Missing IAF Sukhoi-30MKI's Wreckage Found
The wreckage of the Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter jet that went missing four days ago has been found. “Wreckage found
South Korea To Buy AESA Radar For KF-X Fighters From Israel
South Korea has signed a technology support contract with an Israeli defense firm and has abandoned a plan to build a radar system for its KF-X fighter jet program. The state-run Agency for Defense Development signed the contract with Elta without revealing the exact volume of the contract
India's Sukhoi-30 Fighter Jet With 2 Pilots On Board Disappeared Near China
Indian Air Force's frontline aircraft Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, which disappeared Tuesday with two pilots onboard, could likely be located near Kalaktang in West Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh state of India. The fighter could probably be found at 70°03' N n 92°30' E
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 Flight Trials Completed In Norway
Schiebels Unmanned Air System (UAS) Camcopter S-100 performed flight trials to the Norwegian Coastguard, Navy, Airforce, Coastal Administration, Police Directorate as well as other authorities during demanding trials at Andøya Test Center (ATC). During the event held in Northern Norway, approximately 300 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, the CAMCOPTER S-100...
China To Equip 1000 Fighter Jets With New Light Radar
Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced the development of a ‘light radar which will be installed on 1000 Chinese-built fighter jets. However the technical details of the radar, such as its coverage area were not revealed in the report published by
Indian Private Sector Allowed To Manufacture Fighter Aircraft, Submarines, Armored Vehicles
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today finalised the broad contours of a policy aimed at engaging the Indian private sector in the manufacture of high-tech defence equipment in India. Under the policy, Indian industry partners would tie up with global OEMs to seek technology transfers and manufacturing know-how to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains
Yemeni Forces Claim Shooting Down Saudi-led Coalition's F-15 Fighter Jet
Yemens force has shot down an F15 fighter jet that was taking part in the bombing campaign of Saudi-led coalition. Yemens Arabic-language al-Masirah television network quoted a local military official as saying that the Air Defense Force in the Yemeni army are backed by allied fighters from Popular Committees, shot down an F15 warplane of the Saudi-led aggression
India Develops Pulse Detonation Engine For Cruise, Anti-Tank Missiles
Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a pulse detonation engine which has higher fuel efficiency than the gas turbine ones for cruise, anti-tank missile and unmanned aerial vehicles propulsion. The pulse detonation engine has higher fuel efficiency than the gas turbine engines of flying systems
Indonesia To Target Airbus, Thales If EU Cuts Palm Oil Imports
Indonesia could target Airbus and Thales if the European Parliament acts on a resolution to reduce the use of palm oil of which the South East Asian nation is the world's largest producer. A recent European Parliament resolution seeks to reduce the use of palm oil for environmental reasons following a string of campaigns conducted by European NGOs which suggest that palm oil substances are detrimental to human health
Lockheed Martin Awarded $137M To Cut Costs Of F-35 Fighters
Lockheed Martin has been awarded $137 million contract to cut the costs of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Department of Defense said in a press release. "Lockheed Martin Corp
Russian Scientists Develop Radio Altimeter To Fly Drones On Autopilot At Low...
Russian developers at Siberian Federal University (SFU) have developed a radio altimeter that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to fly at extremely low altitude. The developers explain that unlike the current barometric altimeter devices and sensors that need to be remotely controlled for landing and flight at a midget height, the newly developed radio/radar altimeter uses automatic mode to operate at a height of just ten meters above the ground
Germany Considering F-35 As Possible Tornado Replacement
The German Air Force has requested for classified data regarding Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet for evaluation of possible solutions to replace its aging Tornado multi-role combat aircraft. The application states that the German defense ministry would carry out an in-depth evaluation of market available solutions including the F-35, later this year
Switzerland Protests F-35 Price Increase by U.S.
Russia Builds Su-57 Shelters at Key Airbase after Ukrainian Drone Strike
U.S. Army General Details Measures to Deter China in Asia-Pac Region
Polish Air Force Commander Visits South Korea to Inspect FA-50PL, Test-Drive KF-21...
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...
