its military, the chance of a war is ever more likely. China's defence budget is growing, sitting at more than $200 billion USD. However this number doesn't include the whole picture. R&D...

The ADF is set to receive its first MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance UAV. Costing $180 million each, they are part of a $5 billion deal which includes lifetime maintenance. The addition of the Triton will mean that the ADF's P-8 Posidens will be able to focus on their primary purpose...

Key points: Spy balloons can linger over a site for much longer Spy sattelites have many threats against them. Not only kinetic threats that can destroy them, but chemical, directed energy, microwave and even optical countermeasures, the latter being widely employed. The US Space Force has...

Many people look to military power lists to determine how strong a nation’s military is. These rankings place nations according to their personnel numbers, stockpile of weapons and equipment, and spending on defence. It’s understandable why these lists are so well-liked. They offer a quick...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been all the rage in recent years, with self driving cars and programs such as ChatGPT revolutionising the world. The defence industry is one sector that has undergone major improvements in AI technology. AI is being utilised to expand the capabilities of...

Two years ago, Turkiye’s defence industry garnered worldwide recognition for the performance of its weapon systems in Syria, Libya and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Now, Turkiye is attempting to leap into the big league with four simultaneous fixed-wing jet-powered aircraft programs. Under the...

In a surprise move, Turkey has test fired a missile which was kept hidden until now. Called Tayfun (Typhoon), the new missile is a short range ballistic missile (SRBM). Built by Roketsan, it joins a growing family of longer range solutions for the Turkish Armed Forces. Though the unveiling of...

According to ASPI, Washington is open to supplying Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bombers to Australia. But why would Australia need such an expensive aircraft, and why aren’t F-35s sufficient for Australian defence requirements? Washington has long been reluctant to export its bleeding...

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The Turkish defence industry has been a major success story. Product quality rivals that of western counterparts while being produced for much cheaper. The range of solutions provided by the Turkish defence industry is impressive, to say the least. However, there is one major problem. Engines…...

Canik has unveiled its long-awaited high rate of fire, heavy machine gun. Called the M2F, it joins the M2 QCB as part of Canik’s 50 caliber family. Canik revealed on Monday that the M2F has passed its qualification tests and is ready for production. The Canik M2F has a much higher fire rate than...

SpaceLink, not to be confused with Elon Musk’s Starlink, has signed an R&D agreement with the US Army. The Virginia-based startup announced the R&D deal with the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center on Monday. The aim is to help facilitate faster data distribution. Read...