French Police: Paris ‘Explosion’ Was a Fighter Jet Sonic Boom
The deafening sound that was heard across Paris today noon was caused by a sonic boom as a military jet broke the speed of sound. “A very loud noise was heard in Paris and in the Paris region
PLA Drills Rehearsal for Taiwan Takeover: Chinese Experts
Chinese military experts have said that recent “real-combat drills” conducted by the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in the Taiwan Straits are a rehearsal for Taiwan annexation. Analysts told
Chinese Warplanes Cross Taiwan Strait Median Line
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) fighters and bombers crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what is seen as a repeated violation by Taiwan. “PLA crossed the median line of the Taiwan Straits again today, severely violating our sovereignty and destabilise regional peace
Russian Helicopters Unveils Ansat Variant with 750km Range, Upgraded Avionics
A new variant of Ansat rotorcraft built by Russian Helicopters will come with latest avionics; besides an enlarged main tank and internal fuel tanks, which would increase the range of the helicopter by over 275km. The company unveiled the new variant of the Ansat at the HeliRussia-2020 Exhibition Tuesday
Greece to Order 18 French Rafales, Upgrade Mirage Jets
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the country will acquire 18 Rafale fighter jets from France besides other major military equipment as friction with Turkey mounts. Greece ordered 40 Mirage F1 from Dassault Aviation in 1974, then 40 Mirage 2000 in 1985 and finally 15 Mirage 2000-5 in the year 2000
China to Launch Third Aircraft Carrier in 2020
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which is the worlds largest Navy, is all set to get bigger with the launch its third aircraft carrier likely to take place this year. A report by Chinas Ordnance Industry Science Technology, a Xian-based defense magazine, on Friday, stated that construction of the warship was running "smoothly" and it could be launched by the end of 2020, or latest by early 2021
Ukraine to Form 3 Teams of Neptune Missile Launchers
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence announced today that it will set up three naval teams to handle Neptune coastal missile system in 2021. “Next year, the Ukrainian Navy will form three divisions of the RK-360MC ground-based cruise missile coastal complex
Japanese ‘Flying Car’ Makes First Test Flight
Japans SkyDrive announced the first successful test drive of its manned flying car, the SD-03. The company conducted a public demonstration for the vehicle that can zip through the skies, at Toyota Test Field, on August 25
UK’s Tempest Stealth Jet Could Utilize Motorsport Tech
The British Tempest combat jet currently under development could use technologies from the motorsport industry to make them more powerful, faster, and efficient. Julia Sutcliffe, Chief Technology Officer for BAE Systems Air sector, said: “Working in partnership with companies like WAE is vital to drive rapid innovation at the pace the Tempest programme demands
Korea Aerospace to Supply 20 TA-50 Combat Trainers to S Korean AF...
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has reached out to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to provide 20 TA-50 combat trainers for 688 billion won ($575 million). KAI is slated to supply the TA-50 lead-in fighter aircraft for radar tactical and combat mission training, the company said in a statement today
Turkish KAPLAN Armored Vehicles now Equipped with Anti-tank Missiles
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have taken delivery of 26 KAPLAN armored vehicles armed with Roketsan-built OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missiles. The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) awarded FNSS Defense Systems a contract for 260 vehicles- 76 Pars 4×4 and 184 Kaplan ATVs, in June 2016
Ukraine’s German-donated Sea King Helicopters to Receive Modern Missiles
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Chinese Navy Flexes Muscle with Dual-Aircraft Carrier Exercise in South China Sea
First Export of Turkish ULAQ Armed Unmanned Sea Vehicle is to Qatar
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...