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Poland Explores Airbus A400M, A330 for Enhanced Transport and Refueling Capabilities

April 1, 2025 @ 07:57 AM

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Airbus President Guillaume Faury on March 31 to discuss acquiring transport aircraft and aerial refueling platforms to enhance national defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the critical importance of Airbus as a reliable partner in advancing Polands military capabilities

China Grants First-Ever Certification for Autonomous Passenger Drones

April 1, 2025 @ 05:10 AM

China has approved the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones for the first time, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issuing Operator Certificates (OC) to two companies—EHang Holdings and Heyi Aviation. The certification allows them to conduct passenger flights using pilotless aerial vehicles within approved airspace

No 'Kill Switch' but Third-Party Parts Dependency Could Limit F-35 Use: Ex-RAF...

March 31, 2025 @ 08:27 AM

Retired British Air Marshal Greg Bagwell has shot down fears of a U.S

Boeing’s Sustainable Aircraft Concept Completes First Wind Tunnel Tests

March 31, 2025 @ 06:41 AM

Boeings Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, the X-66, has completed its first wind tunnel tests, advancing efforts to develop more fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. The X-66 is an experimental jet designed to test new technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions

China Reveals JL-9 Carrier Trainer Jet with Wingtip Split Rudders

March 30, 2025 @ 05:33 PM

An upgraded version of China's JL-9 carrier trainer jet features newly added wingtip split rudders which obviates the need for a tail parachute and could be applied to future stealth aircraft. The JL-9 trainer with the wingtip rudders was revealed in a PLA Navy video report showed JL-9 trainer jets in action, with one deploying wingtip split rudders during landing

Indian MoD Approves $7.2B Deal with HAL for 156 Light Combat Helicopters

March 29, 2025 @ 10:47 AM

India's Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract worth INR 62,700 crore ($7.2 billion) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), marking the largest helicopter acquisition in the country's history

Russia to Increase Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 Aircraft Production This Year

March 29, 2025 @ 08:59 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will increase the production of Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 aircraft for the needs of the military this year, said Vadim Badekha, CEO of the UAC. "Our primary task is to increase the pace of construction of in-demand military products

Indonesian Defense Minister Plans 80 CN235/CN295 Aircraft Procurement, Reviews F-16 Upgrade

March 29, 2025 @ 05:13 AM

Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin

Indian Army, DRDO Develop FPV Kamikaze Drone

March 28, 2025 @ 10:14 AM

The Indian Armys Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has tested an indigenously developed First-Person View (FPV) kamikaze drone equipped with an impact-based anti-tank munition. Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the drone is designed to enhance tactical engagements through precision drone warfare

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