France Deploys Upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV in Africa's Sahel Region
The French Air Force has deployed two mid-life refurbished Mirage 2000D RMV aircraft in the N'Djamena BAP since the beginning of March 2023 reinforcing the air capabilities of the French forces in the African Sahel region. “The Mirage 2000D RMV is capable of simultaneously carrying up to 3 precision guided weapons,...
Foreign Pilots can Fly Ukrainian Warplanes
Ukrainian fighters can be flown by foreign pilots, military spokesman announced Thursday. Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has
European Defence Agency’s Airbus A330 Fleet Now Deployable Worldwide
The multinational fleet of Airbus A330 tanker and transport aircraft, which was developed with support from the European Defence Agency (EDA), has been cleared for operations worldwide. First proposed at a NATO summit in 2012, the initiative for a Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) was established by EDA along...
China Using J-20 Fighter to Create Attack Scenarios by F-35 Jets
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army is using its J-20 stealth fighters to practice ground attack scenarios by the American F-35 aircraft. The PLA apprehends that both ground and carrier based F-35 jets will be deployed by the Pentagon in any confrontation over the South China Sea (SCS)
BEL to Make Radar Warning Receiver for the Su-30MKI
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has agreed to produce homegrown DR-118 radar warning receivers for the Indian Air Forces (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft. The relevant contract was signed on March 24, the Air Force
Biden Orders Air Strikes in Syria after Drone Attack Injures Soldiers in...
The Pentagon conducted airstrikes in eastern Syria on Thursday in response to an alleged Iranian drone attack that killed a U.S
MiG-29, Rafale, F-35 and F-16 Jets Train Together in NATO Exercise
NATO air policing drills saw Polish MiG-29 and F-16 fighters, French Rafale jets and Dutch F-35 stealth jets simulating aircraft intercepts and conducting approach, handover and escort procedures. Polish MiG-29 and Netherlands F-35 jets took off from Malbork Air Base to fly integration training in Polish airspace
Russian Mi-28NE Helicopter Helped Swing War Against Rebels: Ugandan General
Introduction of the Russian-made Mi-28NE helicopter helped change the tide of war against rebel forces known as Lords Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda, according to a top Ugandan General. “There is no doubt that the introduction of the attack helicopters into the battlefield changed the tides of war in Northern Uganda against the LRA in favor of the Ugandan Peoples' Defense Forces (UPDF)
Ukraine Requests Finland’s F/A-18 Fighters
Ukraine has reportedly submitted a request to Finland for F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets. The Finnish newspaper
Turkish TF-X Aircraft Taxiing on GE F-110 Engine
Turkeys 4.5 generation National Combat Aircraft (TF-X) fighter jet prototype which was rolled out last week, has reportedly started its ground runs
Russian Forces Using Chinese-made DJI Drones for Target Acquisition
Russian forces are using commercially available drones made by Chinese company DJI for target acquisition in the Ukraine war. The Russian MoD on Wednesday released video footage of mortar shells firing at Ukrainian positions using DJI drone console hooked up to a mobile phone for target detection and correcting the angle of fire
South Korean KF-21 Fighter to be Mass-produced From 2024
South Korea's homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter will enter mass production from next year, officials from state arms procurement agency said Thursday. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) today briefed lawmakers during a session of the National Assembly's defense committee on the KF-21 development plan
France Deploys Upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV in Africa's Sahel Region
Foreign Pilots can Fly Ukrainian Warplanes
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Myanmar, Targets Jet Fuel Suppliers
European Defence Agency’s Airbus A330 Fleet Now Deployable Worldwide
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Major Tank Battles
The coming months could see major tank battles between Ukraine and Russia as Kyiv has received or is expected to...
How Russia’s Tornado-S MLRS is Outgunning & Outnumbering HIMARS in Ukraine
Russias "Tornado-S" Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) has a greater range, a highly accurate guidance system and is deployed in...
The Rise and Rise of South Korea’s Arms Exports
South Koreas defense exports more than doubled from $7 billion in 2021 to over $15 billion in 2022 so far,...
Is Superior Electronic Warfare Capability Giving Russia an Edge in Ukraine?
Russia has deployed a variety of electronic warfare (EW) systems in its war with Ukraine causing disruptions of communications between...
