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Taiwan's AT-5 Jet Trainer Aircraft Crashes, the First Since 2021

February 15, 2025 @ 01:11 PM

Taiwans domestically developed AT-5 Brave Eagle jet trainer crashed on Saturday after reporting engine failure, with the crew ejecting safely, according to the islands military. The jet took off from Chihhang airbase in Taitung on Taiwans east coast and experienced the failure of both its engines, prompting the crew to bail...

Embraer Begins Structural Assembly of First C-390 Millennium for Austria

February 15, 2025 @ 05:51 AM

The structural assembly of Austrias first C-390 Millennium has officially begun at Embraers Gavião Peixoto production facility. The milestone was marked by a ceremony on February 14, attended by a delegation of Austrian government representatives

Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks

February 14, 2025 @ 10:39 AM

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift fleet, replacing some of its existing CH-47JA aircraft. The helicopters will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI)

Ukraine to Receive 6,000 AI Powered Kamikaze Drones from German Firm, Helsing

February 14, 2025 @ 09:19 AM

Germany-based defense company Helsing will deliver 6,000 AI-powered kamikaze drones to Ukraine in 2025, enhancing Kyivs ability to counter Russian forces. The company announced the deal in Munich, stating that its HX-2 combat drones will provide precision strike capabilities against tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and command positions

Xrange Boosts U.A.E. Defense Testing With New Drone Village, Runways, and Blast...

February 13, 2025 @ 02:16 PM

XRANGE, an Abu Dhabi-based Training, Test & Evaluation (TT&E) facility operated by REMAYA, has expanded its capabilities with new infrastructure and testing services to support defense, aerospace, and commercial clients. The

Russian Lancet Drones Knock Out 200 U.S. M777 Howitzers in Ukraine

February 13, 2025 @ 01:53 PM

Nearly 200 American-made M777 howitzers supplied to Ukraine have been destroyed by Russian Lancet reconnaissance and strike drones, drone maker ZALA has claimed

Javelin Joint Venture Explores Co-Production Opportunities in India

February 13, 2025 @ 10:31 AM

The Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) is evaluating potential co-assembly and co-production of the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in India, engaging in a competitive selection process with Indian defense firms. JJV, a collaboration between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin,

Israel Tests 20 New Anti-Drone Weapons

February 13, 2025 @ 07:27 AM

Israel has tested 20 new counter-drone technologies, including guns, missiles, and UAV interceptors, in a large-scale defense trial aimed at neutralizing unmanned aerial threats. The tests, led by the Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), featured major defense firms and startups competing to develop next-generation drone defense systems

Turkey's Baykar to Establish JV in Indonesia to Produce Drones

February 13, 2025 @ 06:52 AM

Baykar, a Turkish drone manufacturer, and Indonesian defense company Republikorp have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production, assembly, and maintenance in Indonesia. The signing ceremony took place during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğans visit to Indonesia, where he met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

Topgun:Maverick’s Dogfight Scene Inspired by Su-57’s Incredible Mobility: Russian Pilot...

February 12, 2025 @ 11:35 AM

A scene in the 2022 Hollywood movie “Topgun: Maverick” which shows the hero, Tom Cruise involved in a dogfight with a Su-57 stealth fighter was inspired by actual maneuvers that the latest Russian stealth fighter jet has been performing. Sergey Bogdan, the 60 year old senior test pilot of the Su-57 said that he and his team had developed a maneuver where the plane rapidly accelerates vertically, remains stationary in the air for a few seconds and then spirals down to a certain altitude before leveling off is reproduced in the famous dogfight scene in the Hollywood movie, Topgun: Maverick

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