Russian Defense Ministry Receives New Batch of Mi-8MTV-5 Military Transport Helicopters
The Russian defense ministry received a new batch of five Mi-8MTV-5 military transport helicopters on July 20, it was announced in a corporate press release Friday. During a video conference with the National Center for Defense of the State, the managing director of the Kazan Helicopter Plant, Yuri Pustovgarov, said that...
Dassault Has Backlog of 111 Rafale Fighters
Dassault Aviation, in its 2018 first half-yearly financial release statement stated that the company has a backlog of 111 Rafale fighter jets as of June 30, 2018. The French Defense backlog stood at EUR 2,982 million, compared to EUR 3,039 million as of December 31, 2017
Safran’s Aircraft Electric Propulsion System Completes First Ground Test
Safrans new hybrid electric propulsion system for aircraft successfully completed its first ground test that took place at the firms test facility near Pau-Pyrenees Airport, in France. In a distributed hybrid electric propulsion system for aircraft, a turbo-generator (a gas turbine driving an electrical generator) is coupled to a bank of...
Singapore Navy Decommissions two Fearless-class Patrol Vessels
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) decommissioned two Fearless-class Patrol Vessels (PVs) RSS Daring and RSS Resilience at a sunset ceremony at Tuas Naval Base Thursday. Officiated by Chief of Navy Rear-Admiral (RADM) Lew Chuen Hong, the ceremony marked the progressive handing over of duties from the PVs to the new...
US Sanctions, Financial Crunch Hinder Russian Arms Sales to Syria: Diplomat
Sanctions imposed by the United States against Russian and Syrian entities hinder the sale of weapons to Damscus which is also facing a severe financial crunch. Syria has earlier shown interest in buying Russian-made weaponry, and the issue is being discussed by relevant state agencies and companies, Russias ambassador in Damascus,...
Rockwell Collins Wins $82.6M For AN/ARC-210 Airborne Radios
The US Navy has awarded a $82.6 million worth contract to Rockwell Collins to manufacture and deliver the AN/ARC-210 family of radio equipment, the Department of defense announced Thursday
Boeing Awarded $181M US Army Contract For Chinook Helicopters
The US Army has awarded a $181 million worth contract to Boeing for procurement of 156 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, the Department of defense announced Thursday. “The Boeing Co
Aero Vodochody to Deliver Up to 28 L-39NG Jet Trainers
Aero Vodochody has signed agreements with RSW Aviation and SkyTech for the delivery of 28 L-39NG jet trainers in two separate contracts. The company signed a Letter of intent Tuesday for the delivery of 12 L-39NG aircraft and upgrade of six legacy L-39 into the L-39CW variant
Turkey’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier To Be Ready in 2021
Turkeys first indigenous aircraft carrier, the TCG Anadolu, is expected to be delivered to the Naval Forces Command in April 2021, Daily Sabah reports Wednesday. The TCG Anadolu, which is being produced with a local content ratio of 68 percent, will be one of the world's most advanced aircraft carriers
India’s Indigenous Nuclear Missile Tracking Ship To Be Delivered In December
Indias indigenous nuclear missile tracking ship, wrapped in secrecy till now, is set to be delivered in December this year, according to a report by
General Atomics To Deliver Predator MALE UAS To Netherlands
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has been selected to provide Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Medium Altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) UAS to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)
IAI, Czech Firm Aero Unveil Multirole F/A-259 Striker Aircraft
Aero, the Czech aircraft manufacturer, and Israeli Aerospace Industries have introduced cost-effective, combat proven fighter attack aircraft, the F/A-259 Striker. The F/A-259 Striker is a multirole aircraft for close air support, counter-insurgency operations and border patrolling with interception capabilities
Patria to Lead €45M European AI-Warfare Swarm Platform Programme
China's AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Passes Crosswind Flight Tests
China Denies Reports of Y-20 Aircraft Delivering Supplies to Pakistan
Bangladesh to Extend Service Life of MiG-29 with Engine Repair, Aircraft Upgrade
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
