The Russian Su-57 stealth combat aircraft, the only fifth generation fighter extensively used in combat, will grace the skies at Aero India 2025 in Bangalore starting next week The Embassy of Russia in India has confirmed the impending arrival of the aircraft and participation in the flying displays at Aero India. Known for its breathtaking aerobatics that has enthralled aviation watchers at the Moscow air show (MAKS) for years, it spectacular debut at Air show China in Zhuhai late 2024 stole the show from Chinas own fifth generation jets such as J-20
The U.S
The Australian Department of Defence has accepted the first Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel, NUSHIP Arafura, for further testing and evaluation before its official delivery to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Built under Project SEA 1180 by Luerssen Australia at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, NUSHIP Arafura is the first of six planned Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) designed to enhance maritime security
Eight Dutch F-35 fighter jets
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar is setting up a production facility in Morocco, expanding its international footprint after launching operations in Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Mongolia. Morocco-based news agency Le Desk reported that the new facility will strengthen Baykars position in the African UAV and UCAV market
The French Armament Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for the
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) ordered new surface-to-air defense (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems from MBDA & KNDS France worth €600 million. A first order, placed with MBDA France, concerns eight VL MICA launchers as well as munitions for the Air and Space Force
The United Operational Test Team has conducted the first dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35, marking a step in integrating the precision-guided bomb with all variants of the aircraft. The
The SpainSat NG-I satellite, launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, U.S
Italys Ministry of Defence announced plans to acquire up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks (MBTs) and more than 1,000 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) as part of a modernization program. The initiative was revealed at the IAV 2025 conference, with a total investment expected to surpass €10 billion,