Indian Air Force To Flight Test Indigenous HTT-40 Trainer Soon
The Indian Air Force is eyeing to officially demonstrate the trial flight of its indigenous basic trainer aircraft HTT-40 in the next few days. The formal test flight could take place sometime later this month or in early July,
Thales Eyes India For Its New Medium Scale Drones
Thales is eyeing India as a potential market for its new medium scale Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Thales is confident that its new mini UAV SpyRanger, being built with a French mid-tier company ‘Aviation Design, will find inroads into the Indian market, the company said Sunday
IAF MiG-27 Aircraft Crashes Into House Premises
An Indian Air Force MiG-27 aircraft on Monday crashed near Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. According to initial reports, both pilots have been ejected safely, but three people have suffered injuries
Russia Grounds Su-27 Jets After Crash
Russia has grounded all Sukhoi Su-27 jets until the investigation related to the crash of a plane of this type is completed. "According to preliminary findings, technical problems were to blame," the defense ministrys statement said Friday
Denmark Parliament Approves $3 Billion Order For 27 Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter
The Denmark parliament has approved a $3 billion order of 27 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. Lawmakers agreed to buy 27 F-35 Joint Striker Fighter jets, with total costs for the lifespan of the deal, assuming some planes last as long as 30 years, set at 55 billion kroner, Henrik...
Latvian New Law Allows Shooting Down Drones Spotted Over Military Bases
Latvian parliament has adopted amendments to the Law on aviation allowing the commanders to order forced landing of an unmanned aerial vehicle in order to protect the nations military interests. The move comes after numerous reports of Russian drones near Baltic States' borders, as well as warships and submarines near Latvia's exclusive economic zone
India Requests For Predator C Combat Drones From US
India has requested for Predator C Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV) from the US. According to a defense journal, India Strategic, sources said, “The Predator C requirement has been mentioned at a very high level during Prime Minister Narendra Modis just-concluded visit to Washington
Russian Su-27 Jet Crashes, Pilot Killed
Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed reports on Thursday that a Su-27 fighter aircraft had crashed in the Moscow region. “On June 9 at 10:25 [local time, 07:35 GMT], a Su-27 belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in the Moscow region while returning to the base airfield after a planned flight
Spain Likely To Receive First A400M Transport Aircraft In September This Year...
Spain is likely to receive its first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft in September. The A400M aircrafts final assembly is being done at the Airbus Defence and Space Seville facility
Nigeria To Acquire Super Tucanos From US To Replace Alpha Jets
The United States is likely to sell its Super Tucano attack aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). In addition to this, the NAF will also be inducting Mi-35 helicopters and JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft and Super Mushsack trainers
Australian Former Defense Minister Joins Lockheed Martin Board, Backs $17 Billion F-35
Australian former defence minister and Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley has been appointed to the board of Lockheed Martin Australia. Beazley has backed the countrys decision to buy 72 F-35 fighter jets for $17 billion after joining the board of Lockheed Martin
Pratt And Whitney Wins $64 Million F119 Engine Sustainment Contract
United Technologies Corp (UTC) Pratt and Whitney, has been awarded $64 million contract for F119 engine sustainment. Work is expected to be complete by Dec
Dutch, Colombian Marines Conduct First Joint Jungle River Drills Near Caribbean
U.K. MOD Receives First Airbus H145 to Replace Retired Puma Fleet in...
Netherlands Orders 785 New Military Transport Vehicles from Italy's Iveco
Ukraine Faces $5B Shortfall in Military Budget Amid Growing War Costs
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...
