HAL launches Metal Cutting for Series Production of HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft
Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has launched the metal cutting for series production of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) basic trainer aircraft (BTA) HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft) at its Nasik Division. On May 22, Saket Chaturvedi, CEO (MiG Complex) formally initiated the programme in the presence of senior officials from Directorate General...
Russian Helicopters Delivers 18 Choppers for Zimbabwe's First Air Ambulance Service
Russian Helicopters has handed over 18 Ansat helicopters to the Republic of Zimbabwe to start the African nation's first air ambulance service.“Today we are handing over to the Republic of Zimbabwe a batch of Russian-made Ansat helicopters
Rolls-Royce Tests All-New UltraFan Technology Demonstrator
Rolls-Royce completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK. The first tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
U.S. Air Force Seeks Industry Proposals to Develop F-22 Successor, the NGAD...
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking industry proposals to develop the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform (NGAD) with the intent to award a contract next year. "The NGAD Platform is a vital element of the Air Dominance family of systems which represents a generational leap in technology over the F-22, which it will replace," said Secretary of the Air Force
Britain’s Refusal to Supply Ejection Seats forces Retirement of Argentine Super Etendard...
The bitter war fought between Argentina and the UK over Falkland Islands has forced the latter to retire its Super Etendard fighters over the formers refusal to supply ejection seats for the aircraft. Argentine Minister of Defense Jorge Taiana formally announced the retirement of both the original models purchased in 1979 and those acquired second-hand from France in 2019, earlier this week
Russian BAS-200 Drone Tested at Maximum Distance from Control Center
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation has tested the BAS-200 drone for a communication channel range that exceeded 80 km. This confirmed the high efficiency of the UAV when performing monitoring and search and rescue tasks over large areas
Rostec to Produce 10 VK-650V Helicopter Engines for Testing by Year-end
Rostecs United Engine Corporation (UEC) will produce ten prototypes of the latest VK-650V helicopter engine by the end of this year. Four of them will be involved in flight tests as part of the Ansat helicopter
Turkey’s Laser-guided Mini-Missile for Unmanned Platforms up for Mass Production
Roketsans laser-guided mini-missile system Mete, the smallest version of the guided missiles that the company developed, is ready for mass production. “The smallest member of our family METE is ready for mass production!” Roketsan shared on its official
Non-U.S. F-16 Fighters for Ukraine to Receive Pentagon's Nod
Any country operating F-16s is allowed to send them to battle-ravaged Ukraine, the Pentagon says, while stressing that it wont send the jets to the country. "I don't think we're against it," a senior U
Rosoboronexport to Present Helicopters Upgraded with Russian Engines, Electronics at HeliRussia 2023
Rostec subsidiary Rosoboronexport will be showcasing Russian military helicopters with upgraded engines and electronics at the 16th international Helicopter Industry Exhibition (HeliRussia 2023). HeliRussia will be held from May 18 to 20 at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...