AVIC China
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate involved in aerospace, defense systems, motor vehicles, and electronics.
Chinese Y-20 Tansport Plane Could Be Powered by Domestic Engines
The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the maker of the Y-20 hinted at switching to domestically developed engines with a high bypass ratio Chinese state media reported that last...
First Fight for China’s Ship-borne Helicopter Drone
China's first ship-borne lightweight helicopter drone has recently made its maiden flight. The AR-500B drone will be deployed abroad smaller vessels including corvettes and coast guard ships for missions like patrol...
China's Black Hawk Competitor, Z-20 helicopter, to have Multiple Variants
The Z-20 helicopter, Chinas answer to Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, could have new variants to perform anti-submarine warfare, patrol and reconnaissance missions. “The Z-20 helicopter can be modified into special-mission variants...
Artificial Intelligence-based Instructors for Chinese Trainer Jets
China's future fighter jets could feature artificial intelligence (AI) based instructors to improve cadets learning. A virtual tactical training system (to be installed on future trainer jets) could be used to...
Nigeria Receives Four Chinese Wing Loong II Attack Drones
Nigeria is believed to have received four Chinese-made Wing Loong II attack drones out of an order of eight. “The Wing Loong II, which can remain airborne for 31hrs in Intelligence,...
China’s AR-500C Unmanned Surveillance Helicopter Completes High Altitude Test in Tibet...
China on Sunday successfully tested its AR-500C Unmanned Helicopter in Tibet completing its most important high altitude test amidst the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s stand- off with Indian troops. Several images...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Completes First Sea-Based Test Flight
Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) announced its large amphibious aircraft, the AG600, had completed its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft's ability to operate...
Nepal Airlines to Ground Chinese-made Y12, MA60 Aircraft from July 16
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has decided to ground two types of Chinese made aircraft, the 17-seater Y12e and the 56-seater MA6 from July 16 suspecting engine underperformance. Shortage of trained pilots...
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Toxic Fire at Diehl Metallurgical Plant Threatens Berlin
A fire broke out at the Diehl Metal Applications (DMA) metallurgical plant located in the Lichterfelde area of Berlin
Hensoldt to Provide Radars, Air Traffic Management Systems for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship
Navantia UK has contracted Hensoldt UK to supply advanced radar and navigation systems for the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) three new Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships
Ukraine to Receive Hensoldt TRML-4D Surveillance Radars
HENSOLDT will supply six additional TRML-4D radars to Ukraine to strengthen the country’s air defence
Rheinmetall Presents First Heavy Weapons Carrier Prototype to the German Army
Rheinmetall today presented to the German Army the first prototype of the “Infantry Heavy Weapon Carrier” for development and testing
Boeing Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming Software for U.S. Navy with F/A-18, MQ-25 Integration
Boeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology through recent testing involving a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray
Ukraine's JDAM-ER Bombs to Get Home-on Sensors to Target Russian Electronic Warfare...
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Climbs to 33,000 ft. Highlighting High Altitude Reconnaissance Capability
Russia Claims 111,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed in 2024
Italy to Transfer SAMP/T Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
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