Polish MiG-29 Fleet Grounded After Crash
Poland will suspend all flights of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter planes until Friday's crash of one of the aircraft is explained by a state commission, Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced at a press conference on Friday. A Polish MiG-29 plane from the 22nd Air Base in Malbork, north Poland, crashed at 1:57...
Russia Working on Radio-photonic Radars for 6th-gen Fighter Jets and Drones
Russia is working on development of radio-photonic radars for unmanned aerial vehicles and sixth-gen fighter aircraft, capable of creating accurate target image, TASS reports. The report says that such radars see considerably further than conventional one and will be capable of building a photographic image of the target that will be...
Dassault Reveals New-Gen European Fighter Jet in a Promo Video
Dassault Aviation has revealed what could be the contours of the next generation fighter jet to be made by a European team led by France. The video, ‘Wings for Europe released by the company on its website in May this year showed the outline of the new jet that France and...
Switzerland Invites Bids to Replace its F-5, F-18 Fighter Jet Fleet
Switzerland has invited five European and US companies to submit their bids to replace its ageing fleet of fighter jets. The defense ministry has sent out the offer to Saab (Gripen), Dassault (Rafale), Airbus (Eurofighter), Boeing (Super Hornet) and Lockheed Martin (F-35A) for the Air 2030 program
Pakistan's First High Resolution Imaging Satellite Launched
Pakistan's first high resolution imaging satellite with a resolution of one meter was launched today by a Chinese Long March 2-C Rocket. The PRSS-1 is China's first optical remote sensing satellite sold to Pakistan developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST)
Pakistan To Deploy Chinese JF-17 Fighters Near Gujarat Border
Pakistan will reportedly deploy its fleet of Chinese JF-17 fighters to a newly developed airfield located closer to the north western border of India, according to a report by
GE Wins $437M USAF Contract For Adaptive Cycle Engine
GE was awarded a $437 million contract modification from the US Air Force for the execution of next generation adaptive propulsion risk reduction for potential air superiority applications. This contract modification was awarded by the USAF Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on June 29
Budgetary Constraints Thwart Botswana’s Plan to Acquire Gripen Fighters
Botswana is looking beyond the deal to acquire eight to 12 Gripen fighters for better and more affordable aircraft options, the defense and security minister said. The government of Botswana is facing shortage of funds and is yet signed the $1
Qatar in Talks with Russia Over S-400 Missile Defense System Purchase
Qatars Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on purchasing S-400 missile defense system. “There is no agreement
Lockheed Martin Partners with Guardtime Federal For Cybersecurity Tech
Lockheed Martin is expanding its work with Guardtime Federal to integrate a variety of integrity and cyber-related capabilities into Lockheed Martin aircraft products and processes. The new contract builds on specialized mission support testing in 2015, and the integration systems and support contract related to supply chain risk and software development management in 2017
Six Competitors for Indian Air Force 110 Fighter Jets Contract
The Indian Defense Ministry has received six bids for the Request for Information for the manufacture of 110 fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The deadline for the RFI issued in April ended on 6 July
France Receives US OK for Export of Scalp Missiles to Egypt
France has received Washington's nod to export Scalp missiles to Egypt as part of a package for the sale of Rafale fighter jets. The requisite export licences have been received to bypass the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rules which prohibit sale of military equipment to certain countries which have US made components,
Denmark to Contribute $575M to Support Ukrainian Defense Industry
Germany to Reintroduce Voluntary National Service for 18-Year-Olds to Boost NATO Readiness
German, Japanese Shipbuilders Shortlisted for Australian Frigate Contract
Russia Presents New Aircraft Engine Models at Airshow China 2024
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...