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India to Induct Apache Gunships on Sept 3

August 31, 2019 @ 12:43 PM

India will induct AH-64E Apache attack helicopters on Tuesday, 3 September. The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally received the first of 22 ordered AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter at Boeings facility in Arizona, United States

Predator B Armed Drones to be Customised for India: Report

August 31, 2019 @ 11:02 AM

The United States and India are working to “tailor” the Predator B armed drone for export to New Delhi for all three services, a US-based defense publication reported on Wednesday. "The modifications for the India-specific drones would revolve around weapon systems, the avionics suite, the communications suite—they all need to be...

IAF Pilots Fly Mikoyan MiG-35 Fighter at Russia's MAKS 2019

August 30, 2019 @ 04:03 PM

Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots flew twin-seat version of Mikoyan MiG-35D fighter at MAKS-2019 air show, being at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow, on Thursday. "The Indian delegation were shown MiG-35 & Su-57 aircraft

India in Talks With Russia for Additional 21 MiG-29s, 12 Su-30s

August 30, 2019 @ 09:36 AM

India is negotiating with Russia over the purchase of additional 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30 jets, Indian media have reported. “A proposal in this regard by the Indian Air force (IAF) is likely to be taken up before a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry in the next few weeks,”...

India to get Bunker Busting Israeli Spice Bombs Next Month

August 29, 2019 @ 10:29 AM

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive Israeli bunker busting Spice 2000 bombs in mid-September, deal for which was signed in June of this year. New Delhi signed a $43

Turkey Considering Su-35, Su-57, EW Systems

August 29, 2019 @ 08:35 AM

Turkey is in talks with Russia on the possible purchase of Su-35, Su-57 electronic warfare systems and other defence systems. When asked whether Turkey was considering Russian-made fighter jets as an alternative to US-made aircraft, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly said, "Why not? We did not come here to the MAKS aerospace show for nothing

Pakistan Test-fires Ghaznavi Ballistic Missile

August 29, 2019 @ 08:04 AM

Pakistan on Thursday test-fired the Ghaznavi ballistic missile, with the ability to deliver multiple types of warheads and a range of nearly 300km. “Pakistan successfully carried out night training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi, capable of delivering multiple types of warheads upto 290 kms,” the Inter Services Public Relations wing of the Pakistan military

China-Russia Heavy Helicopter to Fly by 2032: Deal Signed at MAKS 2019

August 29, 2019 @ 07:05 AM

China and Russia have signed an agreement at the MAKS 2019, according to which, advanced heavy-lift helicopter to be jointly developed by the two countries will take to the skies by 2032. "The Chinese government will accelerate the progress for a project approval and finish it as soon as possible, so the project can officially start

China Displays Laser Weapon at MAKS 2019

August 29, 2019 @ 06:25 AM

China has displayed a new weapon system featuring directional-emission high-energy laser to quickly intercept aerial targets, at the ongoing MAKS 2019 air show in Moscow. Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, the LW-30 can intercept airborne targets such as photoelectric guidance equipment, drones, guided bombs and mortars

Export Version of Korsar UAV Unveiled at MAKS 2019

August 28, 2019 @ 10:37 AM

After the debut of the export versions of Su-57 and Il-112 aircraft at the MAKS 2019 airshow, the export version of Korsar reconnaissance drone has been unveiled at the event. Korsar high altitude reconnaissance drone system, capable of flying at high altitudes, in excess of 5000 meters, was

Russia to Upgrade Strategic Bombers

August 28, 2019 @ 10:21 AM

Moscow has launched a program to upgrade and modernise Tu-22, Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, Russian Minister of Trade and Industry Denis Manturov was quoted as saying by Lenta

Lockheed Wins $25M for Japan's F-35 Facility

August 28, 2019 @ 07:29 AM

Lockheed Martin has won a $25.25 million for Japan's F-35 regional maintenance repair and upgrade facility

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