China-Pak Shorten JF-17 Production period to 15 days for Each Aircraft
Production rate of the JF-17 combat jet has been ramped up with China and Pakistan managing to reduce production period of each jet by 15 days. A report published by China Aviation News affiliated with state-owned AVIC company today stated: “Production line of the JF-17 has on average shortened the production...
China Kick-Starts Mass Production of J-20B Jets after Thrust Upgrades
Chinas J-20B stealth fighter has entered mass production after receiving thrust vector controls, and with better maneuverability, it has made its way to the list of fifth-generation fighter jets. “The moment was marked at a ceremonial unveiling of the modified J-20B jet on July 8
US Approves $23.11 billion Sale of 105 F-35 Jets to Japan
The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of 105 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $23.11 billion
RD-93MA Engine, to Power Pakistan JF-17 Block III Jets, Enters Thermal Chamber...
A new engine for the Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet, dubbed RD-93MA being developed by Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC)-Klimov has entered thermal chamber tests to confirm high-speed characteristics in simulated flight conditions. The RD-93MA has been specifically developed to power single engine light fighter jets
Saab Starts Gripen E/F Fighter Jet Production in Brazil
Saab Aeronáutica Montagens (SAM), Saab's first aero structures plant outside of Sweden for the new Gripen E/F fighter, marked the start of production today in Brazil. This site builds sections of Gripen, which will then be delivered to the final assembly facilities at the Embraer plant in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, Brazil and to Linköping, Sweden
Israel May Buy Jet Fuel, Diesel from United States for $990M
The United States has green-lighted Israels request to supply Jet Propellant 8 (JP-8) jet fuel to enable the country to maintain operational aircraft. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Israel of approximately 990 million gallons of Petroleum-based products for an estimated cost of $3 billion
Egypt May Buy Additional French Rafales, Satellite, Ship
Egypt is mulling over purchasing Rafale combat jets, missiles, and satellites from France and Russian. Owing to Egypt's interference in the eastern Mediterranean and in Libya, Cairo has entered into negotiations with France to acquire weapons to arm Mistral carriers, buy additional Gowind corvettes and Rafale jets, French-based LA Tribune newspaper reported July 6
Indian ASTRA BVR Missiles for Navy & IAF Fighters
Fighter jets of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be armed with Astra, the countrys first beyond visual range air-to-air missiles. “The induction of Astra Missiles having Beyond Visual Range capability will serve as a force multiplier and immensely add to the strike capability of the Navy and Air Force,” the Indian Ministry of Defense said in a
First Indian Purchase of New MiG-29s in 30 Years
The Indian Ministry of Defense on Thursday cleared a long-pending deal to acquire 21 MiG-29 fighters from Russia, making it the first deal for these jets in over three decades. The country will also buy 12 Su-30MKI jets from Moscow
Poland to Deploy 96 'Tarantula' Robots in New Unmanned Troop Units
U.K. Orders 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX Rifles for Royal Marines
Indonesia Eyeing Italy's Retired "Garibaldi" Aircraft Carrier, Harrier Jets
Germany May Refuse F-35 Purchase over ‘Emergency Switch;’ Consider Eurofighter Instead
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