Thailand Selects Saab Gripen E/F Fighters
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F multirole fighter as its next-generation combat aircraft, moving forward in its fleet modernization plan. The decision was
Korea Aerospace Sells 12 FA-50 Fighters to Philippines Worth $700 Million
The Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on Tuesday that an additional export contract for 12 FA-50 light attack aircraft was signed between the Philippine Department of National Defense and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Manila, Philippines. This contract is worth approximately 700 million dollars (approximately 1 trillion...
Hungarian Air Force Receives First L-39 Skyfox Training Jets
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE has officially delivered the first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force. The handover ceremony took place on May 30 at Kecskemét Air Base, attended by high-ranking officials from the Hungarian Defence Forces, the Ministry of Defence, and Aero Vodochody
EU Approves U.K.–Japan–Italy GCAP Fighter Jet Venture
The European Union has formally approved the creation of a new multinational venture between BAE Systems (U.K
Bayraktar TB3 Completes 100 Sorties from TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship during...
Bayraktar TB3, the worlds first unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) capable of fully autonomous takeoff and landing from a short-runway vessel, has completed 100 sorties aboard the TCG Anadolu as part of ongoing test operations. The
First central Fuselage for India’s LCA Tejas MK1A Version Handed Over...
The first centre fuselage assembly for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) an Indian firm, VEM Technologies in Hyderabad yesterday. The Tejas MK1A is an advanced version of the LCA Tejas boasting features such as an AESA radar
Saab GlobalEye Vs. Boeing E-7 In Canada's AWACS Procurement Plan
Saab has pitched its GlobalEye aircraft to Canada, competing to supply the country's first Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability. The GlobalEye will directly compete with Boeings E-7 Wedgetail, a platform already selected by the United States, NATO, and other key allies
Korean P-3CK Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashes; 2 Crew Dead, 2 Missing
A South Korean Navys P-3CK maritime patrol aircraft crashed into a mountain near a naval base in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, on Thursday killing Two of the four crew members while two others are missing. The Korean Navy confirmed that the bodies of two of the four crew members were discovered and retrieved
Indonesia to Procure Additional Rafale Jets, Frigates & Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia and France today signed a letter of intent for the former to procure additional units of Rafale Jets, Light Frigates and Scorpene Submarines besides CAESAR artillery guns and ammunition. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Indonesian counterpart were present at the signing ceremony in Jakarta today
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) CEO Kang Goo-young told Korean reporters, “deteriorating ties with Jakarta could shift the regional dynamic
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 fighter jets on which the IRIS-T is compatible
Estonian Extradited to the U.S. for Supplying American-made Electronics to Russia
U.S. Approves $329M in Military Sales to Ukraine for Starlink, Patriot Sustainment...
U.S. Approves $8.5B Sale of IBCS-Enabled Patriot System to Denmark
Turkey’s Roketsan to Begin Mass Production of Tayfun Block-4 Hypersonic Ballistic Missile...
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...