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.
China’s Military Body CMC Signs Defense Equipment Procurement Contracts With 13 Agencies
China's most powerful military body Central Military Commission (CMC) signed military equipment procurement agreements with 13 agencies on Tuesday, Xinhua reports. The CMC published bidding information on its weapon procurement website...
China, Russia in Final Stages of Talks for Joint Production of Heavy-lift...
Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) and Russian Helicopters are close to inking an agreement for the joint development and production of a heavy-lift helicopter. “Our talks are in the final...
AVIC China Unveils New Unmanned Attack Helicopter At Heli Expo
Aviation Industry Corp of China has unveiled its new unmanned armed helicopter, AV500W at the fourth China Helicopter Expo that opened on Thursday in Tianjin. The AV500W unmanned autonomous helicopter developed...
China Targets African Markets for its LE500 Turboprop Aircraft After South African...
China is targeting African markets with AVIC developed LE500 turboprop trainer aircraft after obtaining the type authorization certificate (TAC) from South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). Since April 2015, the application...
China’s J-20 Fighter Likely to Replace Russian AL-31F With Homegrown Taihang Engines...
China is likely to make use of its home grown engine for its J-20 fighter jets replacing the Russian AL-31F engines. "It is necessary for the J-20 to use homemade engines...
China Sends Troops To Operationalize African Military Base
China has dispatched its Peoples Liberation Armys troops to Djibouti in Africa to operationalize its first overseas naval base. A step seen as boosting its military influence and complement its...
China Working On AI Tech, Big Data To Overtake West In Air...
China is working on artificial intelligence technology combined with big data to forge ahead of its rivals in air warfare. According to a Peoples' Daily report quoting Yang Wei, deputy director...
China Offers FC-31 Stealth Fighter At Half the Price of US F-35-...
China launched the global marketing of its FC-31 stealth fighter jet that costs about US$70 million, about half the price of the Lockheed Martin F-35, at Paris Air Show 2017. "We...
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Bulgaria Signs Deal With France for Joint Acquisition of 3D Radar Systems
Bulgaria and France have signed a framework agreement for the joint acquisition of new three-dimensional (3D) radar systems, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced on June 16
Middle Eastern Countries Desire Korean Weapons as Israel-Iran Conflict Rages
As the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, several Middle Eastern countries are increasingly turning to South Korea to meet their evolving defense needs, with a strong focus on acquiring fighter jets, submarines, missile systems and helicopters
Israeli Weapons Masked in Paris Air Show Display
At the Paris Air Show, organizers barred Israeli companies from displaying offensive weapons, sparking criticism from Israeli officials and exhibitors
Netherlands Adds Tomahawk Missiles to Frigates, Plans Sub-Launched Strike System by 2032
Poland Receives First Apache Helicopters under U.S. Lease Deal
E-7A Wedgetail Operator Directs Two Australian Ghost Bat Autonomous Aircraft in Coordinated...
Rheinmetall, INERATEC to Supply Synthetic Fuel for Defense Applications
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...
