COMAC C919 Passenger Airliner Enters Intensive Flight Testing Phase
China's self-developed C919 passenger aircraft has entered intensive flight testing phase, with two planes to take part in key static tests on ground and other planes for various flight tests in multiple sites around the country. The No
General Atomics’ SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Completes First Trans-Atlantic Flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully completed a trans-Atlantic flight of its Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), becoming the first MALE RPA to do so
Russia’s Amphibious Self-Propelled Tank Destroyer To Begin Trials In October
Russias new amphibious self-propelled tank destroyer will begin state trials in October, a defense industry source has told TASS. "State trials of Sprut-SDM1 are to begin in the fourth quarter of 2018," the source said
US Army Awards Contract For Cryofracture Munitions Destruction System
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a contract from the U.S
NATO Quiet on Turkey’s S-400 Buy
There have been no official reactions from NATO at the summit in Brussels regarding Turkeys S-400 missile defense systems purchase from Russia. The NATO summit held on 11 and 12 July 2018 focussed majorly on the U
Slovakia to Procure 17 3D Radars for $181 Million
The Slovakian Ministry of Defense plans to procure 17 3D radars, including six 3D mid-range radars, five 3D radiolocators of small range, and six 3D near-range radars for an estimated sum of 155 million euros (US$181 million) during 2018-2025 time period. “In total, we will buy 17 pieces of 3D radar, according to the requirements that have been defined by the Slovokian Republic Armed Forces in the form of a government-to-government deal
Airbus Teams Up With CAAS, EASA For Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety In...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus have agreed to collaborate in the development of safety standards and regulatory requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in urban environments. The tripartite Project Document, which lays out the areas of collaboration, was signed by representatives from CAAS, EASA and Airbus
Laos Receives Four Repaired Mi-17 Choppers
Russian Helicopters, part of Rostec State Corporation, has completed the first service contract to the Lao Ministry of Defense by transferring a batch of four repaired Mi-17 helicopters at the official ceremony. The transfer ceremony took place at the air base in Vientiane, the holdings announced Thursday
Airbus Performs First Automatic Air-To-Air Refuelling Contact With Large Aircraft Receiver
Airbus Defence and Space successfully demonstrated an Automatic Air-to-Air (A3R) refuelling of a fighter with another world-first – the same operation performed with a large receiver aircraft. In a joint operation with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Airbus A310 company development tanker performed seven automatic contacts with a RAAF KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport
Iranian F-4 Training Jet Crashes In Southeast Iran
A training jet of Irans Air Force crashed in the southeastern region of Iran, injuring two on Wednesday, local media reports. The Air Force said in a statement that an F-4 training jet has crashed near the city of Sarbaz, around 300 km south of provincial capital Zahedan during a training mission
US Army Orders Four Boeing MH-47G Block II Chinook Helicopters For $140M...
The US Army has awarded a $139.8 million worth contract to Boeing for procurement of four MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters, the Department of defense announced Wednesday
Slovakia Selects Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighter Jet Over Saab Gripen
Slovakia has selected Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets over a competing bid from Saab's Gripen to replace its agein MiG-29 fleet. Slovakia will buy 14 F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft for an estimated1
Israel Signs Deal with Boeing to Procure 25 F-15 Jets Worth $5.2
Saab’s Autonomous Swarm technology Tested as part of AUKUS Trial
J-15T, J-35A Jets Indicate China Growing Carrier-based Aircraft Prowess
Ukraine to Co-Produce Anti-Drone Missiles with Thales Belgium
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...