Boeing 737 Max 8 Vs. Irkut MC-21 300 Comparison
The MC-21-300 aircraft of Russias Irkut Corporation is being touted as a game-changer in the world of commercial airliners. Its combination of payload, economy and passenger comfort is unmatched by any existing single aisle aircraft, according to its developers. Defenseworld.net compares it with the Boeing 737 Max 8, currently the most...
MC-21 debut at MAKS-2019 Air Show
Russias first narrowbody commercial passenger aircraft in the post-Soviet era, the MC-21, the debuted at MAKS-2019 air show in August, Moscow. Defenseworld.net has profiled the airliner for you…
Su-57E Debut at MAKS air show 2019
Defenseworld.net has profiled “Su-57E,” the export version of Russias stealth fighter “Su-57,” unveiled at MAKS-2019 air show, Moscow. The aircraft is positioning itself as a lower cost alternative to the US-made F-35. Its manufacturers claim it to have the features of both the F-35 and the F-22 built for air dominance;...
Long range strategic bombers
Long range strategic bombers have proven themselves in recent conflicts and as show of force in big power confrontation. China, Russia and the United States have their own versions of these bombers. Defenseworld.net compares the features of various long range bombers.
Weaponization of space
Anti Satellite Systems is gaining prominence as countries rush to develop missiles that can take down satellites. Defenseworld.net profiles some of these developments.
Chinese J-20 vs USAF F-22 Raptor
Defenseworld.net has compared the Chinese J-20 and Lockheed F-22 Raptor fighters in a video report.
Defiant Turkey Receives S-400 Air Missile Systems
Turkey has received the first set of S-400 air defence systems defying US threat of sanctions and removal from the F-35 fighter jet program. Defenseworld.net profiles the timelines of this event which is sure to trigger fissures within the NATO alliance. The delivery comes in the face of the United States...
New Naval Weapon Systems At IMDS-2019
Russia's state-owned Rosoboronexport will be unveiling new naval defense hardware at the IMDS 2019 International Maritime Defense exhibition to be held July 10 -14, 2019 at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St. Petersburg, Russia. Defenseworld.net profiles some of the interesting warships and weapon systems designed for the naval forces. Gepard-3.9 frigate The...
Innovative products at Army 2019, Russia
The Russian arms industry displayed a number of innovative products at the Army 2019 event held near Moscow last week. Defenseworld.net profiles some of these products in the drones, small arms and detection sphere.
Focus on F-35 competitors at Paris Air Show 2019
The Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet has had a bull run in the world fighter jet market. But competition is coming in the form of the Anglo-European "Tempest" and the Eurofighter Jet to be made by a European consortium led by Airbus and Dassault.
U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
Poland Cleared to Buy Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles for $1.3B
France's Third Barracuda Submarine Begins Nuclear Reactor Startup
U.S. Enacts Supplemental Bill Providing $95B in Aid for Ukraine, Israel, and...
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
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...