US, Russia to Pitch Fifth-Gen Fighters at Dubai Airshow 2019
The United States and Russia may be looking at the upcoming Dubai Airshow as an opportunity to market their advanced, sixth-generation fighters with the US exhibiting its F-22 and F-35 jets, and Russia showcasing a scale model of the export version of the Su-57 at event. The airshow will mark the...
UAE’s EDGE to Display ISR-configured Bombardier Challenger 650 Business Jet at Dubai...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)s “Edge,” a new government-owned defense company launched on November 5, will display its new, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)– configured Bombardier Challenger 650 jet at the upcoming
F-35, F-22 Jets To Be Displayed at Dubai Airshow 2019
The Pentagon is set to display its advanced F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighters at the Dubai Airshow 2019, marking the F-35 jets first participation at an event in the Middle East. This opens up the possibility that the United States (US) is looking at the United Arab Emirates (UAE),...
Japan Acquires Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 Jets
Japan has placed an order valued 450MNOK ($49.2 million) with Kongsberg for the supply for Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets
Indian Air Force to Buy 83 Tejas Jets by March 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) could seal the deal for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by the end of the current fiscal year. “The contract for 83 LCA Mark-1A will be signed this financial year,” a senior IAF official was quoted as saying by
New Hardware to Fix Bug in $400,000 F-35 Pilot Helmets
A solution to fix a bug in the
Russia's UEC-Klimov Offers Engine Replacement for India's Mi, Kamov Helicopters
Russia's UEC-Klimov has offered its new VK-2500 engine as a replacement for India's Mi and Kamov helicopters. The matter was reportedly discussed when Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh visited the UEC-Klimov plant on November 7
India’s HAL to Develop Prototype of Upgraded Su-30MKI Jet
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to develop the prototype of upgraded Su-30MKI fighter featuring advanced radars, weapons and more, with assistance from Russia. In what could be the countrys largest upgrade program with all of Indias 272 Sukhois set to be modernised, sources told
Russian Su-57, Su-35 Fighter Jets May Give Dubai Airshow a Miss
Russian jet fighters including the Sukhoi Su-57 may not be flying during the Dubai Airshow scheduled to take place from 17-21 November, despite the Middle East being a potential export market with no stealth jets sold to these countries till date. At Malaysias LIMA-2019 Airshow, a senior official at Rostec had
Airman falls from USAF C-130 While Training Over Gulf of Mexico: Reports
An airman reportedly fell from a USAF C-130 military transport aircraft into the Gulf of Mexico off Florida coast, on Tuesday evening. The fall happened during a parachute-jump training exercise out of Hurlburt Field, media outets reported, citing a statement released by 24th Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida
Russia to Lease New Military Airbase in Syria
Russia is reportedly planning to lease a new military airbase in Qamishli city, north-eastern Syria, adjoining Turkish city of Nusaybin. Syrias
Ukraine Begins Probe After 79 of the Army’s 100 Bulletproof Vests Fail
Ukraine has set up a probe against five top defense officials after 79 out of the army's tested 100 bulletproof vests could be pierced by weapons, and hence offered insufficient protection to the forces. “All five suspects are high-ranking defense officials: the head of the main directorate, his two deputies, and two heads of department
Taiwan Soldiers Complete Course to Operate HIMARS Artillery in the U.S.
Sniper Targeting Pods for Poland’s FA-50 Fighter jets
U.S. Marine Corps Intercepts Target Using Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System...
Finnish Army to Procure Patria’s Latest “TREMOS” Heavy Mortar System
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...