Turkey’s Hurkus-B Trainer Aircraft Completes First Test Flight
The Turkish Hurkus-B military pilot training aircraft, designed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), carried out its first test flight on Tuesday. The plane, which is expected to be inducted into the Turkish Air Force later this year, is more stable and comprehensive than the previous version, Hurkus-A, its manufacturer, the TAI...
Chinese Military Aircraft Crashes During Training Session
A Chinese military aircraft has crashed during a training session in Guizhou province in southern China on Monday. “In the afternoon of January 29, an aircraft from the Air Force crashed during flight training in Guizhou province
Airbus A400M Military Airlifter To Be Showcased At Singapore Airshow
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will showcase A400M, the new-generation military airlifter, at the upcoming Singapore Airshow to take place at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, 6-11 February. The A400M Atlas was designed specifically to meet the needs of European NATO nations, as well as the requirements of international air forces...
IAF Issues Tender For Six Mid-air Refuelers For Third Time
The Indian Air Force has issued tender for purchase at least six midair refuelers that could cost over $2 billion, after two failed attempts to induct new tankers. This will be the third tender for tankers in the last 10 years, with the previous two failing to end up as contracts...
Ilyushin Il-78M-90A Aerial Refueling Tanker Performs Debut Flight
Russias advanced aerial refueling tanker Ilyushin Il-78M-90A performed its maiden flight on Thursday, local media reports. "Today, on January 25, the flight model of the Il-78M-90A perspective aerial refueling plane performed its first flight
Additional C295 SAR Aircraft Order From Brazil To Take Total to 15
Brazil has ordered an additional Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft that will eventually take to 15 the number of C295s in service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). This latest order constitutes the firming of an option included in an earlier contract in 2014
US Military Aircraft Accidents in Japan Doubled Year-to-Year in 2017
A Japanese Defense Ministry investigation has revealed that the number of accidents involving US military aircraft stationed in Japan doubled in last two years, contradicting a recent claim by the US military official that the numbers have dropped. There were 25 mishaps in 2017, as opposed to 11 in 2016, the investigation states,
Boeing and Adient Joint Venture to Develop Seating Products to Airlines
Boeing and Adient joint venture, Adient Aerospace will develop, manufacture and sell a portfolio of seating products to airlines and aircraft leasing companies. The seats will be available for installation on new airplanes and as retrofit configurations for aircraft produced by Boeing and other commercial airplane manufacturers, Boeing said in a statement Tuesday
Simultaneous Refueling of Two Fighter Jets Possible WIth Russia's IL-78M-90A Tanker...
The II-78M-90A will be able to refuel simultaneously two frontline planes. The tail unit is designed to refuel long-range and special aircraft
French Air Force Receives First US-built C-130J Super Hercules Airlifter
Lockheed Martin delivered first C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to France during a ceremony to the Armée de l'Air's 62st Transport Wing, in presence of Florence Parly, France's minister of the Armed Forces, at Orléans-Bricy Air Base Monday. France will receive a total of four Super Hercules aircraft — two C-130J-30 combat delivery airlifters and two KC-130J aerial refuelers — through a Foreign Military Sale with the U
Pakistan Delivers Five Super Mushshak Trainers To Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday took delivery of the second batch of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft that the Federal Government had since ordered from Pakistan. The newly-delivered aircraft, which are capable of being used for acrobatics training, are all brand new and fitted with digital glass cockpit
Gulfstream Wins $118M Logistics Support Contract for US Military’s Executive Jets
The Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation has received a $118 million contract to provide support to the C-20 and C-37 Gulfstream aircraft operated by the US Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, the Department of Defense announced. The awarded contract is also to fund the uninterrupted continuation of contractor logistics support services
U.S. Awards Contract to Develop New Penetrator Anti-bunker Bomb
South Korea Launches UH/HH-60 Helicopter Upgrade Project
Dutch F-35s Shoot Down Russian Drones over Poland
Indonesia Welcomes Former Italian Frigate KRI Brawijaya-320
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...