AK-12 Assault Rifle to Replace AK-74 as Russian Military's Basic Weapon
Kalashnikov claims its new AK-12 assault rifle will become the basic weapon for Russian troops in the coming years. "The AK-12 has served as a replacement for the AK-74 since 2018...
Army 2021: Russian MoD Reaches Target, Signs Deals worth 500B Rubles
The Russian Ministry of Defense has already reached its target of ordering weapons worth 500 billion Rubles ($6.8 billion) for its military at the ongoing Army 2021 military-technical forum
Russian MoD Orders Ka-52M Helicopters at Army 2021
The Russian Ministry of Defense signed a contract for Kamoc Ka-52M Alligator combat helicopters with Russian Helicopters Holding today during the Army 2021 Forum. The Ka-52M is considered a competitor to...
China's Mach 30 Wind Tunnel to Help In Hypersonic Weapons, Spacecraft Development
China's JF-22 hypervelocity wind tunnel that can reportedly simulate a speed of Mach 30 at high altitude will contribute to the country's hypersonic and aerospace aircraft programs. Hypersonic aircraft developed through...
British Govt Asks Competition Authority to Investigate Ultra Electronics Takeover By Cobham
The British government will review Cobham Group's proposed acquisition of Ultra Electronics, citing potential “national security concerns” about the deal. While Cobham and Ultra are both based in the United Kingdom,...
Raytheon Completes Design Review of Sensor Payload of the Block 0 GEO...
Raytheon has completed a Critical Design Review of its competitive sensor payload design for the U.S
Multi-domain Battlespace Connectivity Demonstrated on U.S.A.F. KC-135 Tankers
The Utah Air National Guard and Collins Aerospace recently demonstrated advanced communication, mission computing and sensor technologies to support Joint All Domain Command and Control and Advanced Battle Management System initiatives on a KC-135 Stratotanker. The...
Ukrainian Plane Sent on Evacuation Mission to Afghanistan Hijacked and Taken to...
The Ukrainian plane tasked to evacuate its nationals from Afghanistan has reportedly been hijacked by unidentified people who flew it into Iran, a claim both countries denied. "Last Sunday, our plane was hijacked by other people...
Russian MiG-29 Burns Down in Accidental Fire, Follows Fatal Crash 5 Days
A Russian Air Force MiG-29 caught fire on an airfield in the Narimanov district on August 23 in the second incident involving a MiG-29 jet in Russias Astrakhan region. The fighter jet was engulfed in fire...
Lockheed Martin to Support India's C-130J Super Hercules Airlifter Fleet
Lockheed Martin won a $328.8 million, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force (IAF), to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for the IAFs fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft
U.S. Army Engages 8 Cruise Missile Targets in First Live Fire of...
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France to Procure 2 Saab GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft
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...