Sukhoi Su-30MKI To Launch Brahmos Cruise Missile In April
The airborne version of BrahMos supersonic missile will be flight-tested from a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI frontline fighter next month. BrahMos chief Sudhir K Mishra who was in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday, told The Indian Express that the missile would be flight-tested aboard a Su-30 fighter in April
Pakistan Considering Russian, French Aircraft To Replace 190 Fighter Planes
"Discouraged" by the resistance it was facing in the U.S
India To Spend $187 Million To Double LCA Production
The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is working on a proposal to double the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) from the current eight to 16 per annum by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL). An expenditure of INR 1259 Crore (US $187 million) has been proposed for this purpose with 50 percent...
Russia Withdraws Fighter Jets From Syria
The Russian Armed Forces have started withdrawing its air group from Syria. “Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered to redeploy main part of the Russian Armed Forces grouping which had been performing tasks on eliminating terrorists in Syria, starting from March 15, 2016,” the
Chinese Su-35 Fighter Deal Not Closed Yet, Ratification Pending
The Sukhoi Su-35 purchase agreement signed between China and Russia for 24 fighters for an undisclosed sum is yet to be ratified between the two countries. "We have signed, but it hasnt come into effect
Two UAE Pilots Killed In F-16 Crash
Two Emirati pilots have reportedly died in a crash on Monday after the fighter aircraft went down due to “technical issues” in Yemen, Saudi state television reported. The announcement comes after the state-run WAM news agency of the United Arab Emirates announced the “loss of F-16 fighter aircraft”, which was taking part in operations against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen on Monday
Thales, AMST To Jointly Develop G-force Training Service For Fast-Jet Pilots
Thales and AMST have been awarded a contract from the UK MOD to improve pilot safety through new high G-force training service for fast-jet pilots. The service, being developed at RAF Cranwell, will improve pilot safety and offer a cost-effective training solution
After India, Baloach UNHRC Representative Protests F-16 Sale To Islamabad
Baloch envoy to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the European Union has condemned the US move to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan even as Islamabad has sought 10 additional F-16s from Washington. Mehran Marri, Baloch representative to the UNHRC was quoted as saying by
Egyptian Parliament Approves $3.7 Billion French Loan For Defense Modernization
The Egyptian parliament has approved loan of $3.7 billion from France to fund its arms acquisition
Emirati F-16 Fighter Goes Missing In Yemen
An F-16 fighter jet belonging to UAE is reportedly missing while taking part in operations against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. The General Command of the Armed Forces today announced the loss of a fighter aircraft while participating in the Saudi-led Arab Coalition's Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen,
China's Missile Manufacturer To Set Up Company For Commercial Launches
Fourth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a manufacturer of missiles, plans to use its solid-fuel rockets to tap into the international commercial launch market. Hu Shengyun, who heads solid-fuel rocket development at the Fourth Academy of CASIC, was quoted as saying by Chinamil Saturday that the company is considering founding a company dedicated to providing commercial launches for domestic and international clients
Lockheed Martin Wins $92 Million Contract For Israeli C-130J Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has won a foreign military sales contract worth $92 million for the production of C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft for Israel. “Lockheed Martin Corp
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
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...
