USAF F-22 Raptors Deployed to Saudi Air Base
The US Air Force F-22 Raptor seen flying in a Saudi Arabian air base in a video released on Tuesday indicates its deployment of the plane in the airfield. In the US Air Forces Command Central video, the stealth plane can be spotted making a low pass over Saudi Arabia's Prince...
Russia Seeks Customers for 6 Upgraded, Former Indian Air Force Su-30 Fighters
Following the sale of 12 upgraded former Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30K jets to Angola, Moscow has expressed interest in selling six of the remaining Sukhois ahead of Russia-Africa summit. India bought 40 Su-30 planes in 1996
EuroDASS Launches “Praetorian Evolution” Defensive Aids Sub System
EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, Elettronica, Indra and Hensoldt), which provides the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has launched its concept for the future of DASS, called “Praetorian Evolution.” The launch took place at the EuroDASS Future Capability user conference, which was attended by senior military and industry...
India's Tejas Mk2 in Final Trials
Trials of India's upgraded Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the Tejas Mk 2, are now reportedly in the final stages. Tests of the Tejas are being conducted in Pokhran field firing range
Taiwan to Upgrade 142 F-16s for $4.56B by 2023
Taiwans $4.56 billion project to upgrade its fleet of 142 F-16 fighters seems to be back on track with the countrys defense minister announcing completion of the refitting program within four years, previously hit by delays
China’s J-20 Fighter May Have Entered Mass Production with Increased Deployment
China's J-20 stealth fighter jet may have entered mass-production following its induction into an “ace unit” of the People's Liberation Army - Air Force (PLA-AF). With the J-20 fighter jets, the ace unit, which enjoys the honor of shooting down or damaging 59 enemy aircraft, will be able to better perform their duties of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, Global Times quoted Shen Jinke, the spokesperson for the PLA –AF as saying Sunday
Pak’s Indigenous Fifth Gen Fighter Completes Initial Conceptual Design Phase
Pakistans “Project Azm” whose centrepiece involves development of its own fifth generation fighter has accelerated, with first of the four “conceptual design phase” cycles being concluded. “First cycle of conceptual design phase has been completed
South Korea to Buy 20 More F-35 jets for $3.3B
South Korea is planning to add 20 more F-35 jets to its fleet of fighter planes with a $3.3 billion purchase, the countrys arms procurement agency has announced
Taiwan Seeks Maintenance Hub for US Military Equipment
Taiwan has sought depot-level maintenance facilities for US military equipment such as the M1A2T Abrams tanks and F-16V jets not only for itself but to also make it a regional support base for US weapons. “US businesses could take a step further in working with Taiwanese companies by building depot-level maintenance capacity in Taiwan
Netherlands to buy 9 Additional F-35 fighters for $1.1B
Netherlands on Tuesday announced its plan to procure 9 additional F-35 fighters from the United States for an estimated €1 billion ($1.1 billion)
India Receives First Rafale Fighter
India received its first Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter on October 8, which is the 87th Indian Air Force Day. Rajnath Singh, Defense Minister of India, formally
Indian Sukhois to get Advanced Avionics, Radars & Weapons
The Indian Air Force's (IAF's) fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets could soon be upgraded with advanced avionics, radar and weapons with negotiations on the project with Russia currently underway. "India has plans to upgrade the Sukhoi-30MKI with modern radar and weapons capabilities, and also enhance features that tackle obsolescence management and electronic warfare aspects," IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Bhadauria was quoted as saying by
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
Trump Tariffs Could Impact F-35 Global Supply Chain, Other Defense Projects
U.S. to Deploy Korea-based Patriot Missile Systems to Middle East
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...