Indonesia to Procure Additional Rafale Jets, Frigates & Scorpene Submarines
Indonesia and France today signed a letter of intent for the former to procure additional units of Rafale Jets, Light Frigates and Scorpene Submarines besides CAESAR artillery guns and ammunition. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Indonesian counterpart were present at the signing ceremony in Jakarta today
India Approves Fifth-Gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft Project
Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership and will shortly issue an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the AMCA Development Phase
Korea’s KF-21 Market Could Shrink as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia & Malaysia Gravitate...
South Koreas KF-21 fighter project is at risk of losing Indonesia, its 20% partner in the venture, besides potential customers -Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, all of which have evinced interest in joining the Turkish KAAN Jet in recent months. At the LIMA show in Malaysia last week, Korea Aerospace Industries(KAI)...
China Hard-sells J-10CE Aircraft At LIMA 2025 Following “Real Combat Experience”
At the ongoing Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Malaysia, the J-10CE fighter jet attracted attention from international visitors to the Chinese booth following its “remarkable debut in real combat,”
Russian Su-34 in Desert Camouflage — First Sale to Iran or Algeria?
The appearance of a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in an unfamiliar desert camouflage pattern has triggered speculation that the aircraft may be destined for export, possibly to Algeria or Iran. The aircraft was spotted in a distinctive brown and yellow color scheme not previously seen in Russian Aerospace Forces inventory, prompting...
Korean KF-21 Fighter jet's First Production Model Enters Final Assembly
The KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially entered its final assembly phase, the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today. According to DAPA, this phase involves integrating all external and internal components of the aircraft, followed by a series of performance evaluations and testing before the jet proceeds to flight trials
Russian Su-57E, Su-35S Eye S.Asian Fighter Market at Malaysia's LIMA Show...
Russia is set to promote its Su-57E and Su-35S fighter jets to Southeast Asian buyers at Malaysias LIMA 2025 exhibition, aiming to expand its presence in the regional defense market. The spotlight of Rosoboronexports participation will be the Su-57E, the export version of Russias fifth-generation multirole fighter
China’s J-35A Stealth Jet Created to Neutralize Hostile Stealth Aircraft
China's newest stealth fighter, the J-35A, will lead the country's air defense network in a "coordinator" role to take on hostile stealth aircraft. The J-35A was created to act as the backbone of the Chinese Air Force's efforts to neutralize high-level threats, especially hostile stealth aircraft, Wang Yongqing, the J-35A's chief designer at Aviation Industry Corp of China's Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute,
Bangladesh to Extend Service Life of MiG-29 with Engine Repair, Aircraft Upgrade
Bangladesh is set to sign a deal worth around $30.6 million with Russian firm JSC NAPC for engine life extension of the MiG-29 aircraft besides upgrading the airframe of half the MiG-29 fleet of 8 aircraft
MiG-35 Jets Deployed Around Moscow to Shoot Down Ukrainian Drones
For the first time since the start of Russias military operation in Ukraine, MiG-35 fighter jets have been deployed to protect Moscow from Ukrainian drone attacks. Both MiG-29 and MiG-35 aircraft had not been involved in direct combat operations until now,
Turkey to Receive Hava SOJ Air Electronic Warfare Aircraft In 2026
Turkey will receive the Hava SOJ Air Electronic Warfare Aircraft in 2026, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ)
China Harnesses "Deepseek" AI Platform to Design Fighter Planes
China is harnessing its DeepSeek artificial intelligence platform to accelerate the design and development of modern military aircraft, according to the
Saab GlobalEye Vs. Boeing E-7 In Canada's AWACS Procurement Plan
Korean P-3CK Maritime Patrol Aircraft Crashes; 2 Crew Dead, 2 Missing
Japanese Police Detect Chinese Toy Pistols That Can Fire Live Rounds
Israel Used Compact Laser Air Defense System During War with Hezbollah in...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
