China Deploys J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet for Combat Training
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has deployed its stealth fighter jet, J-20, to sea areas for combat training. "The J-20 has conducted a combat training mission in sea areas for the first time, and this has further strengthened the comprehensive combat capability of the PLA Air Force," PLA...
Saab Unveils Gripen Fighter Aerostructures Plant in Brazil
Saab has unveiled a 5000 square-meter facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil for its future Gripen fighter jet aerostructures plant. Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM) will produce aerostructures for the Brazilian Gripen fighter and is preparing to become part of Saab´s global supply chain, the company said in a statement Wednesday...
Israel Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets in Syria
The Israeli defense forces (IDF) have struck dozens of Iranian military infrastructure in Syria in response to a barrage of 20 rockets that were fired from Syria at Israeli military outposes. “The IDF has struck dozens of Iranian military targets in Syria in response to the Iranian rocket attack against Israel...
KAI Paid $150,000 to Trump Lawyer’s Firm for US Legal Consulting
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is said to have made $150,000 payment to Michael Cohen, US President Donald Trumps personal lawyer in November 2017. The payments were made to Essential Consultants LLC, a company established by Cohen in Delaware, according to a memo released by Michael Avenatti on Twitter Thursday
Indian Army Likely to Order another Batch of Akash Surface-to-air Missiles
The Indian Army is likely to order another batch of home-grown Akash, medium-range surface-to-air missiles from Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO). “The defence forces were fully satisfied with the performance of Akash system and that they were also intending to enhance its performance, Lt
Russia Unveils Kinzhal Air-launched Hypersonic Missile at Victory Parade
Russia has unveiled new military equipment including a new TTM 190-40s snowmobile equipped with a machine gun, Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile, in its annual Victory day parade on Red Square. The Russian armed forces also showcased a surface-to-air missile system, Tor M2DT mounted on an all-terrain tracked vehicle
Greek Warship, Turkish Cargo Ship Collide in Eastern Aegean Sea
A Greek warship and a Turkish cargo ship have collided in the eastern Aegean Sea. The Turkish-flagged Karmate put on speed and made off into Turkish waters after the pre-dawn incident on Friday, ignoring radio messages from the Greek Armatolos gunboat to stop,
Germany Faces Acute Shortage of Operational Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters
The German Luftwaffe is struggling to keep ground readiness of its Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet fleet. Only four of 128 fighters are combat ready
US National Guard C-130 Military Plane Crashes Killing 9 Puerto Rican Crew
An US Air National Guard C-130 military cargo aircraft crashed onto a highway in Georgia killing all nine Puerto Rican crew members. The Air Force said the plane belonged to the 156th Air Wing out of Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rico National Guard Spokesman Maj
Indian Sales Push Israeli Defense Export to All-time High of $9.2 Billion
Sales of the Barak missile system and other weapons deals with India have pushed Israeli defence exports to an all-time high of $9.2 billion in 2017
Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashes in Syria Killing Pilots
A Russian Su-30SM fighter aircraft has reportedly crashed into the Mediterranean sea soon after taking off from Khmeimim air based in Syria. Both the pilots have been killed
Ukraine, Turkey Make Progress on AN-188 Military Transport Project
Ukraine and Turkey will begin joint production of An-188 military transport aircraft soon, Ukroboronprom Director General, Pavlo Bukin said during the recently concluded Eurasia Airshow-2018. "It was decided to move to the practical implementation of the Ukrainian-Turkish project in the near future," Bukin said in a statement Thursday
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...