Indonesia, Turkey Collaborate To Produce Light-weight, High-altitude Drones
Indonesias aircraft company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are collaborating to produce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are capable of flying at a maximum height of 40,000 feet. The UAV project is expected to be completed within one to three years, PTDI production director Arie Wibowo was...
Saab Joins Leonardo-led Team To Demo Naval Surveillance Solutions
Saab will take part in an EU funded preparatory action project called OCEAN2020, to demonstrate technologies for enhanced situational awareness in a naval environment using unmanned systems. The project consists of a consortium representing 15 EU Member States, lead by Leonardo
Simultaneous Refueling of Two Fighter Jets Possible WIth Russia's IL-78M-90A Tanker...
The II-78M-90A will be able to refuel simultaneously two frontline planes. The tail unit is designed to refuel long-range and special aircraft
India’s Defense Minister To Fly IAF Sukhoi-30 MKI Fighter Plane
Indias Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman will fly in Indian Air Forces frontline Su-30MKI combat aircraft over Jodhpur on Wednesday, while reviewing the operational preparedness of the force. “The defence minister will undertake the sortie to gauge and review the operational preparedness and combat capabilities of the armed forces,” an Air Force...
Indian Navy Seeks Third Aircraft Carrier with 57 Fighter Planes Worth $25
The India Navy is looking to acquire third aircraft carrier along with 57 foreign aircraft for the warship, amid growing Chinese threat, which will reportedly cost the government about US$25 billion (INR 1.6 lakh cr)
French Air Force Receives First US-built C-130J Super Hercules Airlifter
Lockheed Martin delivered first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to France during a ceremony to the Armée de l'Air's 62st Transport Wing, in presence of Florence Parly, France's minister of the Armed Forces, at Orléans-Bricy Air Base Monday. France will receive a total of four Super Hercules aircraft — two C-130J-30 combat delivery airlifters and two KC-130J aerial refuelers — through a Foreign Military Sale with the U
Pakistan Delivers Five Super Mushshak Trainers To Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday took delivery of the second batch of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft that the Federal Government had since ordered from Pakistan. The newly-delivered aircraft, which are capable of being used for acrobatics training, are all brand new and fitted with digital glass cockpit
Iran’s Air Force Receives Overhauled Su-24 Aircraft
Iran has restored a Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft after years of it being grounded at an airbase in Shiraz, located in southern region of Iran. On January 14, Iranian experts and specialized technicians of the overhaul facility of Shahid Doran Airbase in Shiraz, succeeded in overhauling the grounded aircraft after spending over 35,000 manpower, working hours and constant efforts,
French Government Awards Naval Group, Airbus For Rotary-wing Drones Tech Development
The French Government Defense procurement and technology agency, DGA (Direction Générale de lArmement) has just awarded a contract for technology development in the field of rotary-wing drones to the Naval Group and Airbus Helicopters consortium. The contract covers de-risking studies ahead of construction of a future tactical helicopter drone demonstrator aboard warships
Gulfstream Wins $118M Logistics Support Contract for US Military’s Executive Jets
The Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has received a $118 million contract to provide support to the C-20 and C-37 Gulfstream aircraft operated by the US Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, the Department of Defense announced. The awarded contract is also to fund the uninterrupted continuation of contractor logistics support services
Indonesia To Receive Last Two US-granted F-16 Fighter Jets Tomorrow
The last two F-16 jet fighters granted to Indonesia by the United States are expected to arrive at Iswahjudi, Magetan, East Java, on January 12, 2018. The aircraft are part of a total of 24 aircraft the US government has promised to Indonesia
Raytheon To Assist DARPA In Demonstrating Collaborative Autonomy for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Phase 3 contract in support of Collaborative Operations in Denied Environment (CODE) program to Raytheon Company based Tucson, Arizona, to demonstrate progress toward upgrading legacy unmanned aircraft, enabling easy navigations in constricted environment. According to DARPA press release, CODE program aims to extend the capability of the U
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
Naval Group Launches Third Hellenic FDI Frigate
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Complete Key Tests of New U.S. Army Short-Range Interceptor...
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...
