First-Ever Aft Fuselage Built by Polish PZL Mielec Mated on a F-16...
PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed the first-ever integration of its locally manufactured aft fuselage onto an F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft at Lockheed Martin's facility in Greenville, South Carolina. The aft fuselage, which was completed at PZL Mielec in August 2023, was transported to the Greenville facility for the...
Netherlands Finalizes Deal for 12 H225M Caracal Helicopters for Special Operations
In a new agreement finalized at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris, the Netherlands Defence Ministry has secured the delivery of 12 H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters. The contract was signed on November 5 by Vice Admiral Jan Willem Hartman, Commander of the Materiel Command and IT, and Airbus CEO...
U.S. Approves South Korea’s Request to buy 4 Early Warning Aircraft Worth...
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW & C) Aircraft for an estimated cost of $4.92 billion
MD Helicopters Completes First MD 500E to MD 530F Conversion
MD Helicopters has announced the completion of the first conversion of an MD 500E helicopter to the MD 530F model at Thoroughbred Aviation, an MD Authorized Service Center located in Lexington, Kentucky. This conversion marks a milestone for both the company and the MD Authorized Service Center network
Gripen E debuts in Latin American military exercise
The Brazilian Gripen E made its debut in the Latin American military exercise, Cruzex 2024 from November 3 to 15 at Natal Air Base in Rio Grande do Norte. Featuring over 100 combat aircraft, a key highlight is the debut of the F-39E Gripen in complex operational scenarios
New Chinese Stealth Fighter J-35A to Debut at Airshow China 2024
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) announced on Tuesday that its new multi-role stealth fighter, the J-35A, will make its debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China 2024. This announcement was made during a press conference held in Beijing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the PLAAF
Airbus to Supply 19 H135 Helicopters to Train Canadian Air Force Pilots
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canadas Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program and marks the first time that Airbus helicopters will fly as part of the Canadian Armed Forces
Second Indian MiG-29 Crash in Two Months
The Indian Air Force lost a MiG-29 fighter to a crash today, marking the second such accident this year. “A MiG-29 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Agra during a routine training sortie today after encountering a system malfunction
Royal Navy’s Wildcat Helicopter Achieves First Autonomous Drone Engagement Using Martlet Missile...
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Japan Orders Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A Jets for $220M
Japan has placed an order with Kongsberg for additional Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the countrys fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft. The fifth order for JSM missiles is valued at NOK 1
Russia Develops Lightweight Single-Engine Mi-34M1 Helicopter
Russia has developed its first single-engine helicopter, the Mi-34M1, equipped with the VK-650V engine. During Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov's recent visit to Kazan, the country highlighted advancements in civil aviation by showcasing new models aimed at reducing dependence on foreign suppliers
Russian Su-57 Flies into China For Airshow 2024 in Zhuhai
Watch Video A Russian Su-57 fighter jet was seen arriving into a Chinese airport for the Airshow China 2024 starting next week
Romania Confirms Purchase of 32 F-35 Fighter Jets
Russia Launches Powerful ICBM at Ukraine’s Dnipro in First Recorded Combat Use...
General Atomics Completes Qualification Test for New 200-Horsepower Engine for Gray Eagle...
U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin Conduct Double Test of Precision Strike Missile
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...