Japan’s KC-46A Tanker Completes First Refueling Flight
The first Boeing KC-46A tanker built for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently refueled another KC-46A aircraft in the skies over Washington state. The Japan-bound tanker also successfully received fuel...
India’s Hindustan-228 Civilian Aircraft completes Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials...
Indian state run firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced the completion of Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) of its indigenously developed civilian aircraft Hindustan-228. Hindustan-228 is the first...
Afghan Military Plane Crashes Near Border with Uzbekistan
An Afghan Air Force plane crashed in Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya region bordering the war-torn country on Sunday. "Indeed, an Afghan Air Force plane crashed the other day in the Surkhandarya region of...
South Korea's Sea Sword 3 USV Completes Tests
South Korean firm LIG Nex1 announced in late July the completion of sea trials of its Haegum-3 (Sea Sword 3) unmanned surface vehicle (USV). The development work was carried out under...
Turkey's UAVERA to Showcase Cagatay VTOL UAV at IDEF 2021
Turkish UAV manufacturer UAVERA, an investment of Coşkunöz Holding is poised to showcase its new Cagatay VTOL UAV at the 15th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2021 being held in...
Turkey Launches First MILGEM Corvette for Pakistan
The first MILGEM-class corvette for the Pakistan Navy, PNS Babur, was launched at Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY) on Sunday. “Launching ceremony of 1st MILGEM Class ship for PN held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard
Amidst Chaos at Kabul Airport, U.S. C-17 Evacuates 800 Passengers
As the unopposed advance of the Taliban over the country of Afghanistan continues, around 800 fleeing U.S
Russian Be-200 firefighting aircraft crashes in Turkey
A Be-200 amphibious fire-fighting aircraft with eight onboard, operated by the Russian defense ministry crashed while landing in Turkey, on Saturday. "On August 14, 2021, at about 15
Saudi Arabia Receives Ukrainian-made Kozak-5 Armored Vehicles
Ukrainian firm Practika has reportedly delivered a batch of Kozak-5 lightweight armored vehicles to Saudi Arabia this year. “Practika has implemented two export contracts this year, including with them (Saudi Arabia),” the companys CEO Oleg Vysotsky,...
Embraer’s Electric Demonstrator Aircraft Makes First Flight
Embraer announced Friday it started testing its electric demonstrator aircraft at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, in São Paulo, Brazil. Embraer collaborated with two renowned providers of electric mobility solutions, WEG and EDP...
Ukraine Servicemen Visit U.S. Air Bases in Germany
Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S
Turkey's STM Reveals Design of 540-ton Mini Attack Submarine
Turkeys defense firm STM revealed a conceptual design of STM500, a 540-ton mini attack submarine, in a document it released recently. When built, STM500 will be the smallest submarine built by Turkey
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...
