Pak Army Mushshak Trainer Aircraft Crashes, 2 Killed
A Pakistan Army Mushshak trainer aircraft crashed near Gujrat on Monday morning, killing both pilots on board. “Pakistan Army training aircraft Mushshak on routine training mission crashed near Gujrat this morning,” the militarys media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a
Taiwanese Jets to get External Pods for Electronic Warfare Capability
Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Fighters (IDFs) could be equipped with a newly-developed external pod that will improve the jets' electronic warfare (EW) capability. The pods were designed by Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology to be armed on smaller fighter jets such as the Ching-Kuo (IDF) jets in service with the Taiwanese...
Lockheed Wins USAF’s $50M U-2 Modernization Deal
The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $50 million to upgrade avionics, computer systems and cockpit displays for their U-2 Dragon Lady ultra-high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The contract includes the following upgrades to the Dragon Lady: An updated avionics suite that modernizes the U-2s onboard systems to readily accept and use...
US Greenlights $675M F-35 Maintenance Services to South Korea
The US State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for follow-on support and services for its F-35 aircraft, engines, weapons and related equipment for an estimated cost of $675 million. The Republic of Korea had requested follow-on support and services for its F-35 aircraft, engines, and...
China Prepares 'Military Struggle' After US Passes Taiwan Supporting Law
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a drill with J-11 fighter jets, H-6 bombers and KJ-500 early warning aircraft on Friday, in its "military struggle" preparation against Taiwan. "The drills were a part of preparations for the potential military struggle against the island of Taiwan, and such drills have become...
Rafale Jet Flaw Prevented Unintended Pilot Ejection, Accident
An ejection seat flaw in the French Air Force (FAF) Rafale B jet prevented a certain accident when an improperly secured passenger inadvertently released the ejection lever. While the rear-seat passenger, a 64-year old contractor ejected and landed safely, the pilot brought the plane down with the canopy and rear-seat missing to the wind
Malian Air Force Super Tucano Crashes, 2 Dead
An Embraer Super Tucano light attack aircraft used by the Air Force of Africas Republic of Mali crashed on April 7, killing both onboard. “The Air Forces Super Tucano TZ04 crashed on Tuesday April 7 near Sévaré town, Mopti region,” Malian Air Force (Armée de l'air du Mali)
Boeing Contract Signals Preparatory Work for F-15 Delivery to Qatar
Boeing has been awarded a $68 million contract action for the Qatar F-15QA (Qatari Advanced) fighter aircraft program. This contract action supports Foreign Military Sales requirement for the Qatar Emiri Air Force
Su-57 Stealth Jet, 54 other Aircraft in Russian Victory Day Fly Past
Russia plans to showcase 55 aircraft including four Su-57 stealth jets and MiG-31 fighters carrying Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile, besides 20 helicopters during the Victory Day Parade fly past in the Red Square on May 9. "The aerial display of the parade will involve 75 aircraft in total: 55 planes and 20 helicopters
Lockheed Martin to Commence Manufacture of Eight F-16 Jets for Bulgaria
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $512,004,418 firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 Block 70 production for the Republic of Bulgaria. This contract value includes $4,185,516 of pre-priced options
Aselsan IFF System Installed on Turkish F-16 Jets
Turkish defense electronics firm, Aselsan has developed an identification of friend or foe (IFF) system for the Turkish Air Forces F-16 jets and other platforms. The Presidency of Defense Industries and Aselsan signed a contract in 2018 to meet the needs of air and navy commands, for the development of IFF Mode 5/S transponder (transmitter-responder), short-medium range interrogator, long-range interrogator, combined interrogator-transponder systems, and also for their mass production, and combination with other platforms
Belgium Joins F-35 Lightning II Program
The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin $23 million to integrate Belgium into the F-35 Lightning II program. “Lockheed Martin is awarded a $22
South Korea, Peru Sign Multiple MoU in Submarines, KF-21 Jet Parts...
DRDO Tests India’s First Long Range Hypersonic Missile
AeroVironment Unveils Software Enhancements for Puma UAS to Strengthen GPS-Denied Operations
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
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...