Turkey Develops Infrared Search and Tracking System For Upcoming MMU Aircraft
Turkeys ASELSAN unveiled KARAT, an Infrared Search and Tracking System for the National Combat Aircraft (MMU) TF-X at Teknofest Istanbul. Infrared search and tracking systems are very critical electro-optical systems to contribute to the low visibility features of 5th generation warplanes and to provide passive search capability
Elbit Systems Wins $100M to Provide Firefighting Squadron Services to Israel
Elbit Systems Ltd. has signed a follow-on contract worth approximately $100 million to provide aerial firefighting services to the Israeli Ministry of National Security
Turkey’s First Jet-powered Hurjet Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hürjet trainer and light attack aircraft took to the skies for the first time today. This was reported by Turkeys local publication
Maiden Flight of First Series-Produced L-39NG Aircraft Built for Southeast Asian Nation...
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody has flown the first series-produced L-39NG aircraft. The first production L-39NG trainer is destined for a customer in Southeast Asia
Russia's PMC Wagner Group to Have its Own Air Force
Plans are afoot for Russia's private military company (PMC) Wagner Group to have its own air force, according to information floating in Russian cyberspace. The Wagner Group, of which some say is run by individuals close to Russian President Putin, has been at the forefront of the fight in Ukraine
Vietnam Likely to Get Aircraft, Radars from Czech Republic
Vietnam has reportedly opened talks with the Czech Republic for military supplies including L-39NG aircraft, radars, firearms and modernization of armored vehicles. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and security firms visited Vietnam last week during which the two countries discussed on the delivery of military equipment
How Russian Jets Are Turning the Tide of War in Sudan
Russian fighters and attack helicopters have shone in the ongoing pitched battle between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which has raised fears of a civil war. Sudans military, led by Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan, an army general who is the de facto ruler of the country since a coup in 2019, operates a mixture of transport planes, fighter jets and helicopters sourced from Europe, Russia, China and the United States but has taken to its official social media accounts to laud Russian aircraft
Pakistan Delivers Two Super Mushak Trainers to Iraq
Pakistan handed over first two of 12 ordered MFI-17 Super Mushak trainers to Iraqs Air Force. The two countries signed the $33 million deal in February 2021
Iran Receives First Batch of Three Su-35 Aircraft from Russia
Irans Air Force has added first three Sukhoi Su-35S fighters it bought from Russia in exchange for loitering munitions sold. This was reported by
U.S. Approves Turkish F-16 Avionics Upgrade Package
The Biden administration on Monday notified Congress of the planned sale to Turkey of F-16 avionics software upgrades for an estimated $259 million. In an official statement April 17, the State Department said it “made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Turkey of defense articles and services to support upgrading its current fleet of F-16 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $259 million
Sudanese Army Praises MiG-29s in Operations against Rebels
Commending MiG-29 fighters, the Sudanese armed forces said they were instrumental in operations against rebels. “The MiG is a plane that does not break dust, despite being an interceptor plane, but it taught the militias a lesson that they will not forget in the hours,” the army posted on its
Turkey to start Modernizing its F-16s to Block 70 Standard this Year
Turkey will start modernizing its F-16 Block 40 & 50 aircraft to Block 70 standard this year with the addition of domestically-made AESA Radar, mission computer and avionics. The domestically-made active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar called MURAD AESA is being developed by ASELSAN and is currently underground testing with flight tests planned for later this year
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
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South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
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...