Polish MiG-29 Fleet Grounded After Crash
Poland will suspend all flights of Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter planes until Friday's crash of one of the aircraft is explained by a state commission, Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced at a press conference on Friday. A Polish MiG-29 plane from the 22nd Air Base in Malbork, north Poland, crashed at 1:57...
Dassault Reveals New-Gen European Fighter Jet in a Promo Video
Dassault Aviation has revealed what could be the contours of the next generation fighter jet to be made by a European team led by France. The video, ‘Wings for Europe released by the company on its website in May this year showed the outline of the new jet that France and...
Switzerland Invites Bids to Replace its F-5, F-18 Fighter Jet Fleet
Switzerland has invited five European and US companies to submit their bids to replace its ageing fleet of fighter jets. The defense ministry has sent out the offer to Saab (Gripen), Dassault (Rafale), Airbus (Eurofighter), Boeing (Super Hornet) and Lockheed Martin (F-35A) for the Air 2030 program
Budgetary Constraints Thwart Botswana’s Plan to Acquire Gripen Fighters
Botswana is looking beyond the deal to acquire eight to 12 Gripen fighters for better and more affordable aircraft options, the defense and security minister said. The government of Botswana is facing shortage of funds and is yet signed the $1
Qatar in Talks with Russia Over S-400 Missile Defense System Purchase
Qatars Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on purchasing S-400 missile defense system. “There is no agreement
Six Competitors for Indian Air Force 110 Fighter Jets Contract
The Indian Defense Ministry has received six bids for the Request for Information for the manufacture of 110 fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The deadline for the RFI issued in April ended on 6 July
France Receives US OK for Export of Scalp Missiles to Egypt
France has received Washington's nod to export Scalp missiles to Egypt as part of a package for the sale of Rafale fighter jets. The requisite export licences have been received to bypass the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) rules which prohibit sale of military equipment to certain countries which have US made components,
France to Set up Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program
France plans to set up its own version of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program under which it will offer weapons in the international market on country-to-country basis. The French Directorate General of Armament, the Directorate of Legal Affairs, and the EMA (Military Staff, Ed) together have set up the new form of ‘state-to-state contract with allied countries in the framework of strategic projects
Goa Shipyard, Brazilian INACE Partner for Tamandare Corvettes Program
Indias state-run Goa Shipyard has signed a memorandum of understanding with Brazilian shipyard INACE to design three of four future Tamandare corvettes for the Brazilian navy if it won the tender. The collaboration between the two companies will allow technology transfer from the Indian partner to INACE and also allow the creation of regional production base in Ceara covering most of the GSLs products, Brazilian news daily
India to Reconsider Fifth Gen Fighter Aircraft Project with Russia
India is ready to reconsider its decision on joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) with Russia if an appropriate cost sharing formula is arrived at. Although India has conveyed to Russia its unwillingness to go ahead with the FGFA m due to high cost involved in the project, the negotiations between the two countries have not yet been shelved, Official sources were quoted by PTI as saying Sunday
Lockheed Martin to Showcase Super Hercules Commercial Freighter at Farnborough
Lockheed Martin Announces LM-100J Commercial Freighter Flying at 2018 Farnborough International Airshow Lockheed Martin will showcase its LM-100J Super Hercules commercial freighter at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2018 starting this month. The LM-100J will participate in the show's daily flight display and be on static display
India, South Korea Likely to Discuss Jet Trainers Procurement
India and South Korea are likely to discuss procurement of KT-1 jet trainers for the Indian Air Force during the South Korean President Moon-Jae-ins visit to India on Monday. Trainer aircraft ‘KT-1 of Korean Aircraft Industries of South Korea could be considered for the Indian Air Force (IAF), as it was one of the shortlisted aircraft in 2011
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...