Russia Delivers New Batch Of Su-25 Fighters To Iraq
Russia has delivered a new batch of Sukhoi Su-25 strike fighters to Iraq. "A batch of Su-25 (three aircraft) has arrived in Iraq in accordance with the contract signed with the Russian side," spokesman for the Iraqi Defense Ministry Nasir Nouri Mohammed al-Tamimi was quoted as saying by Tass Monday
Rolls-Royce, Purdue University To Develop Next-Gen Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Rolls-Royce has partnered with Purdue University to form $33 million jet-engine research and development programme to create next-generation aircraft propulsion systems. The new programme will support research and technology development in thermal management for advanced propulsion systems, compressor and turbine technology, and analytical methods
CFM Delivers First LEAP-1A Engines To Airbus
CFM has delivered the first two production engines (a shipset) for Airbus on April 2. This delivery paves the way for installation on the first customer aircraft and for entry into service by mid-year
Thales To Deliver Fulmar UAS To Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Thales has won a contract to deliver Fulmar Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Fulmar, a small fixed wing UAS, is to be installed on six New Generation Patrol Crafts (NGPC), being constructed by Destini Shipbuilding and Engineering Sdn
Irkut To Supply 30 Yak-130 Trainers To Russian Aerospace Forces By 2018
The Russian Defense Ministry and Irkut Corporation have signed a contract for the supply of 30 Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces before the end of 2018, the ministrys press service said Sunday. "In accordance with the terms of the contract, 30 Yak-130 aircraft will be transferred to...
India To Begin Six New C-130J Operations In August Next Year
India will begin operations of six new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from August next year at Panagarh Airbase in West Bengal. Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief,Eastern Air Command, said contracts for additional six aircraft have already been signed and they will arrive by April next year
India, France Close 36 Aircraft Rafale Deal for 7.8 Billion Euro with
India and France have negotiated a deal for 36 Dassault fighter aircraft worth 7.8 billion euros with close to 2
SAAB May Aid HAL In LCA Tejas Project
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has opened talks with Saab to partner it on improving the Indian-made Light Combat Aircraft also called Tejas. Indian news agency PTI said quoting unnamed defence sources that a high-level team from Saab will arrive in India next week to carry forward the discussion
Iran To Discuss Su-30SM and T-90 Deals During Moscow Visit
Iran's Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan may discuss deals to buy Russian fighter Su-30SM jets and T-90 tanks during his visit to Moscow on April 26-27, Interfax news agency reported Friday. "Obviously, Mr
Closure In Sight For India's Rafale Aircraft Purchase?
A deal appears to be sight for Indias purchase of 36 Dassault Rafale aircraft following a comment by the Indian defence minister that the deal “should be finalized soon.” Defence minister Manohar Parrikars comments were reported in several Indian media who quizzed him regarding the deal during a maritime summit in Mumbai yesterday
Former Head of US Defence Contracting Firm Jailed For Sending Tech Details...
A former US defence contractor has been sentenced to nearly five years in jail for illegally exporting the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15 to India, using a local churchs website. Hannah Robert, 49, circumvented the US government and provided export-controlled technical data related to various types of military technology to an individual in India, said assistant US attorney general John P Carlin in a statement, PTI reported
Vietnam Wants China to Withdraw 16 Shenyang J-11 Fighters Deployed in Parcel
Vietnam wants China to immediately withdraw its Shenyang J-11 fighters deployed in Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, as it feels China is using its massive military force to confiscate the regions that have historically belonged to other nations and threatening regional peace. “Vietnam once again asserts its indisputable sovereignty over the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagos
Iran Unveils Qasem Basir Ballistic Missile With Optical Guidance
Israel Plans Purchase of Long-range JASSM Missile to Target Houthis, Iran
China Harnesses "Deepseek" AI Platform to Design Fighter Planes
Spanish Army Signs Deal with Germany's Quantum Systems for Vector, Twister Drones
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...
