India Approves Fifth-Gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Project
Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership and will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase
Korea’s KF-21 Market Could Shrink as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia & Malaysia Gravitate...
South Koreas KF-21 fighter project is at risk of losing Indonesia, its 20% partner in the venture, besides potential customers -Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, all of which have evinced interest in joining the Turkish KAAN Jet in recent months. At the LIMA show in Malaysia last week, Korea Aerospace Industries(KAI)...
Thai-based RV Connex will provide target drones to test Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T...
Diehl Defence signed a contract with Thailand-based RV Connex for the first delivery of target drones and services for live firing tests with its IRIS-T air-to-air-missile. The IRIS-T air-to-air-missile has been chosen by South Koreas upcoming KF-21 fighter jet and Diehl Defence is eyeing other Asian countries that operate...
Mitsubishi, Yamaha Team Up to Develop Hybrid Engine Drone
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Yamaha Motor are conducting joint research to develop a medium-sized Vertical take-off & landing unmanned aerial vehicle (VTOL-UAV) capable of carrying a payload of 200 kilograms. The prototype from this research will be exhibited at the MHI booth at the Japan Drone 2025 expo to be...
China's CH-YH1000 Cargo Drone Completes First Flight
China's CH-YH1000 unmanned cargo aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight on May 22, 2025. According to its developer,
China Hard-sells J-10CE Aircraft At LIMA 2025 Following “Real Combat Experience”
At the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Malaysia, the J-10CE fighter jet attracted attention from international visitors to the Chinese booth following its “remarkable debut in real combat,”
Malaysia to Lease 28 Helicopters from Leonardo
Leonardo and its Malaysian partner Weststar Aviation Services have signed an agreement for the delivery of up to 28 leased helicopters to the Malaysian government of various types, in a mix of firm orders and options, between 2026 and 2027. The order is billed as the most significant Government helicopter fleet expansion and modernization program ever for Leonardo in the country, intended to meet a wide range of national requirements for defence, security and the support of communities
Rostec Unveils New Cartridges to Destory small UAVs
Russias Rostec unveiled new IGLA cartridges designed to destroy small UAVs such as the IGLA 30, 50, 100 and Tracer 75 with the number in the name indicates the maximum range of target destruction. The anti-drone cartridges were displayed for the first time at the International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 currently on in Minsk
U.S. Approves $100M AW-119Kx Utility Helicopter Sale to Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?
The appearance of a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in an unfamiliar desert camouflage pattern has triggered speculation that the aircraft may be destined for export, possibly to Algeria or Iran. The aircraft was spotted in a distinctive brown and yellow color scheme not previously seen in Russian Aerospace Forces inventory, prompting analysts to question whether this marks the beginning of foreign sales for the jet
Korean KF-21 Fighter jet's First Production Model Enters Final Assembly
The KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially entered its final assembly phase, the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today. According to DAPA, this phase involves integrating all external and internal components of the aircraft, followed by a series of performance evaluations and testing before the jet proceeds to flight trials
Denmark Accelerates Purchase of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles for Navy Frigates
Denmark is stepping up its naval air defense capabilities with the accelerated acquisition of additional Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 systems for the Royal Danish Navy's frigates. The move includes both new purchases and earlier-than-planned deliveries, backed by
18 EU Nations Seek €127B for Weapons, Cyber, Drones Under New SAFE...
U.K. Royal Navy Patrol Ship Tests New Helicopter Landing System before Caribbean...
China Has Set Up 26 Military Bases in South China Sea Islands
China’s New PL-16 Air-to-Air Missile Reportedly Enters Service with Air Force
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...