Ecuador to Invest $56.8M to Reactivate Super Tucano Fleet
Ecuador has reportedly announced a $56.8 million investment to recover most of their A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from storage
Hungary to Soon Receive Czech-made L-39NG Aircraft?
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody recently announced the shipment of L-39NG aircraft and a ground simulation training system to an undisclosed customer, likely Hungary. Aero Vodochody completed a logistical operation involving the loading of 22 trucks with L-39NG aircraft and related equipment for its customer
Rafale Acquisition will Not Affect Serbia's Neutrality: Serbian MoD
Serbia has asserted that its potential acquisition of Rafale fighter jets from France will not affect its neutrality. In response to opinions expressed by certain sections in the country, the Serbian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has stated that the introduction of the Rafale into the Serbian Air Force and Air Defences...
India's HAL Set to Manufacture 97 Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jets
The Indian Defence Ministry has released a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 97 indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets valued at over INR 65,000 crore ($780 million). This was first reported by
New Batch of Su-35 Jets Handed over to Russian Air Force; Engine...
A new batch of Su-35 fighter jets, the first for 2024, was handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), according to a press release from its parent company, Rostec. Significantly, Rostec has hinted at an engine upgrade for the Su-57
Turkish Aselsan Develops Helmet Mounted Display for F-16 Aircraft
Flight tests have begun for the TULGAR Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS), developed by ASELSAN, on the F-16 platform. This was first reported by Turkish publication
Regenerated B-1B "Lancelot" to Return to Service with U.S.A.F. Bomber Fleet...
A decommissioned B-1B Lancer aircraft, named "Lancelot," retrieved from 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, is at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma where it will undergo regeneration before rejoining the Air Force's Strategic Bomber Fleet. The decision to bring back "Lancelot" was made by the Strategic Plans and Programs office at Headquarters Air Force to support the Air Force Materiel Command's mission of delivering war-winning capabilities
UAC Delivers 2024’s First Batch of Upgraded Su-34 Bombers to Russian Aerospace...
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has delivered this years first batch of Su-34 bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces which have upgraded weapons control system to drop guided bombs as well as Kinzhal hyperosonic missiles. The aircraft were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant of UAC
Saab to Equip Swedish Gripen C/D Fighters with LITENING 5 Targeting Pods
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has asked Saab to equip its Gripen C/D jets with LITENING 5 target designator pods. The order is valued at SEK 390 million (nearly $37 million)
Taiwan's F-16 Fighters Slightly Damaged in Earthquake
Taiwan's Air Force has confirmed that six of its F-16 Block 72 fighter jets stationed at Hualien Air Force Base sustained minor damages during the massive earthquake that struck the island nation on April 3. The earthquake, measuring 7
U.S. F-16s to be Modified for Autonomous Flight
The initial trio of F-16 Fighting Falcons for the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM-AFT) program have landed at the U.S
South Korea Seeks Bids for $2.26B AWACS Aircraft Procurement
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has sought bids from international companies to supply Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
Netherlands Selects Oshkosh DXPV Patrol Vehicles for Marine Corps Use
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...
