First IAF Woman Fighter Pilot Qualifies For Combat Missions
Indias air force pilot Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth has become the first woman fighter pilot qualified for combat missions by day. She has successfully completed a training program for performing combat missions on a MiG-21 ‘Bison fighter jet, PTI news agency reported on Thursday
BrahMos Missile Successfully Launched From Su-30MKI Fighter: IAF
The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced Wednesday the successful launch of the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft from Andamans. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the land target, according to the IAF statement
Russian Army Gets New-gen Tornado-S Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
The Russian Army has received the latest-generation Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) this year, according to RIA Novosti. “As for the further development of the Tornado, we now have a new system, the Tornado-S
US Handover Two Counter-battery Radars To Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine took delivery of two modern AN/TPQ-30 counter-battery radars from the US government in an official handover ceremony this week, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on 20 May. “These counter-battery stations are part of the US security assistance, costing more than $1
Tech Mahindra Wins INR 300 Crore To Supply RFID Based Access Cards...
Tech Mahindra has won a INR 300 crore ($43 million) contract to provide RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) based Access Card and the accompanying software solution to the Indian Navy. As part of the ‘Armed Forces Secure Access Card (AFSAC) Project, Tech Mahindra will implement RFID based Access Control System across all...
Greek Navy Gets Modernised P-3B Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
The Greek Navy has received its first upgraded Lockheed Martin P-3B maritime surveillance aircraft, the Greek Defense Ministry said. The ceremony took place at the Greek aircraft industry plant in Tanagre, north of Athens on Friday in the presence of Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Apostolakis, US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt and representatives of Lockheed Martin
Boeing Wins $164M To Modernize US Navy's Super Hornets
Boeing has won a $164 million US Navy contract for the service life modification (SLM) of 10 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. According to Boeings news release, funding covers modernization of 10 aircraft; option for FY20 would cover up to 35 aircraft
Indian Navy Conducts Co-operative Engagement Test with Barak Missile
The Indian Navy has conducted the maiden co-operative engagement test of the medium range surface to air missile (MRSAM), a ship-based version of Israel's Barak 8 supersonic missile, enhancing India's anti air warfare capabilities. "With the successful 'Co-operative Engagement' firing of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile, Indian Navy achieves a significant milestone in enhancing its Anti-Air Warfare Capability," Spokesperson for the Indian Navy
Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Completes First Flight.
Sikorsky's HH-60W Combat Rescue helicopter completed its first test flight in the company's Florida site. The aircraft is based off the UH-60M Black hawk and is customized for the US Air force's Rescue missions
Lockheed Martin Wins $1.13B US Navy Contract For CH-53K Heavy Lift Choppers...
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin has won a contract worth $1.13 billion to supply the US Navy with 12 CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters
Pakistan To Receive Final Batch of JF-17 Block II Jets In June
The Pakistani Air Force is set to receive the final three JF-17 Block II Chinese-Pakistani stealth fighters at the end of June. The aircraft are part of an order placed by the PAF in late 2017 for an additional 12 platforms that are currently on the Aircraft Manufacturing Factory (AMF) final assembly line at PAC Kamra
New N.Korean Missile Copy Of Russian Iskander, Capable of Evading US Defenses:...
The newly tested North Korean short-range missile is strongly similar to Russia's Iskander and has the ability to dodge US missile defense systems, say US officials. "A low-flying missile with a satellite guidance system, as the North Korean missile appears to have, is potentially far harder for US anti-missile systems deployed in South Korea to intercept," US official who wished to remain anonymous told Los Angeles Times
Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Korea Aerospace Unveils Design of New Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...