Ukraine Blocks Illegal Transport of $980,000 Worth Aircraft Engine, Mi-8 Spare Parts...
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said it blocked the illegal transport of stolen aircraft components including engines one of which costs $980,000, to Russia. Police detained the suspects while trying to sell a military aircraft engine valued $980,000
French Nuclear Submarine ‘Suffren’ Fires MdCN Cruise Missile
The French Navys first nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Suffren test-fired a long-range, stand-off cruise missile, MdCN (Missile De Croisière Naval – naval cruise missile), today. “The Suffren has just successfully fired a naval cruise missile (MdCN) test
Boeing Picks Queensland as Loyal Wingman Drone Production Facility
Boeing said today that Australias Queensland will be the production centre of the Loyal Wingman drones. The 38-foot (11
Israel Completes First Delivery of Iron Dome Batteries to US Military
The United States has taken delivery of the first Israeli Iron Dome Defense System battery today. “Today the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Ministry of Defense, delivered the first of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries to the U
French Police: Paris ‘Explosion’ Was a Fighter Jet Sonic Boom
The deafening sound that was heard across Paris today noon was caused by a sonic boom as a military jet broke the speed of sound. “A very loud noise was heard in Paris and in the Paris region
PLA Drills Rehearsal for Taiwan Takeover: Chinese Experts
Chinese military experts have said that recent “real-combat drills” conducted by the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in the Taiwan Straits are a rehearsal for Taiwan annexation. Analysts told
Chinese Warplanes Cross Taiwan Strait Median Line
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) fighters and bombers crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what is seen as a repeated violation by Taiwan. “PLA crossed the median line of the Taiwan Straits again today, severely violating our sovereignty and destabilise regional peace
Russian Helicopters Unveils Ansat Variant with 750km Range, Upgraded Avionics
A new variant of Ansat rotorcraft built by Russian Helicopters will come with latest avionics; besides an enlarged main tank and internal fuel tanks, which would increase the range of the helicopter by over 275km. The company unveiled the new variant of the Ansat at the HeliRussia-2020 Exhibition Tuesday
Greece to Order 18 French Rafales, Upgrade Mirage Jets
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the country will acquire 18 Rafale fighter jets from France besides other major military equipment as friction with Turkey mounts. Greece ordered 40 Mirage F1 from Dassault Aviation in 1974, then 40 Mirage 2000 in 1985 and finally 15 Mirage 2000-5 in the year 2000
China to Launch Third Aircraft Carrier in 2020
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which is the worlds largest Navy, is all set to get bigger with the launch its third aircraft carrier likely to take place this year. A report by Chinas Ordnance Industry Science Technology, a Xian-based defense magazine, on Friday, stated that construction of the warship was running "smoothly" and it could be launched by the end of 2020, or latest by early 2021
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Completes Second Flight Test from TCG Anadolu
Turkey Reduces F-16 Procurement Cost to $6-7B from $23B, TAI to Modernize...
Ukraine Targets Russian FSB Intelligence Agency in Kursk with French-made AASM Hammer...
Pakistan Plans 4.5 Gen Upgrade for JF-17 Fighter with New PFX Version
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...