Chinese J-20 Stealth Jet Spawns 2-seater Option, Indigenous Engine on 10th Anniversary
Chinese J-20 stealth fighter jet has revealed a twin-seater variant besides indigenous WS-10 engines to replace its Russian-origin power plant on its tenth anniversary that fell on January 11. The twin-seat variation of the J-20 could be used for electronic warfare, command of wingman drones or bombing, analysts were quoted as...
Russia to Arm MiG-31 Jets with Kh-47M Hypersonic Missiles
The Russian Navy has armed its MiG-31 fighters with Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. The 98th mixed regiment, part of the Northern Fleet on the Kola Peninsula; and the 317th Pacific Regiment in Kamchatkawil, will receive the new version of long-range MiG-31s with K index that will be armed with Kinzhal missiles,...
Lockheed Martin Wins $1.28B F-35 Sustainment Contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office awarded the Lockheed Martin industry team a $1.28 billion Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to support operations and sustainment of the global F-35 fleet through June 30, 2021
China Teases H-20 Stealth Bomber in PLA Recruitment Video
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) gave a sneak peek at the design of its new H-60 next-generation, long-range strategic stealth bomber in the services 2021 recruitment video released Tuesday. At the far end of the video, an unknown aircraft rendered in computer-generated imagery enters the stage
Chinese J-10C, J-11B Fighters Simulated Indian Rafale, Su-30 Jets in China-Pak Exercise...
China's J-10C and J-11B fighters simulated India's Rafale and Su-30 jets respectively in mock battles at the recently concluded Shaheen-9 China-Pakistan air exercises. China Central Television (CCTV) reported Saturday that the joint exercises started on December 7 in Pakistan and lasted about 20 days, with China sending warplanes including J-10C, J-11B fighter jets, KJ-500 early warning aircraft and Y-8 electronic warfare aircraft, and Pakistan warplane included the JF-17 and Mirage III fighter jets
Israel’s Elbit Systems Selected for $1.68B Greek Flight Training Program
Elbit Systems has been selected to establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force for $1.68 billion
Boeing to Convert Saudi F-15S Jets Into F-15SA Configuration
Boeing has won a contract valued $22 million for Saudi F-15S to F-15SA (Eagle Fighters) aircraft conversion support. This contract provides support for the conversion of the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15S into an F-15SA aircraft, which includes program management, reach-back support for the 48 continental United States and Washington, D
U.A.E. Orders 2 Saab Globaleye Systems Worth $1B
Saab has today received a $1 billion follow on contract with the United Arab Emirates regarding the sale of two GlobalEye advanced airborne surveillance system. The contract period is 2020-2025
Boeing Wins $189.3M for Repair and Support Work on F-15 Warning System
Boeing has nabbed a contract valued $189.3 million for repairs and support equipment of the F-15's Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS)
Russian Military to Double its Tu-160 Bomber Fleet by 2027
The Russian military plan to operate well over 32 Tu-160 bombers and its variants by 2027. In an interview with the defense ministrys
Pakistan Launches Local Production of JF-17 Block III Jets
Pakistan has launched local production of JF-17 Block III fighter aircraft, the most advanced variant of the JF-17 it developed along with China. “In-country production of JF-17 Block-3 formally launched by Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, PAF at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra today,” Pakistan Air Force announced on December 30
AeroVironment Unveils Software Enhancements for Puma UAS to Strengthen GPS-Denied Operations
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
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Poland Purchases FlyEye Recon UAVs, Plans $1.7B Order for K9 Howitzer Support...
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...