New TA-50 Block 2 Trainer Jet Successfully Delivered to Republic of Korea...
South Korean state arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) delivered the first model of the new TA-50 Block 2 trainer jet to the Republic of Korea Air Force on Thursday. This delivery is part of a 1 trillion-won ($771
South Korea Inks Deal to Buy 20 Additional F-35A Fighters
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had signed a contract with the U.S
First Flight of Turkey's KAAN Fighter Jet Postponed Indefinitely
The National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN, Turkey's flagship defense project led by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has experienced a delay in its highly anticipated first flight, originally scheduled for 27 December. Confirmation of the postponement follows a series of ground tests and taxi tests, with the maiden flight now expected to...
Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
The final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been...
Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export
Komeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies,...
Two New F-15EXs Featuring New Capabilities Arrive at Eglin AFB
The pair of F-15EX combat jets that recently landed at the U.S
Czech Republic Advances Talks with Germany for Joint Tank Acquisition, Aircraft Purchase...
Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová has disclosed that her country is in the process of advancing negotiations with Germany for a joint acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks. Simultaneously, talks are nearing completion for the purchase of C-390 Millennium transport aircraft and F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
Saudi Defence Minister Views Rafale Demo As Riyadh Seeks 54 Aircraft
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the French frigate “Chevalier Paul” in the Mediterranean Sea in southern France today where he witnessed an air defense exercise with the participation of a number of Rafale aircraft. Upon his arrival, His Highness was received by the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, Sébastien Lecornu, the Saudi Press Agency reported
F-35A Fighter's Right Panel Falls off while Flying over Okinawa, Japan
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet from the U.S
U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $80M to Prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super...
The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon, an RTX Business, an $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The award follows a down select process and positions ADVEW as a potential replacement for the existing AN/ALQ-214 integrated defensive electronic countermeasure and AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver
Myanmar Commissions Russian Su-30SME Jets
Two Su-30 SME fighter aircraft were officially commissioned into service at Nay Pyi Taw airbase on December 15, commemorating the 76th anniversary of Tatmadaw (Air). Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing highlighted the potential contribution of the fourth-generation super maneuverable Su-30 SME fighter aircraft to enhancing Tatmadaw (Air)'s capabilities
Corruption Grounds Ukraine’s Su-27 Fleet?
Ukrainian investigators have uncovered an embezzlement of UAH 3.9 million ($107,000) in the supply of a power amplifier for the countrys Su-27 fighter jets
AeroVironment Unveils Titan 4 Counter-Drone System
South African Navy Receives Third Patrol Vessel from Damen Shipyards
Bayraktar TB2T-AI Breaks Altitude Record with 37,096 Feet During Test Flight
Vietnam's Savico Group Considers Buying Kazakh Airport After Acquiring Airline
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...
