China-Russia Heavy Helicopter to Fly by 2032: Deal Signed at MAKS 2019
China and Russia have signed an agreement at the MAKS 2019, according to which, advanced heavy-lift helicopter to be jointly developed by the two countries will take to the skies by 2032. "The Chinese government will accelerate the progress for a project approval and finish it as soon as possible, so...
China Displays Laser Weapon at MAKS 2019
China has displayed a new weapon system featuring directional-emission high-energy laser to quickly intercept aerial targets, at the ongoing MAKS 2019 air show in Moscow. Developed by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, the LW-30 can intercept airborne targets such as photoelectric guidance equipment, drones, guided bombs and mortars
Export Version of Korsar UAV Unveiled at MAKS 2019
After the debut of the export versions of Su-57 and Il-112 aircraft at the MAKS 2019 airshow, the export version of Korsar reconnaissance drone has been unveiled at the event. Korsar high altitude reconnaissance drone system, capable of flying at high altitudes, in excess of 5000 meters, was
Russia to Upgrade Strategic Bombers
Moscow has launched a program to upgrade and modernise Tu-22, Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, Russian Minister of Trade and Industry Denis Manturov was quoted as saying by Lenta
Lockheed Wins $25M for Japan's F-35 Facility
Lockheed Martin has won a $25.25 million for Japan's F-35 regional maintenance repair and upgrade facility
Russian Firm To Cancel Boeing MAX Order, Demands $225M as Compensation
The order book of Boeing for MAX aircraft could shrink by 35 jets as Russia's Avia Capital Services is looking to cancel the order in addition to suing the US plane maker for $225 million compensation. The Moscow-based company has filed a lawsuit in the US claiming over $225 million from Boeing
MiG-35 Shows Off New AESA Radar at MAKS 2019
Mikoyan MiG-35 fighters new AESA radar was unveiled at MAKS 2019 international air show today morning in Moscow. The 4++ generation jet was previously equipped with Zhuk-M radar with a mechanically steered antenna
Turkey To Get Second Batch Of S-400s On Aug 27
Turkish Defense Minister on Monday announced that the country will receive second batch of Russian S-400 air defense systems on August 27. "The process of transporting and delivering the second battery of the S-400 to Turkey will begin tomorrow," Hulusi Akar, defense minister of Turkey, said in a live broadcast of NTV television channel
Russia’s MC-21 Airliner to Debut at MAKS-2019
Irkut Corporation will present MC-21-300 new generation passenger aircraft for the first time at Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2019. The aircraft participating the MAKS flying display is the FTV-1, which has performed maiden flight
Demo Flights of MiG-35, Su-30SM, YAK-130 for Prospective Customers during MAKS-2019
Russias state-run Rosoboronexport will demonstrate flights of MiG-35, Su-30SM, and YAK-130 aircraft apart from taking part in flying displays for its prospective customers at the MAKS-2019 international air show, Moscow. “The full-scale MiG-35, Su-35S, Su-34, Su-30SME, Yak-130, Yak-152 and Su-57 aircraft will be demonstrated to partners in the outdoor display area
India May Buy 83 Tejas Fighters for $3 Billion
The Indian Ministry of Defense is negotiating with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to place an order for 83 Tejas fighter jets for an estimated price to be around $3 billion (INR 22,000 crore), down from HAL-quoted price of $5 billion (INR 37,350 crore). "HAL quoted INR 450 crore per aircraft as the basic price
Brazilian C-130 Hercules Planes To Douse Amazon Fire
Two Brazilian C-130 Hercules military planes have been sent to the Amazon state of Rondonia to put out the massive fire raging in the worlds largest tropical rain forest from over two weeks. The warplanes have been sent to dump thousands of gallons of water on the burning forests
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...