Pakistan Delivers Two Super Mushak Trainers to Iraq
Pakistan handed over first two of 12 ordered MFI-17 Super Mushak trainers to Iraqs Air Force. The two countries signed the $33 million deal in February 2021
Bharat Dynamics Develops System to Foolproof Missile Launches
Indias Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has developed a novel mechanism for releasing the umbilical of the missile during launch. The company said in
U.A.E.’s EGDE, Brazilian Navy to Jointly Develop Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile, Supersonic Missile...
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China Mounts Naval Close-in-Weapon-System on Trucks for Anti-drone Mission
China has displayed a unique adaptation of a Naval Close-in-Weapon-System (CIWS) for use as a land-based anti-drone weapon. An air defense brigade affiliated with the PLA 71st Group Army recently held a commissioning ceremony for a new type of truck-mounted anti-aircraft system integrated with a rotary cannon, a set of missile...
Iran Receives First Batch of Three Su-35 Aircraft from Russia
Irans Air Force has added first three Sukhoi Su-35S fighters it bought from Russia in exchange for loitering munitions sold. This was reported by
U.S. Approves Turkish F-16 Avionics Upgrade Package
The Biden administration on Monday notified Congress of the planned sale to Turkey of F-16 avionics software upgrades for an estimated $259 million. In an official statement April 17, the State Department said it “made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Turkey of defense articles and services to support upgrading its current fleet of F-16 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million
Sudanese Army Praises MiG-29s in Operations against Rebels
Commending MiG-29 fighters, the Sudanese armed forces said they were instrumental in operations against rebels. “The MiG is a plane that does not break dust, despite being an interceptor plane, but it taught the militias a lesson that they will not forget in the hours,” the army posted on its
Slovenia MoD Buys 4 Air Tractor Fire-fighter Aircraft
Slovenias defense ministry has placed an order for four Air Tractor AT-802F Fire Boss firefighting aircraft. Defense Minister Marjan Šarec signed a contract with manufacturer Air Tractor for the purchase of four such planes on April 17
Ukraine to Get Russian AN-124 Ruslan Aircraft Confiscated by Canada
Ukraines Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Canada would transfer an AN-124 Ruslan aircraft that was confiscated from the Russians. A high-level delegation from Ukraine recently visited Canada when this matter was discussed, Shmyhal said in a
Turkey to start Modernizing its F-16s to Block 70 Standard this Year
Turkey will start modernizing its F-16 Block 40 & 50 aircraft to Block 70 standard this year with the addition of domestically-made AESA Radar, mission computer and avionics. The domestically-made active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar called MURAD AESA is being developed by ASELSAN and is currently underground testing with flight tests planned for later this year
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Completes Second Flight Test from TCG Anadolu
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...