Malaysia Mulling Russia’s Trade-in Offer for Fighters
Malaysia is considering Russias offer of trading-in old, “problematic” Su-30MKM and MiG-29 jets for new Su-35, MiG-35 or Su-57 fighters under its fighter jet procurement program. “Even though we are not looking at purchasing new fighter jets, the Defence Ministry is still studying the offer from the Russian government,” Defence Minister...
Belarus Gets 2 More Su-30SM Fighters
Russia has delivered two more Su-30SM multi-role fighter jets to Belarus, days after the country received the first two aircraft on November 13. “Two more Su-30SM multirole fighters landed at the airfield of the Baranovichi air base on November 20
Russia’s Upgraded MiG-31BM jets to Enter Service by Year-end
Two MiG-31 fighter jets upgraded to the “BM” standard will be inducted into active services with the Russian forces by the end of the current year. The high-altitude fighter interceptors will enter service with the Central Military Districts fighter air regiment stationed in the Krasnoyarsk Region, Eastern Siberia, by the end...
Thailand Upgrades F5 TH Jets to Bring them on Par With Gripen...
The Royal Thai Air Force has upgraded two of its 30-40 year-old F5 TH aircraft which will being them on par with the Gripen 39 C/D fighters. The upgrades to two aircraft include German IRIS-T and Israeli Python 4 missiles, Italian radar and smart bombs and they can work just as...
US, Russia to Pitch Fifth-Gen Fighters at Dubai Airshow 2019
The United States and Russia may be looking at the upcoming Dubai Airshow as an opportunity to market their advanced, sixth-generation fighters with the US exhibiting its F-22 and F-35 jets, and Russia showcasing a scale model of the export version of the Su-57 at event. The airshow will mark the...
Belarus Receives Two Su-30SM Jets Today
Belarus has received first two of the total ordered 12 Su-30SM fighter jets today. "Under the defense procurement plan, Su-30SM multirole fighters will be delivered
Russian Knights Aerobatic Team Get 4 New Su-35S Jets
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) delivered four new highly-maneuverable Su-35S fighter jets to the Russian Knights aerobatic team on Wednesday. “Four new Sukhoi Su-35S super-maneuverable fighters joined the fleet of the ‘Russian Knights aerobatic team
F-35, F-22 Jets To Be Displayed at Dubai Airshow 2019
The Pentagon is set to display its advanced F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II fighters at the Dubai Airshow 2019, marking the F-35 jets first participation at an event in the Middle East. This opens up the possibility that the United States (US) is looking at the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other Arab countries in the region that do not have stealth fighters, as a potential market for its own jets
Japan Acquires Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 Jets
Japan has placed an order valued 450MNOK ($49.2 million) with Kongsberg for the supply for Joint Strike Missiles (JSMs) for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets
Indian Air Force to Buy 83 Tejas Jets by March 2020
The Indian Air Force (IAF) could seal the deal for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by the end of the current fiscal year. “The contract for 83 LCA Mark-1A will be signed this financial year,” a senior IAF official was quoted as saying by
New Hardware to Fix Bug in $400,000 F-35 Pilot Helmets
A solution to fix a bug in the
India’s HAL to Develop Prototype of Upgraded Su-30MKI Jet
Indias state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is poised to develop the prototype of upgraded Su-30MKI fighter featuring advanced radars, weapons and more, with assistance from Russia. In what could be the countrys largest upgrade program with all of Indias 272 Sukhois set to be modernised, sources told
Russia Relies on U.S., European, and Chinese Components for Gerbera Drones
France, U.K. Authorize Ukraine to Strike Russian Territory Using SCALP Missiles
Germany Receives First H145M Light Combat Helicopter from Airbus
Brazil’s Embraer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia to Boost Commercial Aviation
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...