Thailand Denies F-35, To Buy New Jets If Allowed Joint Development
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will not purchase the F-35 fighter jets owing to its new policy of buying defence hardware only if allowed participation in the software development programme. "We are implementing a 'purchase-and-develop' policy in our procurement plans, which we intend to begin enforcing in the next...
Project 20385 Lead Corvette Equipped with Kalibr Missiles To Be Inducted This
Project 20385 lead corvette Gremyashchiy, armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, will be commissioned into service with the Russian navy by the end of 2019. The corvette Gremyashchiy will become the first warship in the Pacific Fleet to carry Kalibr cruise missiles
Airbus To Invest $2.5Bn In Turkey Next Year
European firm Airbus is expected to invest around $2.5 billion in Turkey next year, Cahit Turhan, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister said at Kayseri airbase while a ceremony to kick-start retrofit agreement for A400M plane was being held
P&W Wins $5.7 Billion for 332 F-35 Engines
Pratt & Whitney has won a $5.7 billion contract for 332 F135 engines that powers the F-35 stealth jet
Russia Helping China Build Ballistic Missile Warning System
Moscow is aiding China build a system that comprises a network of ground-based radars and satellite arrays in earths orbit to detect ballistic missile launches, calculate trajectories of the projectiles and kick-start an apt response. "I dont think Ill open a huge secret here
Iran Unveils New Military Vehicles, Drone & Smart Robot
The Iranian military on Thursday received new, indigenously-developed military hardware including bullet-proof tactical vehicles, reconnaissance drone and smart robots. The new pieces of equipment were officially delivered to the relevant military forces during a ceremony held on October 3, Press TV
Bell Unveils New Chopper for US Army’s FARA Competition
Bell Textron Inc, on Wednesday,
Unique Flying Vehicle at Chinese Military Parade
China showcased a peculiar flying vehicle- the “Hunting Eagle" military gyrocopter, at the National Day parade on October 1 in Beijing. Developed by Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles company, the “weirdest” hardware on display at the event is smaller, cheaper and requires narrower space to land than a conventional helicopter
Belarus to get 4 of 12 Ordered Su-30SMs Next Month
Belarus is set to receive four of the 12 ordered Su-30SM fighter jets from Russia in November. “The contract, which was signed in 2017, has come into force
Safran's LUH Helicopter Engine Certification by Year-end
Safran expects certification of the Ardiden 1U turboshaft engine, for Indias HAL Light Utility helicopter (LUH) by the year end. The French engine manufacturer is also bullish about the Russian-Indian KA-226T helicopter projects progress, in which Safrans Arrius 2G1 engine has been selected as the preferred power source
New Dagger Shaped High-altitude Reconnaissance Drone Debuts at China’s National Day Parade...
At Chinas National Day parade on October 1, the countrys new dagger-shaped high-altitude reconnaissance drone, the WZ-8, was unveiled. It could likely be able to fly at a high-supersonic speed and have stealth capabilities, military analysts said
New GJ-11 Stealth Combat Drone with Flying Wing Design takes part in...
Chinas new Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth-capable combat drone having a flying wing design similar to United States B-2 strategic bomber, was showcased at the National Day parade on Tuesday. “Judging from the drone's aerodynamic design, the GJ-11 is likely to have outstanding stealth capabilities and flying qualities,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, was quoted as saying by Global Times
White House Seeks $7.3B for Columbia, Virginia Submarines
German Navy Completes Trials for Israel-developed BlueWhale Autonomous Submarine
Altay Tank Delivery to Turkish Military Set for 2025
Ukrainian ATACMS Attack Targets Russian S-400; Russia Developing Echeloned Defenses
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...