Russia Confirms Aircraft Damaged in Ukraine’s June 1 Drone Attack Will Be...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has stated that the aircraft damaged during Ukraines drone attacks on June 1 will be repaired, adding that the strikes did not alter the strategic balance. “As the defense ministry said, these aircraft were not destroyed but damaged
First Outside France, Dassault Aviation to Manufacture Rafale Aircraft Fuselage in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India. The new facility which will cater to Indias ongoing order for Rafale Jets besides that of other international customers, represents a significant investment in Indias aerospace infrastructure and...
Thailand Selects Saab Gripen E/F Fighters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighter as its next-generation combat aircraft, moving forward in its fleet modernization plan. The decision was
Korea Aerospace Sells 12 FA-50 Fighters to Philippines Worth $700 Million
The Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Tuesday that an additional export contract for 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft was signed between the Philippine Department of National Defense and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Manila, Philippines. This contract is worth approximately 700 million dollars (approximately 1 trillion...
Hungarian Air Force Receives First L-39 Skyfox Training Jets
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has officially delivered the first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The handover ceremony took place on May 30 at Kecskemét Air Base, attended by high-ranking officials from the Hungarian Defence Forces, the Ministry of Defence, and Aero Vodochody
EU Approves U.K.–Japan–Italy GCAP Fighter Jet Venture
The European Union has formally approved the creation of a new multinational venture between BAE Systems (U.K
First central Fuselage for India’s LCA Tejas MK1A Version Handed Over...
The first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) an Indian firm, VEM Technologies in Hyderabad yesterday. The Tejas MK1A is an advanced version of the LCA Tejas boasting features such as an AESA radar
Indonesia to Procure Additional Rafale Jets, Frigates & Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia and France today signed a letter of intent for the former to procure additional units of Rafale Jets, Light Frigates and Scorpene Submarines besides CAESAR artillery guns and ammunition. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Indonesian counterpart were present at the signing ceremony in Jakarta today
India Approves Fifth-Gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Project
Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership and will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase
Korea’s KF-21 Market Could Shrink as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia & Malaysia Gravitate...
South Koreas KF-21 fighter project is at risk of losing Indonesia, its 20% partner in the venture, besides potential customers -Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, all of which have evinced interest in joining the Turkish KAAN Jet in recent months. At the LIMA show in Malaysia last week, Korea Aerospace Industries(KAI) CEO Kang Goo-young told Korean reporters, “deteriorating ties with Jakarta could shift the regional dynamic
China Hard-sells J-10CE Aircraft At LIMA 2025 Following “Real Combat Experience”
At the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Malaysia, the J-10CE fighter jet attracted attention from international visitors to the Chinese booth following its “remarkable debut in real combat,”
Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?
The appearance of a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in an unfamiliar desert camouflage pattern has triggered speculation that the aircraft may be destined for export, possibly to Algeria or Iran. The aircraft was spotted in a distinctive brown and yellow color scheme not previously seen in Russian Aerospace Forces inventory, prompting analysts to question whether this marks the beginning of foreign sales for the jet
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
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...
