Swiss Internal Report Flags F-35 Afterburner Issue
A department in the Swiss government tasked with defense procurements has flagged a problem with the F-35 jet - the engines afterburner causes overheating at the aircrafts rear. The Military Intelligence Service (SRM) reported what it calls a “serious” problem with the F-35B and F-35 jets, to the Swiss Federal Department...
Russia Commences Manufacture of Su-35 Jets for Egypt: Reports
Manufacture of Su-35 fighter jets for Egypt has commenced at the JSC Sukhoi factory in Komsomolsk sur Amour in the Russian Far East the first of which is scheduled for delivery at the end of this year. According to a report in Menadefence, an aircraft with serial number 0641 is currently...
After Turkey, Trump Hints at removing all Foreign Suppliers of F-35 Parts
US President Donald Trump appears to be gearing up to make F-35 jet production solely an American endeavour by striking more names off the list of foreign suppliers. “Its a great jet, and we make parts for this jet all over the world
Franco-German FCAS Sets Up Expert Commission For ‘Responsible Use’ of Technologies
For the first time in the aerospace industry, the French-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program has set up an Expert Commission on the responsible use of technologies while developing a networked fighter jet by 2040. A Future Combat Air System will use technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data...
Nigerian forces Receive 3 Upgraded L-39ZA Jets
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received three upgraded L-39ZA light ground-attack aircraft and is expected to get three more soon. “NAF Counter-terror operation: Aero Vodochody recently returned three L-39ZAs back into the air that are now doing a great job against Boko Haram
Turkey's F-35 Program Ouster: Manufacturers Found for 1005 Alternative Parts
The F-35 Lightning II Program has found new sources for 1,005 parts previously produced by Turkish suppliers since last July when Ankara was kicked out of the project over S-400 row. “The July 2019 suspension of Turkey from the F-35 program—due to security concerns after its acquisition of Russian defense equipment—is likely to compound production risks
Sierra Nevada to supply A-29 Super Tucano to US Air Force Special...
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) announced today it will deliver an additional A-29 Super Tucano for the Combat Aviation Advisor (CAA) mission of the U.S
Russia tests new Hypersonic Missile on Tu-22M3M Bomber
Russia has tested a new hypersonic missile designed to arm its modified Tu-22M3M strategic bomber aircraft. "Recently, a new hypersonic missile was tested on the Tu-22M3
Boeing Rolls Out FA-18 Block III Super Hornet- Same as Jet Offered...
Boeing has rolled out the first of two Block III F/A-18F Super Hornet jets for the US Navy, a video of the same was released on the official Boeing Twitter account Friday. The US Navy will use these jets for various flight tests and to explore new concepts of operation ahead of the delivery of jets with the complete Block III package, which is set to begin later this year
First Crash of Indian MiG-29UPG Jet, Pilot Safe
A MiG-29 UPG fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Jalandhar airbase in Punjab state on Friday morning, making it the first ever accident involving the India-upgraded jet. “On 08 May 20, at 1045h, one MiG-29 aircraft airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar met with an accident,” the Indian Ministry of Defense said in a
Chemring Australia Wins $107.5M for F-35 Countermeasure Flares
The United States Navy has awarded Chemring $107.5 million contract to supply countermeasure flares for Australian, US and international F-35 operators
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...
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...