Kazakhstan Air Force MiG-31 Crashes, Pilots Bail Out
A MiG-31 interceptor aircraft of the Kazakhstan Air Force crashed in the countrys Karaganda on April 16, the Defence Ministry said today. “The accident occurred south of the airfield in Karaganda
Russia Could Develop Light Fighter Jet to Complement Su-57
Russia has initiated a study on the feasibility of developing a new tactical aviation platform, that could complement the Su-57 as a light fifth generation fighter jet. “In particular, at the end of last year (2019), MiG RSK placed an order for the study ‘aerodynamic calculation of a light multi-functional front-line...
Dassault Aviation Resumes Training Flights for Indian Rafale Pilots
Dassault Aviation has resumed training flights for Indian pilots on the Rafale fighter jet, following disruption in recent weeks owing to the COVID-19 crisis in France. “At Merignac, the (conversion training center) activities started on Monday with a daily mission for two Indian Rafales, in order to meet our contractual...
Moroccan F-16 Jets to get Harpoon Block II Air Launched missiles
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Morocco of 10 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II Air Launched missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $62 million. Morocco intends to use the missiles on its F-16, multi-role fighter aircraft to enhance its capabilities...
First Flight of Qatari Boeing F-15QA Jet, USAF F-15EX Project to Follow...
Boeing completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter developed for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), which took off and landed from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis during its 90-minute mission today
Russia Working on New-Generation g-force Pilot Protection Gear
The Russian Ministry of Defense has begun developing a new-generation gear to protect pilots from dynamic, multidirectional g-forces while performing complex maneuvers. “The ministrys Research and Testing Center of Aviation and Space Medicine and Military Ergonomics is working on new pilot protective gear, which will involve modern materials and technologies," Igor Zhdanko, Doctor of Medical Science and senior researcher of the medical service, was quoted as saying by Krasnaya Zvezda on Monday
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 military, a military source was quoted as saying by Taipei Times on Sunday
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 new technology
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 weapons; publications and technical documentation; support equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return; test equipment; software delivery and support; pilot flight equipment; personnel training equipment; US Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program support, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Friday
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 regular and routine," Song Zhongping, a military expert, was quoted as saying by Global Times
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
Uruguay Orders Five A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft
Italian Army Orders Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defense System
Fincantieri Acquires Leonardo's Underwater Armaments & Systems Business
South Korea Begins Development of Long-range Air Defense Missile System
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