US Refutes Russian Allegations of US Noncompliance with INF Treaty
The US state department has refuted allegation of US non-compliance with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty alleging Russia of refusing to engage in any serious discussion of US concerns on existence of a prohibited missile system with Russia. The Russian Federation has sought to deflect US concerns by accusing the...
HAL to Float RFI Seeking Indian Partner to Manufacture Dhruv Helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is likely to float a Request for Information (RFI) soon for identifying an Indian private agency that can produce the civilian version of the ALH Dhruv helicopters in future. Considering the increasing need of helicopters in civil operations of the country, this will be a mega deal...
Forty Su-30MKIs to Undergo Brahmos Missile Integration: Indian Minister
Some 40 Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jets are to undergo integration with the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile following the successful test firing of the missile from the air a fortnight ago. India Minister of State for Defence, Dr
UK, Qatar Sign $8 Billion Deal for 24 Typhoon Aircraft
The British and Qatari governments have signed a £6 billion ($8 billion) agreement to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft. The British Defense Secretary, Gavin Williamson and his Qatari counterpart, Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah, oversaw the signing of the contract, building on the statement of intent signed in September this...
Vertex Awarded $79 Million to maintain 178 T-1A Trainer Fleet at AETC
L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace has been awarded a $79 million contract for contractor operated and maintained base supply of the Air Education and Training Command fleet of 178 T-1A trainer aircraft. Work is expected to be completed by June 7, 2018
General Atomics Wins $134 Million for Production of Block 30 Ground Control...
General Atomics has won a $134 million contract for the production of block 30 ground control stations. Work is expected to be completed by Jan
Pakistan Air Force Ordered to Shoot Down US Attack Drones
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been ordered to shoot down attack drones operated by United States forces if they violate Pakistani airspace, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said on Thursday. The chief of air staff was speaking as chief guest at the opening ceremony of Air Tech Conference and Techno Show at Air University, Islamabad,
Pakistani AH-1Z Viper Helicopters to get General Dynamics V4 Gun Turrets
General Dynamics- Ordnance Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is being awarded $9,064,921 for the procurement of 41 A/A49E-7 (V4) gun turrets for AH-1Z helicopters in support of the government of Pakistan and the US Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Williston, Vermont (50 percent); and Saco, Maine (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in August 2021
Qatar Signs Deal to Buy 12 Rafale Jets, Retains Option for 36
Qatar and France today signed $12 billion in deals including the purchase of 12 Dassault Rafale jets with an option to buy 36 more fighter planes. The deals were signed between Qatar's Emir and French President Emmanuel Macron during the French president's visit to Doha on Thursday
Israel Operationalizes First Set of F-35 Fighter Jets
The Israel Air Force has announced that F-35 fighter aircraft, ‘Adir are now operational. Israel has so far received nine aircraft of the 50 it has ordered from US Lockheed Martin each costing at an approximate $100-110 million
Northrop Grumman Wins $750 Million to Upgrade 75 US Special Electronic Mission
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $750 million US DoD contract to perform upgrades, modernization and integration for the US Armys Special Electronic Mission Aircraft (SEMA) fleet. This fixed- wing airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) fleet includes the RC-12X Guardrail, the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance Surveillance System and Airborne Reconnaissance Low variants
Indian UAV Crashes in Chinese Territory, New Delhi Clarifies
An Indian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intruded into Chinas airspace and crashed evoking strong reaction from the Chinese MoD, state-run Chinese media outlets reported. The Indian UAV intruded into China's airspace and crashed recently, and China's border troops have conducted identification and verification over the vehicle, Xinhua reported quoting Zhang Shuili, deputy head of the combat bureau of the Western Theater Command's joint staff department Thursday
Saab GlobalEye Vs. Boeing E-7 In Canada's AWACS Procurement Plan
Korean P-3CK Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashes; 2 Crew Dead, 2 Missing
Japanese Police Detect Chinese Toy Pistols That Can Fire Live Rounds
Israel Used Compact Laser Air Defense System During War with Hezbollah in...
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...
