Construction of PAK DA Strategic Bomber Prototype Begins in Russia
Russia has begun construction of the first PAK-DA prototype, the all-new long range strategic bomber of the Russian Aerospace Forces, since the cold-war. “Russia has commenced construction of its first strategic stealth bomber within the Perspective Aviation Complex for Long-Range Aviation (PAK DA) program,” a source in the industry was quoted...
Indian Air Force Squadron With LCA Tejas To Be Operational On May
The Indian Air Forces No.18 Squadron, ‘Flying Bullets with Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will be operationalized on May 27 at Sulur near Coimbatore city
Spanish Indra to lead CROWN Project to give European Jets Control of...
Indra has announced it will lead the European CROWN R&D project that will equip European fighters and aircraft with capabilities which combine radar, communications and electronic defence to dominate radioelectric space and operate at an advantage over the enemy. The company will coordinate the work of a consortium formed by Thales,...
Angola Receives Chinese Hongdu K-8 Jets
The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has reportedly received an unknown number of Hongdu K-8 (Karakorum-8) trainer/light attack aircraft from China. “The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has now taken delivery of six Hongdu K-8W Karakorums
MiG-29, Su-24 Jets Transferred from Syrian Air Base to Haftar’s Army
Six MiG-29 and a pair of Su-24 fighters from Syrias Khmeimim Air Base have been redeployed to serve militia led by rebel commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya. “At least six MiG-29 and Su-24 fighter jets have been deployed from Syrias Khmeimim air base to Libya
Rafael to Provide Litening 5, RecceLite Electro-Optical Pods to Mystery Customer
Israeli firm Rafael has won a contract to supply 5th generation Litening and RecceLite airborne electro-optical systems to a mystery customer. The Litening 5 multi-spectral airborne targeting pod delivers real-time, forward-looking infrared (FLIR+SWIR) and day HD color camera imagery
Saab to Support Swedish SK60 Trainers
The Swedish Armed Forces have contracted Saab to support their fleet of SK60 aircraft used for pilot training. “Saab has extended its support and maintenance agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces regarding the SK60 trainer aircraft, which is used for pilot training,” the company said in a statement Wednesday
USAF F-35A Fighter Jet Crashes in Florida, Pilot Ejects
A US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter that was flying out of Eglin AFB, Florida has crashed with the pilot ejecting safely. The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm local time when the F-35A was on a night training mission
Lockheed Martin Reduces F-35 Jet Workflow as Production Slows
Lockheed Martin (LM) has announced an alternate work schedule for F-35 production line employees in Fort Worth to meet a slower workflow resulting from supplier delays. LM and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreed to a new schedule starting May 23 which will divide each shift into three groups
Lockheed Clinches $485M FMS Contract for Sniper ATPs, ISRT and LANTIRN Pods
Lockheed Martin has won a $485 million contract to build Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), Infrared Search and Track (IRST); and LANTIRN navigation pods for the US military and its allies. “Lockheed Martin Corp
One Dead After Canadian Aerobatic Jet Crash
A CT-114 Tutor aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)s aerobatic team crashed on Sunday, killing one crew member and injuring another. “One member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was killed on Sunday May 17, 2020 and one other member injured in an accident involving a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CT-114 Tutor aircraft in the vicinity of Kamloops, British Columbia,” the Canadian Department of National Defense said in a statement
PAE Aviation to Wins USAF Deal to Repair & Modify F-15, F-16
The US Air Force has awarded PAE Aviation $158 million to repair, maintain and modify F-15, F-16, UH1N, C-130 and other aircraft. “This contract provides for support for repair, maintenance and modification of F-15, F-16, UH1N, C-130 and other required aircraft, including maintaining support equipment and providing crash recovery services,” the Pentagon said in a statement Friday
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...