South Korean KF-21 Fighter to be Mass-produced From 2024
South Korea's homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter will enter mass production from next year, officials from state arms procurement agency said Thursday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) today briefed lawmakers during a session of the National Assembly's defense committee on the KF-21 development plan
South Africa’s Paramount Group to Make Composite Blades for Mi Helos in...
Paramount Aerospace Systems, a subsidiary of Paramount Group is gearing up production of composite blades for Mi-type helicopters with the establishment of a production facility in the United Arab Emirates. In February, Paramount Group said it signed an
U.S. Targets Entities Buying European Equipment for Iranian Weapons
The United States on Tuesday slapped sanctions against Iran's military drone procurement network and its weapons programs to tighten its financial vices on Tehran as it continues to supply drones to Russia. Two Iranians and one Turk; Tehran-based companies - the Defense Technology and Science Research Center, Farazan Industrial Engineering and...
Turkey’s New Long-range Kamikaze Drone Clears Flight Tests
Turkeys new long-range multipurpose kamikaze drone called "Azab" has cleared all flight tests. There are two versions of the Azab - with wingspans of 2m and 1
Turkey's ANKA-III Attack Drone to Have Internal Weapons Bay, 1.2 Tons Payload
A top Turkish official has divulged details of the upcoming ANKA-3 combat drone which includes internal weapons bay and increased payload. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) boss Temel Kotil shared photographs and features of the ANKA-3, ready to make its first flight next month, at the Military Radar and Border Security Summit...
Tilt-Rotor, Stealth Features Expected in Future Chinese Helicopters: Reports
Tilt-rotor, stealth and aerial-refueling could feature in future Chinese helicopters; some of these concepts could be revealed at the 6th China Helicopter Exposition in Harbin this September. The sixth edition of China Helicopter Exposition will be held from September 14 to 17 in North China's Tianjin
Ukraine Destroys Russian Supercam S350 Reconnaissance Drones
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down two Russian Supercam S350 reconnaissance drones in Mykolaiv region on Monday. "Yesterday, March 20, from 16:00 to 16:30, the air defense forces of the Air Command ‘South destroyed two Russian Supercam S350 reconnaissance drones in Mykolaiv region," Vitaliy Kim, Head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, posted on
Taiwan to Present 2nd Gen Albatross Drone at TADTE 2023 Exhibition
Taiwans second generation Albatross drone will be unveiled at the 2023 Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) in September. The drone is developed by the National Chung Shan Institute of Technology (NCSIST)
Ukrainians Employing Australian ‘Cardboard Drones’ to Drop Bombs
The Ukrainian armed forces have employed cheap, single-use cargo drones made by Australian company
Czech Drones in Bachmut Helping Ukrainian Soldiers against Russian Attackers
Czech drones are deployed along with “volunteers” in the contested city of Bachmut where a fierce battle between Russian and Ukrainian forces in on for several weeks now. Ukrainian soldiers have 20 Czech reconnaissance drones in its arsenal
Bell Delivers Three 505 Helicopters to Bahrain Air Force
Bell Textron has announced the delivery of three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force. Bell delivered the aircraft during an inspection and acceptance event in February 2023 at Bells Mirabel facility
After U.S. Reaper Drone, Russian Jet Intercepts Ukrainian Bayraktar over Black Sea...
A Russian Su-27 Flanker has allegedly tried to knock down a Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 with a “jet wash effect,” by flying close to it at a very high speed. The event was recorded by the Bayraktar TB2's tail camera, Savunma Sanayi ST reported
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
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
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...