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Russian Su-57 Shown in Livery of WWII Era La-7 Combat Aircraft

May 9, 2024 @ 05:15 AM

Russia's Rostec has shown the Su-57 stealth fighter in the livery of the WWII era combat aircraft, the La-7, that has the distinction of shooting down Nazi Germany's first jet fighter, the Me-262. On Victory Day, Rostec unveiled this historical livery, paying tribute to the legendary Soviet fighter pilot Ivan Kozhedub...

Singaporean F-16 Fighter Crashes During Take-off, Pilot Hurt

May 8, 2024 @ 11:18 AM

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday afternoon shortly after take-off, with the pilot successfully ejecting and escaping serious injury. The incident occurred at approximately 12:35 PM local time when the F-16 encountered an issue during take-off, prompting the pilot to initiate...

Indonesia Awaits "Accommodating" Conditions to Resume Su-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Russia

May 8, 2024 @ 11:06 AM

Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares has clarified that Indonesia has not terminated its contract to purchase Su-35 fighter jets from Russia but has merely put the deal on hold. Speaking to

China’s AG600 Amphibious Craft Clears Water-Rescue Verification

May 7, 2024 @ 12:06 PM

China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft has completed the initial verification of its water-rescue capabilities, according to Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). An AG600 tech-demonstrator in late April carried out the water-rescue verification at the reservoir of the amphibian Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen in Central China's Hubei province

German Consortium Wins Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study

May 6, 2024 @ 01:30 PM

The German MAWS GbR, a consortium consisting of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, was awarded a contract on April 25, for the second national supplementary study related to the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) project

Indonesia Proposes Paying One-Third of Agreed Amount for KF-21 Jet Project with...

May 6, 2024 @ 06:07 AM

Indonesia has proposed slashing its contribution to the KF-21 joint fighter jet development project with South Korea to roughly one-third of the original amount. This is according to the

Boeing Advances Manned-Unmanned Teaming Software for U.S. Navy with F/A-18, MQ-25 Integration...

May 3, 2024 @ 09:31 AM

Boeing has advanced its manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) technology through recent testing involving a digital F/A-18 Super Hornet and MQ-25 Stingray. The testing demonstrates the maturation of software intended for future use by the U

Northrop Grumman Wins $7B for B-2 Modernization

May 3, 2024 @ 05:02 AM

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract worth up to $7 billion for the modernization and sustainment of the B-2 Spirit Stealth bomber fleet. The contract, announced today, aims to enhance and maintain the capabilities of the B-2 bomber, a critical component of the United States' strategic defense arsenal

P&W Secures $65.8M Contract for Saudi F-15 Jet Engine Support

April 29, 2024 @ 06:53 AM

Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $65.8 million contract to provide support for Saudi Arabia's F-15 fighter jet engines under the management of the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC)

Kazakhstan Sold 81 Soviet Era Fighter Jets to U.S. for Possible Transfer...

April 27, 2024 @ 09:31 AM

Kazakhstan has reportedly sold 81 Soviet era military aircraft, including MiG-27, MiG-29, and Su-24, to the United States via offshore entities. The equipment is in a junk state and cannot be used for its intended purpose in its current form

Boeing to Use GKN Aerospace's St. Louis Facility for F/A-18, F-15 Programs...

April 27, 2024 @ 06:33 AM

Boeing has finalized a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to sustain the production of critical components for the U

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