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Australia has donated surveillance, delivery, and inspection drones to the Philippine Coast Guard, including fixed-wing and underwater vehicles. The donation aims to support the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts.
Swedish firm Saab and US company General Atomics have successfully tested an MQ-9B drone equipped with Saab's LoyalEye radar, a potential step towards drone-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) capability. This technology aims to offer persistent surveillance at lower costs than traditional AWACS aircraft.
The US Air Force has awarded the first increment contract for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, selecting General Atomics' FQ-42 and Anduril's FQ-44 for production. These unmanned aircraft will integrate with crewed fighters to extend reach and survivability in contested environments.
Russia reported intercepting 555 Ukrainian drones in an overnight attack, marking one of the most massive drone assaults this year. This follows similar large-scale attacks on May 17 and earlier in June.
A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, California, killing all eight personnel on board. The routine test mission aircraft experienced a rapid, uncontrolled descent, bursting into flames on impact. The cause is under investigation.
Rostec announced it is mass-producing over 20 types of civilian, dual-use, and military drones. The company is enhancing these systems with improved flight characteristics, neural networks, and expanded payload options. Drones like the Falcon and Lightning 13 were showcased at an exhibition in Minsk.
The command of Ukraine's 79th separate assault brigade is reportedly requesting to be relieved of their duties due to heavy casualties sustained near Zaporozhye. Russian security officials claim 15 servicemen were killed in one sector by aerial strikes, with ongoing Russian attacks on the unit's positions.
World leaders at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, posed for an unusual aerial photo. Discussions focused on wars in Iran and Ukraine, global economy, and AI. Leaders also addressed the Strait of Hormuz and potential deals with Iran.
World leaders at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, were captured in an unusual aerial photo. Discussions focused on the wars in Iran and Ukraine, global economy, and AI. Leaders also addressed the Strait of Hormuz and potential deals with Iran and Russia.
Norinco's display features advanced air defence systems, including surface-to-air missiles like the Sky Dragon 100 (100km range) and Yitian II (20km range), designed for layered defence. The company also highlights the SA2/LD76 anti-aircraft gun system, specifically targeting drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia's Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7. The exercise involves over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, focusing on complex combat scenarios and night-time flying.
A US Apache helicopter, shot down by Iran, was reportedly part of a clandestine ship-to-ship oil transfer operation in the Gulf of Oman aimed at maintaining energy exports amid sanctions. The operation uses drones and helicopters to guide convoys, with satellite imagery revealing extensive tanker activity near Oman's port of Sohar.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) reported the detention of a Russian national, born in 2008, in the Orenburg Region for high treason. The teenager allegedly collected information about critical infrastructure for Ukraine's military intelligence to aid in drone attacks.
India's Army Air Defence is procuring three new types of aerial target systems to enhance training against evolving threats like drones and cruise missiles. The systems include a rocket target for infrared missiles, a swarm drone simulator, and a multirotor copter, aiming to prepare personnel for modern warfare scenarios.
Kyiv's historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, known for its golden domes, was hit during a large-scale Russian aerial attack. Ukrainian authorities condemned the strike as a crime against Christian culture and world heritage, while Russia denied responsibility, blaming a US-made Patriot missile. Damage was extensive, though key relics were evacuated.
A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday, with eight people believed dead. The cause is under investigation, and the military has not confirmed if the aircraft was armed.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off from Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people on board. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident, with initial indications suggesting a potential flight-control issue.
A 1,000-year-old monastery in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was badly damaged in a heavy Russian aerial attack. Ukraine's president condemned the strike as a crime against Christian culture, while Russia denied hitting the monastery, claiming it was damaged by a Patriot missile.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults with 70 missiles and 611 drones targeting Ukraine. Kyiv reported successful retaliatory strikes on a Yaroslavl oil facility and a Tula chemical plant deep inside Russia.
India and France have elevated their defense partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on co-design and co-production of advanced defense platforms. A key area of discussion is a potential collaboration on a sixth-generation fighter jet, with India seen as a natural partner following France's split with Germany on a similar project.
Global tensions escalate as Trump gives Iran 48 hours to strike a deal or face consequences, while the EU prepares for potential energy crises amid the Iran conflict. Ukraine's aid is frozen, and secessionist sentiments grow in the US and Canada. Russia and China resolve payment issues, and geopolitical maneuvering intensifies.
Russian troops destroyed a Ukrainian UAV depot near Novogrishino in the Donetsk People's Republic using Geran kamikaze drones, according to Russia's Defense Ministry.
Russia's Defense Ministry announced that its Aerospace Forces struck temporary deployment points of Ukrainian brigades in the Kramatorsk region of the DPR using FAB-250-270, FAB-500, and FAB-3000 aerial bombs. The strikes targeted the 10th, 63rd, and 60th separate brigades, with hits confirmed by real-time monitoring.
