Saab Receives Order For Gripen Development And Operational Support
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to provide operational and development support for Gripen during a period of three years, from 2018 to 2020. The order valued at SEK 1 350 million from FMV includes operating activities in rigs, simulators and test aircraft for the...
Chinese Military Aircraft Crashes During Training Session
A Chinese military aircraft has crashed during a training session in Guizhou province in southern China on Monday. “In the afternoon of January 29, an aircraft from the Air Force crashed during flight training in Guizhou province
Japanese F-15 Plane Makes Emergency Landing Due to Defect In Hydraulic System
A Japanese F-15 fighter jet made an emergency landing Monday at a U.S
Australian Growler Plane Catches Fire While Take-off During US Red Flag Exercise
An Australian Growler Electronic Warfare jet caught fire after an aborted takeoff during Exercise Red Flag at a US military base in Nevada on Sunday, due to a reported engine failure. All Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel were reported as safe and the Defence Department said there were "no serious...
US Hands Over Two Black Hawk Choppers to Jordan
The United States handed over two Black Hawk attack helicopters to Jordan Sunday, being the last batch of 12 machines Washington gave to the Middle East country under a security assistance program. An American embassy statement said the aircraft "will strengthen the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), its Quick Reaction Force and...
Iranian Destroyer Sinks After Crashing into Breakwater
Irans homegrown destroyer Damavand has fully sunk in the Caspian Sea a couple of weeks after it suffered damages during the stormy weather of Anzali Port, Iran, Caspian Sea. The video footage obtained by Mizan Online shows Iranian Navy frigate reportedly sank on Sunday, January 28, that had crashed with Anzali Ports jetty on January 10 and suffered minor damages when docking at the port
Airbus A400M Military Airlifter To Be Showcased At Singapore Airshow
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will showcase A400M, the new-generation military airlifter, at the upcoming Singapore Airshow to take place at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, 6-11 February. The A400M Atlas was designed specifically to meet the needs of European NATO nations, as well as the requirements of international air forces
Australia Targets Becoming World's Top 10 Defence Exporters
Australias government announced on Monday that it will reportedly unveil an ambitious plan to become one of the world's 10 largest arms exporters. As part of the plan, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will announce a $3
Iraq Takes Delivery Of Six KAI T-50 Light Attack Fighters
Iraqi Air force has taken deliveries of at least six light attack fighters based on the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50 supersonic trainer, Alert5 reports citing photos published on the air forces social media accounts
Indian Navy’s Oldest Training Institute INS Valsura Sets Up Medium Voltage Lab...
Siemens India established Medium Voltage Lab at INS Valsura, the Indian Navys oldest training establishment, inaugurated by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lamba on January 24, the company announced today. The facility will be used for training personnel on the nuances of medium voltage power generation, protection and distribution, the press release said
IAF Issues Tender For Six Mid-air Refuelers For Third Time
The Indian Air Force has issued tender for purchase at least six midair refuelers that could cost over $2 billion, after two failed attempts to induct new tankers. This will be the third tender for tankers in the last 10 years, with the previous two failing to end up as contracts due to price complications
ASEAN Member States Seeking India’s Akash and BrahMos Missiles
ASEAN Nations are looking to purchase certain weapon systems from India, including Indias indigenously built Akash surface to air missile (SAM) and BrahMos cruise missile. When the 10 Asean leaders meet for the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in New Delhi on Thursday, sources told
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...