Kongsberg Wins $65M to Upgrade F-16 Jets for Romania
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has extended and expanded its contract with Kongsberg to overhaul and make ready for sale a total of 32 F-16 combat aircraft. The agreement also includes technical assistance and support for the training of Romanian technical personnel
Turkey’s Hurjet Makes First Flight with Landing Gear Closed
Turkeys Hürjet trainer and light attack aircraft made its first flight with landing gear closed. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) aims to produce two Hürjet aircraft each month after 2025
Turkish Unmanned Fighter, Kızılelma Completes Flight Tests, Serial Production in 2024
Turkey first indigenous unmanned fighter Bayraktar Kızılelma has cleared all tests and is progressing towards serial production, with plans to commence in 2024. The Kızılelma rolled off Baykar Technologys production line in November 2022
Argentina Evaluates India’s TEJAS Fighter Offer
A team from Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are in Argentina as part of the countrys evaluation of the Tejas light combat aircraft. The team reached Argentina on June 5 and will be there until June 9
Turkey's Aselsan Developing Anti-missile Countermeasures for KAAN Fighter
Turkeys Aselsan is developing a Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System for its upcoming KAAN fighter jet against infrared guided missiles. With the completion of YILDIRIM-300, KAAN will become the second 5th generation fighter aircraft in the world, after the Su-57, with DIRCM at the final stage, according to
First FA-50 Light Fighter for Poland Rolled Out in Korea Aerospace Facility
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) rolled out first of 48 FA-50GF Fighting Eagle jets built for Poland on June 7 at its factory in South Koreas Sacheon. Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak took part in the official roll-out ceremony
Ukraine to Deploy F-16s Later This Year; No Clarity on How it...
Ukraine will be able to deploy F-16 jets by autumn or winter of 2023, but these fighters will not be available during the current summer offensive. Ukraines Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told the media during a visit to Singapore today that while training of pilots has commenced, infrastructure for maintenance is still to be set up
Turkish Firm Develops Low-visibility Paint for KAAN Fighter Aircraft
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has developed a low-visibility paint for the countrys KAAN fighter jet that reduces radar signature by 97%. The KAAN combat jet, developed under the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) Program, is preparing for its first flight test
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
Lockheed's PAC-3 Missile Production Grows by 30% in 2024, With 20% Expansion
German Bundestag Approves Additional Meteor Missiles, New Eurofighter Helmet System
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...