Hungary to set up RDX Plant due to Explosives Shortages in Europe
Hungary is building a new explosives plant to produce RDX (Research Department eXplosive) at Várpalota. Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty (Ltd) from South Africa is supplying the necessary plant technology
India’s Bharat Forge to Produce UAV Components for General Atomics
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has partnered with Indias Bharat Forge Limited to manufacture main landing gear components, subassemblies, and assemblies of remotely piloted aircraft
Japan to Replace U-125A Planes with Satellite-based Radio Equipment for SAR Missions...
Japans government wants to phase out the Air Self-Defense Forces U-125A search and rescue (SAR) planes with new satellite-based radio equipment to locate pilots in distress. According to the ASDF, a total of 26 U-125A jets are currently deployed at air rescue units across the country, including in Hokkaido, Miyagi, Akita,...
Colombia’s Kfir Replacement Hits Roadblock over Delays in Choosing between Rafale and...
Colombia reportedly ran out of time before it could take a solid decision on which among the shortlisted fighters – Dassault Aviations Rafale or Saabs Gripen – will replace the Air Forces old Kfir fleet. Defense Minister Iván Velásquez told Radio Caracols 6AM during an interview two weeks ago that the...
Chinese Yun-5B Aircraft Tested to Drop Fire-Fighting Bombs
Chinas state-owned company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said its Yun-5B fire-fighting aircraft completed all tests involving dropping of fire-fighting bombs. The Yun-5B fire-fighting aircraft has now entered the comprehensive final stage, laying a solid foundation for subsequent product development and airworthiness certification
Lockheed Martin to Manufacture 398 F-35 Fighters for $30 Billion
In one of single largest orders for the F-35 jets, the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin finalized a contract for the manufacture of up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion, including U.S
Production of Turkish Bayraktar Combat UAVs in Ukraine in 2 Years
Turkeys Baykar will reportedly start producing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones in Ukraine in two years. In an interview with Radio Liberty,
Ansat Helicopter’s New Blades to increase Cruising Speed, Max Takeoff Weight Significantly...
Installing new and aerodynamically developed blades on the Russian Ansat helicopter is expected to increase its cruising speed and maximum takeoff weight significantly. In an
Russia’s Mi-171A2 Helicopter Cleared for Flight 5,000m Above Sea Level
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec has completed flight tests of the Mi-171A2 multi-purpose helicopter on Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains. During flights in various modes, specialists collected and analyzed information about the operation of the main components and assemblies of the rotorcraft in the highlands
Questions over German F-35 Purchase after its Grounding in the U.S.
Some military experts are on the fence on Germanys decision to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets, after an American F-35B crashed recently which led to its type being grounded in the U.S
Indian Su-30MKI Jet Fires BrahMos Extended Range Missile against Ship Target
Indian Air Force (IAF) today fired the Extended Range (ER) version of BrahMos air-launched supersonic cruise missile against a ship target from a Su-30MKI fighter jet. This version of the BrahMos has a range of 400km
First Landing Support Vessel for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
KF-21 Fighter Jet Completes 1,000th Accident-Free Sortie
Russia's Most Lethal Hypersonic Missile, "Oreshnik" Commences Production
Chinese Admiral Suspended Amid Allegations of Discipline Violations
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...