Leonardo Inaugurates Factory in Poland for AW149 Helicopter Production
PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Leonardo, has launched the production line for the AW149 helicopters designated for the Polish Armed Forces on June 4. Initially, AW149 production took place in Vergiate, Italy, where Polish workers underwent on-the-job training to ensure adherence to delivery schedules
Israel Orders 25 F-35s at $120M Each
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth $3 billion with the U.S
Argentine Air Force Receives IA 63 Pampa III Block II Trainer-Light Attack
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones "Brig. San Martín" SA (FAdeA) handed over two IA 63 Pampa III - Block II aircraft to the Argentine Air Force on June 4, along with the first set of nationalized pylons
Indian Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes During Test Sortie
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Nashik district, Maharashtra state, on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a test sortie from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Nashik
Russia Researching Use of Neural Networks to Detect Small Drones
A Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate...
Finnish F/A-18 Jets Arrive in Romania for NATO's Inaugural Air-shielding Mission
The Finnish Air Force will participate in NATO's collective peacetime missions in Romania in summer 2024. Seven Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets landed at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base on Monday, June 3rd, 2024
Airbus to Present Wingman Concept for Sixth-Gen Fighter at ILA Berlin 2024
Airbus is set to showcase its Wingman concept at the upcoming International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin from June 5 to 9. The concept, designed to augment the capabilities of manned combat aircraft, involves the use of unmanned fighter-type drones commanded by pilots in existing combat aircraft like the Eurofighter
Kongsberg to Supply JSF Missile For F-35 Jets of Norway, US Air...
Kongsberg has secured a contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) for supplying Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft. The contract, valued at up to $141 million, extending until August 2026, encompasses production of all up JSM rounds, containers, and test equipment, with specific quantities undisclosed
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 UAV Completes Ski-Jump Test for TCG Anadolu Carrier
Turkeys Baykar completes Bayraktar TB3 UAV's first ski-jump test, conducted under conditions akin to the TCG Anadolu carrier
Belgium Lays Foundation Stone for Second F-35 Complex
Belgium has commenced construction on its second F-35 complex, with a groundbreaking ceremony taking place at Kleine-Brogel Air Base on May 30. The new complex is being developed to accommodate the forthcoming fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft, which will replace the current F-16 fleet deployed at Florennes and Kleine-Brogel
Mid-air Collision Involving Yak-52 Aircraft at Air Show in Portugal
Tragedy struck the Beja Air Show in southern Portugal on June 2 as two Yak-52 aircraft from the 'Yakstars' aerobatics team collided mid-air during a performance. The collision claimed the life of Manuel Rey Cordeiro, a skilled pilot and the lead solo flyer of the team
China Working on New-Gen Warplane as Successor to J-20
China is actively working on a next generation fighter jet to succeed its J-20 stealth fighter, which is undergoing constant upgrades. This information was recently disclosed by Li Gang, the test pilot who flew the J-20's maiden flight, as reported by China Central Television (CCTV) on Wednesday
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...