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China's AG600M Amphibious Aircraft Clears Cold-weather Flight Tests

February 20, 2024 @ 10:12 AM

China's state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has announced that the homegrown AG600M aircraft, a firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, has completed its cold-weather flight tests. Two AG600M large amphibious airplanes completed the cold-weather flight test mission at an airport in Hailar District of Hulunbuir...

Argentina Receives Second Embraer ERJ 140 LR Military Transport Aircraft

February 20, 2024 @ 09:43 AM

Argentina has taken delivery of the second Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range) military transport aircraft at the Aeroparque Military Air Station (AMA) in Buenos Aires. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, who emphasized the government's commitment to revitalizing and equipping the Argentine Armed...

Diehl Defence, Korea Aerospace Sign MoU to Advance IRIS-T Missiles Integration for...

February 20, 2024 @ 05:16 AM

German missile maker Diehl Defence and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the manufacturer and authority on FA-50 series and KF-21 combat aircraft, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to intensify their integration and marketing efforts for the IRIS-T missiles on FA-50 and KF-21 Block II aircraft. The agreement, signed during...

ZALA Group Announces Fifty-Fold Surge in High-Precision Weapons Production Since Ukraine War

February 20, 2024 @ 04:46 AM

During a recent visit to the Aeroscan plant, an enterprise of the ZALA group of companies, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu was briefed on a substantial increase in the production of high-precision weapons. ZALA Chief Designer Alexander Zakharov reported to Army General Sergei Shoigu on the implementation of the...

Philippine Air Force Expands Fleet with Second U.S.-donated C-130H "Hercules" Aircraft...

February 19, 2024 @ 09:32 AM

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has added another Lockheed C-130H "Hercules" cargo transport aircraft to its fleet, courtesy of the United States. The new aircraft, with tail number 5157, touched down at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Feb

Chinese J-20 Stealth Jets to Assume Dual Role as Early Warning Aircraft

February 19, 2024 @ 08:19 AM

The Chinese Air Force has equipped its J-20 aircraft with sensors which will enable them to function as early warning aircraft in addition to their role as fighter jets. This transformation is part of an ongoing initiative led by the Wang Hai Air Group combat unit, which has been entrusted with training J-20 pilots and exploring the extensive capabilities of these aircraft

Turkey, Pakistan Announce Air-to-Air Missile Technology Sharing Agreement

February 17, 2024 @ 04:57 AM

Turkeys Second Chief of General Staff, General İrfan Özsert, and a delegation visited the Pakistan Air Forces Command, signaling an agreement on technology sharing in the field of air-to-air missiles between the two nations. During the meeting with Pakistan Air Force Commander Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, discussions revolved around military cooperation, with both parties agreeing to further advance existing partnerships

South Korea, Colombia Sign Military Airworthiness Certification Agreement

February 16, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a mutual recognition agreement for airworthiness certification for military aircraft with the Colombian military airworthiness authority. The agreement signed on Wednesday in the Colombian capital, Bogota paves the way for the export of the Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 fighter jet to the Colombian Air Force

Conversion from F-16s to F-35 Jets for Belgian Air Force Technicians

February 15, 2024 @ 07:57 AM

Belgian F-16 technicians have initiated a conversion program to adapt their expertise to the F-35A, marking a pivotal shift for the Belgium Air Force. A new generation of Belgian F-35 technicians and instructors commenced their training at Eglin Air Force Base in the United States after departing from Florennes Air Base, indicating a significant step in Belgium's air defense modernization

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 to Become First Large VTOL UAS to Operate in...

February 15, 2024 @ 06:49 AM

Wedgetail Aerospace, in collaboration with Schiebel Pacific, has obtained approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. This marks the first time that a large Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS exceeding 150 kg has received civil approval in Australia

New Battery Extends Puma 3 AE Drone Flight Time to 3 Hours

February 15, 2024 @ 06:00 AM

AeroVironment's PS2500 battery has been officially approved for integration into the Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS), providing operators with the capability to achieve extended endurance for up to three hours of flight time. Puma customers can now choose between the standard smart battery with two and a half hours of endurance or the PS2500 battery with three hours of endurance

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