Tanzania Acquires Leonardo C-27J Spartan Aircraft
Tanzania has secured two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for civil support missions, including firefighting operations on Mount Kilimanjaro and across the East African region. As per Italian media, the deal was officially announced by the Italian government on January 9
Boeing Initiates X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Modification
Boeing has initiated a comprehensive modification process on an MD-90 aircraft, marking the commencement of the X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project. In collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the modification involves the removal of engines and the implementation of 3D metrology scans to guide the aircraft's design and...
Royal Australian Air Force Completes Air-to-Air Refuelling Clearance Trials with U.S. Air...
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has concluded air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with two United States Air Force (U.S
Russia’s UAC to Produce 18 New Il-76MD-90A Aircraft Annually
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has manufactured six Il-76MD-90A airlifters in the current year, with plans to significantly escalate annual production to 18 aircraft. UAC CEO Yury Slyusar emphasized the growing demand from the Defense Ministry for these strategic airlifters, citing the necessity for a substantial fleet in the upcoming years...
L3 Harris, Korean Air and ELTA to Deliver Advanced AWACS Plane to...
L3Harris Technologies, Korean Air, and Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI/ELTA) are collaborating to provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force with the next generation of high-altitude airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
Embraer Secures Support Agreement for Greek ERJ-135LR, ERJ-145 AEW&C Aircraft
Embraer has entered into a Follow On Support Agreement contract with the Hellenic Air Force, providing integrated logistical support services for their fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The comprehensive contract encompasses spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently operational within the Hellenic Air Force
C-130H Avionics Modernization Advances with First Deliveries at L3Harris Waco Facility...
Progress in the transition of the C-130H platform's avionics from analog to digital at the L3Harris Waco aircraft integration facility is marked by the successful delivery of the initial set of prototype aircraft for developmental and operational testing. L3Harris, as the prime contractor for the U
Spain Buys 16 C-295 Aircraft in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration worth €1.695 billion
Slovenia Receives First Leonardo C-27J Spartan Tactical Transport Aircraft
In adherence to the Italy-Slovenia Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement signed on 17 November 2021, Leonardo has successfully delivered the first C-27J Next Generation aircraft to the Slovenian Ministry of Defence. This marks the first of two aircraft specified in the contract between the two nations
Iran's "Simorgh" Regional Transport Aircraft Undergoing Initial Flight Tests
Iran's "Simorgh" transport plane, a reverse-engineered AN-140 of Ukrainian origin set to be manufactured at a new plant in Iran, is currently undergoing initial flight tests. This week, Mohammad Mohammadi-Bakhsh, Head of the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic, announced the establishment of an aircraft plant dedicated to advancing the Simorgh project
North Korea Suspected of Upgrading Russian Il-76 Cargo Plane for Advanced Surveillance
New satellite imagery has revealed potential modifications to a Russian-made military transport plane in North Korea, indicating the conversion of the aircraft into an airborne command center equipped with a powerful radar. The suspected modifications were identified by an open-source intelligence analyst who observed the Soviet-designed Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane at Pyongyang's international airport on November 30
Indonesian Air Force Inducts Five NC-212i Tactical Transport Aircraft
Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto officially handed over five indigenously made NC-212i transport aircraft to the countrys Air Force at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base on Tuesday. The five aircraft are part of the procurement of nine NC-212i aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force which will strengthen Air Squadron 4 Air Wing 2 Abdulrachman Saleh Air Base, Malang, East Java
DARPA Announces First-Ever AI-Controlled F-16 In-Air Combat Tests
S-400 Air Defense System in Crimea Destroyed by ATACMS Missile
Philippines to Receive BrahMos Cruise Missiles on April 19
Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U