South Korea, Poland Forge Mutual Recognition Pact for Military Airworthiness
South Korea and Poland have finalized a deal to establish a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification, as announced by Seoul's defense procurement agency on Tuesday. The bilateral agreement on airworthiness, a crucial measure for ensuring the safety of flight, was signed by representatives from Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration...
UAC Initiates Development of New MiG-UTS Trainer Aircraft for Pilot Training
In a move aimed at addressing concerns over the suitability and operational costs of current pilot training aircraft, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced the development of a new training complex featuring the single-engine MiG-UTS aircraft. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance the efficiency of pilot training...
New TA-50 Block 2 Trainer Jet Successfully Delivered to Republic of Korea...
South Korean state arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) delivered the first model of the new TA-50 Block 2 trainer jet to the Republic of Korea Air Force on Thursday. This delivery is part of a 1 trillion-won ($771
South Korea Inks Deal to Buy 20 Additional F-35A Fighters
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had signed a contract with the U.S
First Flight of Turkey's KAAN Fighter Jet Postponed Indefinitely
The National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN, Turkey's flagship defense project led by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has experienced a delay in its highly anticipated first flight, originally scheduled for 27 December. Confirmation of the postponement follows a series of ground tests and taxi tests, with the maiden flight now expected to...
Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
The final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export
Komeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
Two New F-15EXs Featuring New Capabilities Arrive at Eglin AFB
The pair of F-15EX combat jets that recently landed at the U.S
Czech Republic Advances Talks with Germany for Joint Tank Acquisition, Aircraft Purchase...
Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová has disclosed that her country is in the process of advancing negotiations with Germany for a joint acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks. Simultaneously, talks are nearing completion for the purchase of C-390 Millennium transport aircraft and F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
Saudi Defence Minister Views Rafale Demo As Riyadh Seeks 54 Aircraft
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz visited the French frigate “Chevalier Paul” in the Mediterranean Sea in southern France today where he witnessed an air defense exercise with the participation of a number of Rafale aircraft. Upon his arrival, His Highness was received by the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, Sébastien Lecornu, the Saudi Press Agency reported
F-35A Fighter's Right Panel Falls off while Flying over Okinawa, Japan
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet from the U.S
U.S. Navy Awards Raytheon $80M to Prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for Super...
The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon, an RTX Business, an $80 million contract to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. The award follows a down select process and positions ADVEW as a potential replacement for the existing AN/ALQ-214 integrated defensive electronic countermeasure and AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receiver
High-Ranking Russian Delegation in Algeria: Su-57 Deal Soon?
Ukrainian Drones Hit 54,000 Russian Targets in December 2024
Sweden Orders 44 New Leopard 2A8 Tanks, Upgrades to 66 Older 2A5s
Iran Unveils New Loitering Drone, Army to Receive 1,000 More UAVs Soon
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