Russia's UAC Initiates IL-212 Military Transport Aircraft Development with PD-8 Engine
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has initiated the technical design development for the IL-212 military transport aircraft, utilizing the powerful PD-8 engine borrowed from the SJ-100 aircraft. Defense minister Sergei Shoigu
Turkey’s ASELSAN to Export Laser Guidance Kit to Qatar
Turkeys ASELSAN signed a contract today to export the Laser Guidance Kit (LGK) to Qatar which will be integrated into the Mark-82 General Purpose Bomb by the Doha-based BARQ QSTP LLC. The contract was signed at the DIMDEX 2024 International defense fair currently being held in Doha
Russia Develops Anti-FPV Drone Complex
Russia's Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a Rostec company, has developed and commenced mass production of an advanced anti-unmanned aerial vehicle complex. Named "Groza
Full-Scale LEVENT Air Defense Missile Unveiled at DIMDEX 2024 in Qatar
Turkish missile maker Roketsan introduced its LEVENT air defense missile for the first time at Doha International Maritime Defense Fair (DIMDEX) 2024 in Qatar today. Designed specifically for the close air defense of naval platforms, the LEVENT Missile aims to counter a variety of airborne threats, particularly anti-ship missiles
France's DGA Delivers Final Interim H160 Helicopter to French Navy
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) delivered the sixth and
China Develops Wing-flapping Drone that Mimics Falcons
A Chinese university has developed a wing-flapping drone that mimics falcons and other birds of prey in flight. Developed by a research team on aircraft bionics from the Xi'an-based Northwestern Polytechnical University, the drone called "Ornithopter," which is about the size of a falcon, was recently test-flown, government-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) reported
India's HAL to Manufacture MiG-29 Engines with Russian Technology
The Indian Ministry of Defence announced on Friday the signing of a contract between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Russian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the production of RD-33 Aero Engines. The deal, valued at INR 5,250 Crore (approximately $610 million), is set to reinforce the operational capabilities of the MiG-29 fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF)
First Two F-16s Officially Delivered to Slovakia
Lockheed Martin officially delivered the first pair of F-16s to Slovakia today, marking a significant milestone. The ceremony took place at Lockheed Martin's Greenville facility, where Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Robert Kaliňák, joined delegates from the United States and Slovakia to commemorate the arrival of Slovakia's inaugural F-16 Block 70 aircraft
Turkish MoD Receives F-16 Purchase Offer and Acceptance Letters from U.S.
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U.S.A.F.’s XQ-67A Uncrewed Air Vehicle Performs Maiden Flight ...
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Boeing Secures $3.4B Contract for P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Delivery to Canada and...
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U.K. Navy's New Drones Can Trick Sea Mines into Exploding Harmlessly
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
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...
