Russia's UEC Proposes Joint Aircraft Engine Projects with BRICS Countries
Rostec subsidiary United Engine Corporation (UEC) has proposed the establishment of joint aircraft engine projects with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries. The initiative, presented at a BRICS Partnership Advisory Group meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, aims to advance the development, production, and after-sales service of modern aircraft engines...
Australia to Invest in New Kongsberg Missile Factory in Newcastle
The Australian government has announced its decision to invest in the construction of a new factory for Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) strike missiles in Newcastle, New South Wales. This facility will be the first of its kind outside Norway and will manufacture and service KONGSBERGs strike missiles for use by...
Boeing Trains First Australian MQ-28A Pilot
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) member has taken control of Boeings MQ-28A Ghost Bat for the first time. The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, formerly the Boeing Airpower Teaming System (ATS), is a stealth, multirole, unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Boeing Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force
United Aircraft Corporation Expands Su-57 Production Facilities at Komsomolsk-on-Amur Plant
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has inaugurated new facilities at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Plant (KnAAZ) to support the production of Su-57 fifth-generation fighters, according to a statement from the corporation's press service. The expansion is part of a broader effort to enhance the plant's capabilities, with plans...
Negotiations with India, China on KA-226T Sale Ongoing
Russian Helicopters has confirmed that talks are ongoing with India and China regarding the sale of KA-226T helicopters. India initially expressed interest in purchasing 200 KA-226T helicopters in 2014
South Korea Slashes Indonesia's KF-21 Jet Contribution from $1.2B to $660M
After years of negotiations, South Korea has agreed to reduce Indonesia's contribution in the development of the KF-21 fighter jet from $1.2 billion to $660 million
Vietnam Receives First Batch of L-39NG Trainer Aircraft
The Vietnamese Air Force has completed the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of six L-39NG trainer aircraft, Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody has announced. The SAT, conducted by a joint team of specialists from Aero and Omnipol, verified the aircraft's functions and flight capabilities
Algeria Could Become Launch Customer for Upgraded YAK-130M Aircraft Featuring AESA Radar...
Algeria is emerging as a potential launch customer for the upgraded YAK-130M aircraft, the newest version of the Yakovlev YAK-130, likely featuring an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and primarily designed for the export market. During the Army-2024 Forum held in Kubinka, near Moscow last week, an Algerian delegation was observed closely inspecting the YAK-130M
BrahMos Aerospace Confirms Ongoing Talks with Indonesia at Army-2024 Forum
BrahMos Aerospace has confirmed Indonesia's interest in the BrahMos missile during the Army-2024 Forum in the Moscow region. “Talks with Indonesia are currently ongoing,” a company representative told Defense Mirror at the forum, though they declined to provide further details regarding the potential contract value or timeline
Russian Helicopters Acknowledge FPV Drone Threat, Announces Upgrades
Russian Helicopters, the country's primary manufacturer of military rotorcraft, has admitted that some of its helicopters have been brought down by first-person view (FPV) drones. In a rare acknowledgment of vulnerability, the company revealed that it is working on solutions to combat this new type of threat
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...