New Russian Engine for Mi-171A2 Helicopter Certified in India
The General Directorate of Civil Aviation of India has certified a new engine for the Mi-171A2 helicopter being manufactured by Russias UEC-Klimov enterprise. The new VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engine is the latest modification of the VK-2500 engine with an improved performance
SE Asian Nation Awards Elbit $153M Multi-Layered Drone Deal
An unnamed southeast Asian country has awarded Elbit Systems a $153 million contract for comprehensive, multi-layered array of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) meant for its army. Under the terms of the contract, the Israeli firm will supply a networked multi-layered drone solution, including more than a thousand THOR Multi-Rotor Vertical Take-off...
S.Korea to Set Up Military Hotline with Russia to Prevent Airspace Violations...
South Korea is planning to sign an agreement to establish a direct military hotline with Russia to share military flight information and prevent any accidental airspace violation, by the end of this month. “A military hotline between the Air Forces of South Korea and Russia will help prevent any accidental entry...
Netherlands to buy 9 Additional F-35 fighters for $1.1B
Netherlands on Tuesday announced its plan to procure 9 additional F-35 fighters from the United States for an estimated €1 billion ($1.1 billion)
India Receives First Rafale Fighter
India received its first Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter on October 8, which is the 87th Indian Air Force Day. Rajnath Singh, Defense Minister of India, formally
Indian Sukhois to get Advanced Avionics, Radars & Weapons
The Indian Air Force's (IAF's) fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets could soon be upgraded with advanced avionics, radar and weapons with negotiations on the project with Russia currently underway. "India has plans to upgrade the Sukhoi-30MKI with modern radar and weapons capabilities, and also enhance features that tackle obsolescence management and electronic warfare aspects," IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Bhadauria was quoted as saying by
India To Buy 36 Additional French Rafale Jets: Report
The first of the 36 ordered Rafale fighters will be handed over to India in France on Indian Air Force (IAF) Day on October 8, and the two parties concerned are already said to be holding talks on the former's acquisition of 36 additional jets. In September 2016, India signed a Euro 7
Thailand Denies F-35, To Buy New Jets If Allowed Joint Development
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will not purchase the F-35 fighter jets owing to its new policy of buying defence hardware only if allowed participation in the software development programme. "We are implementing a 'purchase-and-develop' policy in our procurement plans, which we intend to begin enforcing in the next 3-5 years," Air force commander ACM Maanat Wongwat was quoted as saying by Bangkok Post on Monday
Project 20385 Lead Corvette Equipped with Kalibr Missiles To Be Inducted This
Project 20385 lead corvette Gremyashchiy, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, will be commissioned into service with the Russian navy by the end of 2019. The corvette Gremyashchiy will become the first warship in the Pacific Fleet to carry Kalibr cruise missiles
Airbus To Invest $2.5Bn In Turkey Next Year
European firm Airbus is expected to invest around $2.5 billion in Turkey next year, Cahit Turhan, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister said at Kayseri airbase while a ceremony to kick-start retrofit agreement for A400M plane was being held
P&W Wins $5.7 Billion for 332 F-35 Engines
Pratt & Whitney has won a $5.7 billion contract for 332 F135 engines that powers the F-35 stealth jet
Russia Helping China Build Ballistic Missile Warning System
Moscow is aiding China build a system that comprises a network of ground-based radars and satellite arrays in earths orbit to detect ballistic missile launches, calculate trajectories of the projectiles and kick-start an apt response. "I dont think Ill open a huge secret here
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...