Italy Joins UK’s Tempest Program
Italy has agreed to partner with UK defense firms to work on the Tempest, the UK-initiated next-generation combat air system. “UK defense companies (BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, Rolls Royce and MBDA UK), together with key Italian Industry players (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italy) announced their intent to partner...
North American Security Requirements Force Eurofighter to Back down from Canadian Contract
Aircraft enhancements required to comply with North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has forced Eurofighter to opt out of the Canadian fighter jet replacement tender. In July 2019, the country invited four companies- Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Saab and Airbus, to submit bids to supply 88 combat aircraft for an estimated $14
China Showcases 7 J-20 Stealth Jets; Claims Regional Aerial Superiority
A couple of weeks after the US approved sale of 66 F-16 jets to Taiwan, Chinas Peoples Liberation Army- Air Force (PLA-AF) showed off a formation of seven J-20 stealth fighters in an official video. State television showed a video released by the PLA-AF showing seven planes taking off and flying...
Two Su-57s Flown to Hmeymim, Syria, as Russia Upgrades Infrastructure at Air...
As Russia upgrades infrastructure at its Hmeymim air base in Syria, prototypes of two Sukhoi Su-57 stealth-capable fighters have been sent, presumably to show off Russia's weaponry. This is the “first demonstration of the latest Russian combat aircraft under real war conditions," reports Krasnaya Zvezda
Israel to Modernise Ukrainian MiG-29 Jets for $440M
Eleven of Ukraines MiG-29 fighters could be armed with advanced weapons along with receiving new capabilities owing to Israels offer of modernising the Russian-origin aircraft at a total cost of $440 million, according to a
Taiwan's $8B F-16Vs Said To Be Of 'Downgraded Standards,' Govt Rejects Claim...
Taiwan's newly ordered $8 billion-worth 66 F-16V fighters are of downgraded standards and may not include ammunition and other accessories, Taiwanese media have claimed. The island nation has agreed to pay about $110-120 million per jet, way less than net price of "weaponised" Bulgarian F-16
IAF Pilots Fly Mikoyan MiG-35 Fighter at Russia's MAKS 2019
Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots flew twin-seat version of Mikoyan MiG-35D fighter at MAKS-2019 air show, being at Zhukovsky airport near Moscow, on Thursday. "The Indian delegation were shown MiG-35 & Su-57 aircraft
Low Flying Su-57 Stealth Jet creates Sensation at MAKS 2019
A rooftop-kissing Su-57 stealth fighter jet of Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) created a sensation during the late afternoon hours of August 29 when it flew close to buildings at the venue of the MAKS air show in Zhukovsky near Moscow. Coming into land after a spectacular flying demonstration, the jet, one of three prototypes flying at the event, took a turn towards the offices of leading aerospace firms which are placed parallel to the runway and flew close to rooftop level near the UAC chalet
India in Talks With Russia for Additional 21 MiG-29s, 12 Su-30s
India is negotiating with Russia over the purchase of additional 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30 jets, Indian media have reported. “A proposal in this regard by the Indian Air force (IAF) is likely to be taken up before a high-level meeting of the Defence Ministry in the next few weeks,” government sources said
Putin Shows Su-57 to Erdogan, Sets off Speculation of Turkey Seeking F-35...
Russian President Vladimir Putin showed Turkish President Erdogan the cockpit of the Su-57 stealth fighter jet setting off speculation that Ankara was looking at an alternative to the F-35 should the United States completely cut off Turkey from the program. After both presidents addressed a gathering at the MAKS-2019 show in Zhukovsky near Moscow , Putin invited Erdogan to see Russias newest fighter jet whose export version, the Su-57E officially made its public debut today
MiG-35 Shows Off New AESA Radar at MAKS 2019
Mikoyan MiG-35 fighters new AESA radar was unveiled at MAKS 2019 international air show today morning in Moscow. The 4++ generation jet was previously equipped with Zhuk-M radar with a mechanically steered antenna
India May Buy 83 Tejas Fighters for $3 Billion
The Indian Ministry of Defense is negotiating with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to place an order for 83 Tejas fighter jets for an estimated price to be around $3 billion (INR 22,000 crore), down from HAL-quoted price of $5 billion (INR 37,350 crore). "HAL quoted INR 450 crore per aircraft as the basic price
U.S. Sanctions Houthi-Linked Financial Network Over Russian Arms, Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
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...