New TA-50 Block 2 Trainer Jet Successfully Delivered to Republic of Korea...
South Korean state arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) delivered the first model of the new TA-50 Block 2 trainer jet to the Republic of Korea Air Force on Thursday. This delivery is part of a 1 trillion-won ($771
South Korea Inks Deal to Buy 20 Additional F-35A Fighters
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had signed a contract with the U.S
Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones
The Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
Pakistan Test-Fires Fatah 2, a Long-Range Precision Strike Weapon
Pakistan has test-fired its new indigenous long-range precision strike weapon, the Fatah 2, with a range of around 400km. The test, carried out by the military's media branch, marks a substantial leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Fatah 1, which boasts a range of approximately 140km
First Flight of Turkey's KAAN Fighter Jet Postponed Indefinitely
The National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN, Turkey's flagship defense project led by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has experienced a delay in its highly anticipated first flight, originally scheduled for 27 December. Confirmation of the postponement follows a series of ground tests and taxi tests, with the maiden flight now expected to...
Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
The final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
Israel Aerospace Secures Contract for ADA System in S.Korea's LAH 2nd Phase...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered into a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply its Adaptive Defense Antenna (ADA) system for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) 2nd Phase Production in the Republic of Korea. The agreement was announced during the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition
Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export
Komeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
Iranian Navy Receives New Cruise Missiles, EW Choppers
The Iranian Navy officially received a range of new domestically developed weapons and equipment on Sunday, including strategic cruise missile systems and electronic warfare helicopters. The delivery ceremony took place at a coastal naval base in southern Iran and was attended by Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Completes 32-Hour Endurance Flight Test
Turkey's Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for the newly commissioned aircraft carrier has completed a long-duration flight test, staying airborne for 32 hours, according to developer Baykar. The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, equipped with the domestically developed PD-170 engine from TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI), underwent a series of performance tests, culminating in its 13th flight test named the endurance flight test at the Akıncı Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ
L3 Harris, Korean Air and ELTA to Deliver Advanced AWACS Plane to...
L3Harris Technologies, Korean Air, and Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI/ELTA) are collaborating to provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force with the next generation of high-altitude airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
U.S., Japan to Develop AI-based Drones for Tokyo’s Next Fighter Jet...
An agreement for joint research on artificial intelligence-based drones that will operate alongside Japans next fighter aircraft was signed between the U.S
Argentina Tests New 200km-Range Dardo 3 Stand-Off Bomb
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 Fighter-Bombers, More Deliveries Expected Soon
North Korean Troops Suffer Losses in Russia-Ukraine War, Says South Korea
Anduril Tests Hypersonic Rocket Booster ‘Denali’
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...