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Su-35 Jets Spotted Flying in Algerian Air Force Colours

March 14, 2025 @ 01:44 PM

Su-35 fighter jets painted in Algerian Air Force colors were recently spotted, with reports suggesting they originate from a canceled Egyptian order. The Algerian Air Force recently conducted its first operational training flight with Su-35s from Oum Bouaghi Air Base

Airbus Enters Amphibious Aircraft Space

March 14, 2025 @ 01:26 PM

Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HYNAERO to support the Fregate-F100 project, a new amphibious firefighter aircraft designed to combat wildfires. Through this agreement, Airbus will share its expertise to advance the project's next development stages

Portugal Reconsidering F-35 Purchase Plans, Prefers European Jets

March 14, 2025 @ 11:45 AM

Portugal is reconsidering its plan to buy F-35 jets from the U.S

France, Italy, U.K. Order 218 More Aster Missiles in Joint Procurement

March 14, 2025 @ 10:47 AM

France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have signed a contract for 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles under a joint procurement agreement. The

South Korea Dismisses Colonel, Deputy Over Accidental KF-16 Bombing

March 12, 2025 @ 08:49 AM

The Korean Air Force has dismissed two senior officials for failing to enforce safety protocols after two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, Gyeonggi, injuring 38 people last week. The Air Force said Tuesday that a colonel and a lieutenant colonel from the unit involved in the incident were removed for "material delinquency of duties" and inadequate oversight during the live-fire drill

Sikorsky Unveils S-92 Phase IV Gearbox for Commercial Helicopters

March 11, 2025 @ 03:19 PM

Sikorsky has introduced the S-92 Phase IV main gearbox, which includes an auxiliary lubrication system that automatically engages if primary oil pressure is lost, allowing helicopters to continue flying without immediate landing. The new gearbox has undergone over 800 hours of testing, with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification expected in 2025

Sikorsky Tests New Rotor Blown Wing Drone for VTOL Operations

March 10, 2025 @ 12:08 PM

Sikorsky has tested a new uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with a rotor blown wing, achieving over 40 take-offs and landings, including 30 transitions between helicopter and airplane modes. The 115-pound (52 kg) prototype, powered by batteries, demonstrated stability and maneuverability across different flight regimes

Aselsan Gokberk Laser Weapon for Turkey’s ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense System Targets...

March 10, 2025 @ 09:38 AM

Aselsans Gökberk mobile laser weapon system detected, tracked, and destroyed FPV drones during recent tests. The system, developed for Türkiyes Steel Dome air defense program, uses a high-energy laser and an electronic jammer to neutralize mini and micro UAVs

Portugal Sends Eight SA-330 Puma Helicopters to Ukraine

March 10, 2025 @ 09:13 AM

The Portuguese Ministry of Defense has

Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead

March 9, 2025 @ 01:29 PM

Germany may refuse to purchase American F-35 fighter jets over the so-called ‘emergency switch that Washington can use to de-activate the aircraft if the client state refuses to follow Washingtons end-user conditions. Instead, Germany is being urged by Airbus to consider the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 which has many advanced features that fifth generation aircraft have

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