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.
US Develops Plastic 14 times Stronger than Steel for Military Armor
The US Army research has developed plastic that is 14 times stronger and 8 times lighter (less dense) than steel for use in body armor, helmets, ballistic plates, aircraft...
China to Deploy Sharp Sword Stealth Drone on Type-001A Carrier by Year-end...
China will commission “Sharp Sword,” its new stealth-drone built for the countrys first indigenous aircraft carrier, the Type 001A by the end of this year. The drone will feature on October...
Russia Unveils Long Endurance Drone
The Russian Altius-U medium altitude long endurance (MALE) drone made its debut flight today. The Russian Defence Ministry has posted a video of the maiden flight of a 6-tonne Altius-U drone,...
China to Debut Black Hawk Competitor, Z-20 Helicopter in October Event
China is preparing to unveil its highly anticipated Z-20 helicopter, seen as a competitor to the United States UH-60 Black Hawk at the National Day parade on October 1. Various state...
Three Chinese Companies Make it to 2018’s Top 10 Defence Manufacturers’ List
Three Chinese companies; Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), China North Industries Group (NORINCO) and China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) with combined revenue of $51.8 Billion have...
China Develops Tech to Reduce Fatigue of Helicopter Rotors
China has developed a new fatigue-resistant technology for helicopter rotors to reduce wear and tear of rotors of on-duty choppers. “The new rotor infused with anti-fatigue technology could be used on...
China’s AV500 Unmanned Helicopter Completes First Night Mission
Chinas AV500 unmanned helicopter developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed its first night night operation on June 14, and is likely to be commissioned to service...
China Displays ‘Upgraded’ FC-31 Stealth Jet Model at Paris Airshow 2019
China displayed a scale-model of its FC-31 stealth fighter jet at the Paris Airshow 2019 with different contours than that of its current prototype triggering speculation that the jet had...
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Polish F-16 Fires Missile at House While Aiming for Russian Drone
An AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missile fired by a Polish F-16 fighter aircraft hit a residential building on September 10 while trying to targeta Russian drone over eastern Poland
Gulf States to Activate Joint Defense Mechanisms Following Israeli Bombing of Qatar
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has announced plans to activate joint defense mechanisms following an Israeli airstrike in Qatar’s capital Doha that allegedly targeted residential facilities housing members of Hamas’ political bureau delegation
Lockheed Martin to Upgrade ROKAF F-16 Simulators to F-16V Standard
Lockheed Martin has announced it will upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 flight simulators to match the latest F-16V “Viper” aircraft
UN Commission Recognizes Israeli Actions in Gaza as Genocide
A UN inquiry commission has found that Israel's actions in Gaza constitute genocide according to the definition of international law
RAF Typhoons to Help Defend Polish Air Space Following Russian Drone Incursion
AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Achieves Longest Range in U.S.A.F. Test From F-22...
China's New Z-20T Assault Helicopter to Make First Flight at Helicopter Expo...
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
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...