UK MoD Awards BAE Systems £250M for Tempest Jet Development
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) today awarded BAE Systems approximately £250 million ($348.77million) to progress the design and development of Tempest, the UKs Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
Who is the Mystery Launch Customer of Russia’s Upcoming ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet?...
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced assembling the first prototype of the new Light Strike Fighter (LTS) code-named ‘Checkmate, at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft plant (KAANZ) just a week after the official unveiling of a full-size mock-up of the aircraft at the MAKS 2021 event,
Two-seat Variant of Su-57 to be Built to Control Okhotnik Drones: Report
Russia is reportedly developing a two-seat variant of its Su-57 fighter for better control over a swarm of heavy Okhotnik drones. "In order to control advanced Okhotnik drones, a two-seat command variant of Su-57 will be created
Lockheed Martin Wins $62M to Supply Parachute Systems for F-35 Jets
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth $62 million to supply Parachute and drag chute systems meant to go on the F-35 lighting II fighter jets. The company also won an additional $37 million contract
Saab Delivers T-7A Aft for Flight Test Program
Saab said on Monday it shipped the second aft airframe section, which is for use in the T-7A Red Hawk flight test program. The production and shipment of this aft airframe section is the latest milestone in Saabs contribution to the design and development of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer for...
Russia Initiates Fifth-Gen Carrier Based VTOL Aircraft Project
Russias MiG Corporation has initiated work on a fifth-gen carrier Based Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. "Now (the project) is in a stage of computer modeling, the first prototypes of the machine are planned to be released in the next few years,"
Rostec’s KRET to Provide Avionics for Russia’s ‘Checkmate’ Jet
Russias Radio-Electronic Technologies Group (KRET), part of state-owned Rostec, will provide latest avionics suite for the countrys newest fighter, “Checkmate.” The latest onboard avionics suite developed by the Ramenki Instrument-Making Design Bureau (part of KRET) includes an advanced large-format head-up display, a panoramic airborne display, and a multi-functional display panel
New Sukhoi ‘Checkmate’ Jet May not get Su-75 designation
The New Russian Light Strike Fighter (LTS- Russian acronym) ‘Checkmate that broke cover at MAKS 2021 many not get the Su-75 designation going by the ‘75 number displayed on the model or prototype displayed at the unveiling. Speculation is rife in the Western media that the unconventionally named ‘Checkmate is actually the Su-75
Nigeria Receives its First Batch of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
The Nigerian Air force (NAF) welcomed the first batch of A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft at Kano state on Thursday. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information confirmed the arrival of the fighter aircraft in a statement
New Russian Stealth Jet Could 'Checkmate' Chinese FC-31 in International Market: Chinese...
Russias new prototype fifth-generation fighter jet, project name “Checkmate” unveiled in the recently held MAKS-2021 may prove as hurdle in the market performance of the Chinese stealth fighter jet, the FC-31, on the international arms market. Russian firm Sukhoi developed the new fighter under the LTS program, a Russian acronym for the Light Tactical Aircraft
MiG Shows Model of Single-engine Light Fighter, Possible MiG-21 Replacement
After Sukhois LTS ‘Checkmate stealth fighter unveiling, MiG Design Bureau showed the model of a light single-engine jet at the MAKS 2021 air show which could be a possible replacement for the venerable MiG-21. The scale model has similarities to the Yak-130 combat- trainer, an aircraft known for its aerodynamic characteristics and unlike the MiG-21, a single engine aircraft built for speed
RAF Typhoons to Help Defend Polish Air Space Following Russian Drone Incursion
AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Achieves Longest Range in U.S.A.F. Test From F-22...
China's New Z-20T Assault Helicopter to Make First Flight at Helicopter Expo...
Qatar Abandons Gaza Mediation Over Israeli Bombing
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...