USAF Planning Test Flight of B-52 Bomber with Upgraded Electronic Warfare...
The United States' Air Force (USAF) plans to test fly its B-52 strategic bomber equipped with a new electronic warfare (EW) system supplied by L3 Harris this year. Under a $947 million contract awarded in 2021, L3Harris is upgrading the AN/ALQ-172 electronic warfare (EW) self-protection system for the B-52, enhancing its...
Russian Su-27 on Fire, Crashes into Sea near Sevastopol
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet has crashed into the sea off the Crimean port of Sevastopol, its pilot bailed out and was rescued by a Russian team. Video from near the crash location shows the aircraft on fire and plunging with its nose down
Japan Plans to Upgrade 16 Airports, Ports for Military Use
Japan is set to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports for use by its defense forces and coast guard during military emergencies, Kyodo News reported on March 27. The Japanese government, through Kyodo News, revealed plans to upgrade five airports and eleven seaports to facilitate military operations during emergencies
China's H-20 Stealth Bomber to be Unveiled "Soon"- PLA Air Force Dy...
China's long-awaited strategic stealth bomber, the H-20 will be unveiled "soon," according to a top Chinese PLA Air Force Commander. Deputy Commander of the PLA Air Force, Wang Wei, who is also a member of the 14th National Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC),...
Over 100 New Aircraft, 150 Helicopters Delivered to Russian Forces in 2023:
Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) received more than 100 aircraft and 150 helicopters in 2023, according to Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko who was speaking during the Single Day of Acceptance of Military Products on Friday. "More than 100 new and repaired aircraft have been delivered in the interests of
French DGA Notifies Airbus of the First Work on Standard 2 of...
The French Direct General Armaments (DGA) has commenced equipping the Airbus A330 MRTT fleet with the MELISSA satellite communications antenna, allowing access to the SYRACUSE IV military constellation. The A330 MRTT Phoenix fleet will thus have a high-speed, sovereign and secure communications capacity, associated with increased means of transmission as part of the implementation of the air deterrent component
Slovaika Violated Agreement with Russia in Transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine: Russian FSMTC...
Russias Federal Service of Military Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) has accused Slovakia of gross violation of the agreement between the Russian Federation and the Slovak Republic in transferring four MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine. According to the Military-Technical Cooperation agreement of April 29, 1997: "each of the Contracting Parties will not be without the written consent of the other Contracting Party sell or transfer to third countries weapons and military equipment, technical documentation for their production, information and materials obtained or acquired as a result of bilateral military-technical cooperation," the FSMTC said quoting the agreement
Chinese Y-20 Plane to Spawn Early Warning, Electronic Warfare Variants
China's Y-20 transport aircraft is expected to spawn variants such as early warning aircraft, a command and control aircraft, a long-range electronic warfare aircraft, or even a drone carrier.Besides, an expected engine upgrade will allow it to fly longer distance and carry more cargo than the current aircraft
French Rafale Jet to Get its Biggest Bomb, the 1000kg AASM
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) pronounced the qualification of the AASM 1000 GS bomb (modular air-to-ground armament) of 1,000 kg propelled with GPS and inertial guidance.The AASM 1000 is one of the new capabilities of the Rafale F4 standard, whose qualification of the first increment (F4
UEC to Set up $ 504 Million Component Plant for Russia's New...
United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia will begin construction of a large factory to manufacture parts for new aircraft engines for aircraft and helicopters with an investments about 35 billion rubles ($ 504 Million).In four buildings of the new industrial facility, UEC will launch the production of components for a number of TV7-117ST-01/02, PD-14, PD-8 aircraft engines and VK-650V, VK-1600V helicopter engines
Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70 Marks First Flight, Jet Meant for Bahrain
Lockheed Martin on Tuesday announced the first flight of its F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site. This F-16 Block 70 jet is the first of 16 jets to be delivered to Bahrain
Indonesia orders Six Additional T-50i Combat-Trainer Aircraft from Korea Aerospace
Korea Aerospace Industries announced Tuesday that it had signed an export contract for six units of the T-50i, an introductory tactical trainer, with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (I-MoD). The T-50i is a trainer aircraft built to the requirements of the Indonesian Air Force based on the T-50
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U