Russian Military Transport Crashes in Syria, 39 Killed
A Russian Antonov An-26 Russian transport plane crashed while trying to land at Hmeymim airbase in northwest Syria killing 33 passengers and six crew members. According to preliminary data, an Antonov An-26 transport aircraft hit the ground 500 meters from Hmeymim airfield during its landing approach at around 15:00
France Demands Payment before Delivering Modernized Super Etendard Aircraft to Argentina
France has held back on delivery of five modernized Super Etendards aircraft sold to Argentina as the latter is yet make payment for the retired French naval patrol aircraft. The $14
Antonov, Saudi Taqnia Aeronautics Agree on AN-132 Aircraft Production Work-share
Antonov Company and Saudi Arabias Taqnia Aeronautics have agreed to a work-share for building the AN-132 military transport aircraft. A three party MoU to manufacture the AN−132 aircraft was signed between Antonov, Taqnia Aeronautics, a subsidiary of Saudi Technology Development and Investment Co (TAQNIA) and another Saudi firm WAHAJ
Russian Nuclear-engine Powered Missiles Could Have ‘Unlimited’ Range
Russia has developed a miniaturized nuclear power unit for cruise missiles and underwater drones which could potentially give them unlimited range. "Russia has completed the trials of miniaturized nuclear power units for cruise missiles of unlimited range and for autonomous submersibles of an oceanic multi-purpose system
Thales’ EW Solution Selected For France’s New Sigint Aircraft Program
Frances Ministry of the Armed Forces has awarded a contract to integrate Thales' Universal Electronic Warfare Capability (CUGE) on board three Falcon Epicure jets. This new programme will strengthen electronic intelligence capabilities and thereby help the French Armed Forces to perform their strategic information gathering functions to better anticipate eventualities
Qatar In Talks To Purchase Russian Su-35 Fighter Aircraft: TASS
Russia and Qatar are holding talks on possible supplies of Sukhoi-35 fighter jets to the Qatari Air Force, Vladimir Kozhin, the Russian Presidents aide for cooperation in defense technologies told reporters on Thursday. "Talks are in progress," he was quoted as saying by the Russian state news agency TASS
Japan’s First Operational F-35A Lightning II aircraft Joins Misawa Air Base...
The United States Forces Japan welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft to the Misawa Air Base during a commemoration ceremony, held on February 24. This is the second aircraft assembled at Mitsubishis facility in Nagoya, Japan
Turkey Promotes Homemade Autonomous Attack Drone ‘Kamikaza’ To Saudi Arabia At AFED...
Turkeys Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM) is promoting locally made lightweight Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles to Saudi Arabia during an on-going global defense fair held in the capital of Riyadh
Leonardo’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
Leonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off and landing, hovering OGE (Out of Ground Effect) and acceleration to forward flight, automatic way point navigation to and from the area of operation and simulation of a surveillance mission
India’s DRDO Flight Tests Rustom 2 UAV With Higher Power Engine
India on Sunday successfully flight tested an indigenously-built Rustom 2 drone, a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), carried out at Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chitradurga district, South India. Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C
India’s LCA Tejas Aircraft Demonstrates Hot Refueling Capability
Indias Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas demonstrated a hot refueling capability meeting a major requirement of the Indian Air Force Inching close to Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of the Tejas, its manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) carried out a hot refueling, which means to fill fuel while the engine is on, followed by a sortie at HAL airport, Bengalore yesterday. The system performance during the refueling session was in-line with design requirements and was satisfactory
French Safran to Help Develop Engine for India’s LCA?
India may ink a deal with Safran of France to deploy its M88 engine, which powers the Rafale fighter jet, in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. A deal to this effect is expected during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Delhi on March 10, according to French newspaper LA Tribune
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
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...
