Chinas first domestically-developed aircraft carrier, Type 001A has completed sea trials involving landing and takeoff tests, according to the Chinese media. The carrier had embarked on its sixth sea trial on May 25
Raytheon has won a $7 million contract to fabricate, assemble, test and deliver low-rate initial production Airborne Mine Neutralization Systems (AMNS) for the US Navy's MH-60 twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopters. The contract includes providing engineering services and support
Russia has rejected Iran's request of buying the S-400 anti-aircraft, missile defense systems, a senior Russian official told Bloomberg on Friday. "The request was rebuffed by President Vladimir Putin, who was concerned that the sale would stoke more tension in the Middle East," the officials said on the condition of anonymity
Lockheed Martin has won a $12.8 million Foreign Military Sales contract to provide refurbishment support services for United kingdoms AH-64 Apache attack helicopter
General Dynamics has won a $7.5 million modification contract to supply 37 gun turrets for AH-1Z helicopters belonging to the US Navy and Government of Bahrain
An Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) based on the Mil Mi-38 Helicopter is planned to be set up for the Russian aerospace forces. "We are planning to start work with Polyot Research and Production Enterprise this year on creating an airborne command post based on the Mi-38 helicopter," Alexei Krivoruchko, deputy defense minister told
Barred from exhibiting military equipment at International Arms Exhibitions such as Farnborough and Paris air show, Russia has lined up three home events - MAKS, ARMY and Maritime Defence Show to market air, land and naval equipment respectively this year. Star attractions this year include the Su-57 at the MAKS show which has been cleared for export and whose serial production is to begin later this year and the S-400 air defence system at the ARMY-2019 event
President Donald Trump who inspected the helicopter Carrier, Kaga which is planned to be modified to house the F-35B Stealth fighters, has Chinese experts claiming that the move indicates his acquiescence of Japan's military ambitions and may trigger a new arms race. Accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Trump inspected the Kaga at the Maritime Self-Defense Force base in Yokosuka on Tuesday as part of his visit to Japan, the first time a US president has stepped aboard a Self-Defense Force ship, Japan's Kyodo News reported
EmbraerX, Atech and Harris Corporation are developing Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) concept to control electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL) in an urban setting. “Urban Air Traffic Management (UATM) concept ensures equitable and safe access to urban airspace for a broad spectrum of aircraft, including conventional helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and eVTOLs," said Antonio Campello, President & CEO of EmbraerX
United Engine Corporation (UEC) logistics support center in Vietnam has completed repair works of five Mi-17 helicopter engines. The new center, certified this year by the aeronautical authorities of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is equipped with all the necessary equipment, spare parts and assembly units for repairing engines developed by UEC-Klimov