Russia Developing New Version Of Su-30SM Fighter Jet Based On Syrian Combat...
Russia is developing a modernized version of its super-manoeuvrable Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jet with upgraded avionics and is capable of using latest high-precision ammunitions. Designated as Su-30SM1, Russian-language newspaper
Qatar Gets First Batch of Super Mushshak Trainers From Pakistan
Qatar has received the first batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has delivered its first batch of Super Mushshak trainers to the Qatari Emiri Air Force on Wednesday, Qatars MoD tweeted pictures of the arrival
KAI Trainer Jet, Helicopter Exports in Doubt as CEO Resigns
Korean Aerospace Industries CEO has offered to resign due to the on-going investigation charges of inflating research and development (R & D) cost of a defence project and swindling funds. The prosecution is scrutinizing the allegations that KAI Chief Executive Ha Sung-yong lobbied Cheong Wa Dae officials and lawmakers for his...
Russian PAK-FA Fighter Finishes First Stage of Trials, Pre-production Batch of 12...
The fifth generation PAK FA (Perspective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation) fighter jet (T-50), completed the first stage of the state trials. "Today is an historic event - a preliminary conclusion has been signed at the MAKS airshow on the state joint trials of the first stage of the T-50 aircraft...
Sberbank Credit to Irkut MC-21 Airliner Project Touches $1 Billion
Sberbank, a state-owned Russian banking and financial services company, has provided financial credit resources worth about USD 1 billion for development of newest medium-range MC-21 airliner project since 2012. Irkut Corporation announced during MAKS airshow 2017 that Sberbank has signed a cooperation agreement for its MC-21 airliner development, to provide further...
Philippine Army To Examine Singapore’s Offer Of Reconnaissance Drones
The Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) will examine Singapores offer to use its drones for reconnaissance and surveillance in Marawi city where the AFP is fighting Islamic insurgents. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana was quoted as saying to local media yesterday that Singapores offer, made by its Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, had been agreed to ‘in principle and forwarded to the AFP to examine the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance(ISR) offer that Singapore is ready to provide
UK Commences F-35B Ski Ramp Test At US Naval Base
The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force has started second phase of land-based F-35B ski-ramp testing at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River in Maryland. The US-constructed ski ramps would help the UK Royal Navy in Phase 2 Testing of the F-35B Lighting II
Airbus Tests Unmanned Jet-Propelled Demonstrator, Sagitta
Airbus has successfully tested an unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator with the project name Sagitta. The UAV flew autonomously for around seven minutes over the test site in Overberg, South Africa, on a pre-programmed course
Italian Eurofighter Typhoon Jets To Patrol Black Sea From Bulgarian Air Base
Italian Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoons will be deployed at Graf Ignatievo Airbase in Bulgaria to patrol the Black Sea region as part of NATO's Southern Air Policing mission. For the Air Defence mission the Typhoon can load two 1,500 litre drop-tanks, four Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAMs), four AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), and an internal Mauser BK-27 27 mm cannon, the company said in a statement Tuesday
MC-21 Airliner VVIP Version Model On Display at MAKS 2017
A scale model of a potential VVIP configuration of the MC-21 airliner being built by Russias Irkut Corporation is on display at the MAKS 2017 show currently on in Moscow. The display of the model has surprised observers as the MC-21 was first intended to come out only in passenger airliner configurations of varying seating capacity
India Still Looking To Buy Additional Boeing C-17 Heavy Lift Aircraft
The Indian government is pursuing the procurement of an additional C-17 heavy lift aircraft for the Indian Air Force, Minister of State for defence Subhash Bhamre, replying to a question in the Parliament Tuesday. India has already bought 10 C-17 aircraft from the US
Yak-152 Trainer To Debut At MAKS 2017
Irkut Corporation will premier two Yakovlev Yak-152 twin-seat diesel-powered primary trainer for the first time during International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, which takes place from July 18-23 in the Moscow Region. The company said in a press release that its other manufactured aircraft will be participating in a flight program during the show
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21...
Thales, Kongsberg Form New Joint Venture for Secure Military Communications
Germany Approves Eurofighter Laser Deal, Submarine Upgrade in €3B Defense Package
Video Shows Widespread Damage at Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site after U.S. Strikes...
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...
