Russia Unveils All-new ‘Fifth-generation’ 177C Engine for Transport Aircraft
An all-new engine, the "fifth-generation" 177C, meant for tactical transport aircraft such as the IL-76, was unveiled today on the first day of Airshow China 2024. Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) called the occasion, "world premiere of the fifth-generation 177C engine, which is highly efficient and increases the flight range of...
Sikorsky, Rain Demonstrate Autonomous Wildfire-Fighting Black Hawk Helicopter
Sikorsky and Rain demonstrated the use of an autonomous Black Hawk helicopter to combat wildfires on October 29, the companies announced today. The 30-minute Rapid Wildfire Response Demonstration, held at Sikorsky's headquarters in Stratford, showcased the integration of Sikorsky's MATRIX flight autonomy and Rains wildfire mission software to suppress a small...
China Confirms Twin-cockpit J-20S Stealth Fighter; Model on Display at Zhuhai Airshow...
The Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) has confirmed the existence of the twin-seat variant of its J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20S whose scale model is displayed at the Airshow China 2024 scheduled to commence tomorrow in Zhuhai. This is the first time that AVIC has officially confirmed the existence...
Singapore’s Israel-made Heron-1 UAV to Debut at Bilateral Exercise with Australia
Singapore's Heron-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is participating for the first time in
A New Batch of Su-57 Stealth Jets Transferred to Russian Aerospace Forces
Rostec subsidiary United Aircraft Corporation has transferred a new batch of Su-57 and Su-35S fighter jets to the Russian Aerospace Forces. These aircraft, including the fifth-generation Su-57 stealth jets, underwent a comprehensive series of factory tests before being officially accepted by the Ministry of Defense's technical staff
Chinese NORINCO Unveils Compact Anti-drone, Electronic Warfare Systems for Tanks
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) has introduced compact anti-drone and electronic warfare solutions designed for tanks and armored vehicles at Airshow China 2024, highlighting new approaches in ground defense against drones. NORINCOs anti-drone modules, mounted on its tanks and armored vehicles, aim to address threats posed by low-altitude, small, and slow-moving drones
Sweden Selects Embraer C-390 for Tactical Transport
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millennium as Swedens new tactical transport aircraft. “Embraer is honored with this selection by Sweden
F/A-18 Growler Competitor, Chinese J-15D Electronic Warfare aircraft to Debut at Airshow...
The Chinese Navy's carrier-borne electronic warfare (EW) aircraft, the J-15D will debut at Airshow China 2024 starting next week in Zhuhai. The aircraft is considered a direct competitor to the American F/A-18 Growler EW aircraft that rides on U
Yemeni Air Defense Shoots Down U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, 12th So Far...
Yemeni air defense forces intercepted and downed a U.S
Russia Presents New Aircraft Engine Models at Airshow China 2024
Rostec's United Engine Corporation is unveiling new aviation engines at Airshow China 2024, including a fifth-generation tactical aircraft engine and the AL-31FN model, marking their first international debut. The centerpiece of UECs exhibition is a full-scale model of a newly developed operational-tactical aircraft engine
Lockheed Martin, U.S. Navy Conduct First Uncrewed Flight with Carrier Aviation Control...
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the U.S
Israel Signs Deal with Boeing to Procure 25 F-15 Jets Worth $5.2
The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a Deal Wednesday with Boeing worth $5.2 Billion, on the procurement of at least 25 F-15IA Fighter Jets
Japan Receives First Locally Built Patria AMV XP Armored Vehicle
Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems Partner on New Autonomous Air Systems
S.Korea Launches Counter-Drone Hard Kill Project
Danish MoD Criticized Over Weak Protection of Military Sites and Weapons Data
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...