U.K. Awards BAE Systems £656 million for Next Phase of Global Combat...
The British government has allocated £656 million funding to propel the Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet programme into the next phase. As part of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – a trilateral collaboration with Japan and Italy to develop the next generation of fighter jet - the Ministry of Defence (MOD)...
L-39NG Jet Aircraft Clears Basic Weapons Test
Aero Vodochodys new L-39NG jet aircraft has passed a test conducted by experts of launching weapons such as S-5 missiles and bombs. Engineers and pilots fired 230 missiles and dropped nearly 70 bombs to test engine effects, emergency load shedding, and accuracy
Northrop Grumman’s F-16 EW Suite Clears U.S.A.F. Tests
Northrop Grummans AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) has completed U.S
First Upgraded F-16 Joins U.S. Air Force Base in South Korea
An upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon rejoined the 8th Fighter Wing, April 4 at the Osan Air Base in South Korea. Wolf Pack tail no
India's HAL Hands Over 100th Su-30 MKI Repair and Overhaul Aircraft to...
The Indian Air Force received its 100th Su-30MKI Repair and Overhaul (ROH) aircraft in Nashik today marking a major achievement in indigenizing ROH of the Russian origin jet.In addition Hindustan Aeronautics Limtied (HAL) inaugurated the third production line for the LCA Tejas aircraft as part of fulfilling over 100 aircraft...
India's Series-produced LCA Trainer Performs Maiden Flight
The first ever series production LCA Trainer (LT 5201) manufactured by HAL performed its maiden flight today.The aircraft took off from HAL airport and landed after completing a successful sortie of around 35 minutes, its manufacturer, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said in a tweet
BAE Systems to Produce Block 4 Electronic Warfare Systems for Future Lot...
Lockheed Martin awarded BAE Systems $491 million to produce Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future Lot 17 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date. The powerful Block 4 systems will accelerate the delivery of advanced EW capabilities to warfighters by combining adaptable hardware and incremental software updates
Argentina-France Discuss Defense Procurement: Are Rafale Jets on the Table?
Argentina could be considering to buy Dassault Rafale fighter jets as it discussed proposals for new military equipment and technology transfer with France last week. Discussions with France were held as part of a two day visit of the Argentinian Secretary of International Affairs for Defense, Francisco Cafiero to Paris where he met with the Director of International Affairs of the General Directorate of Armaments, Gaël Díaz de Tuesta to discuss proposals for new new military equipment, an Argentinian MoD statement said
Indra, Thales & FCMS Kick-off Phase 1B Development of Sensors for FCAS
Spanish Indra German FCMS and French Thales have kicked off a new phase in the development of an innovative suite of networked and distributed sensors, defensive aids and attack systems (NSDAS) for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. Based on the shared vision of a sensor suite for Next-Generation Weapon System (NGWS) as defined during the previous Phase 1A, Phase 1B will initiate a wide range of ambitious functional, algorithmic and technological developments
S.Korean KF-21 Jet Prototypes Fires Meteor Missile in First Weapons Test
South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it carried out the first armament tests on two KF-21 fighter prototypes on Tuesday. In an
French DGA Formally Qualifies Rafale F4 Standard
Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has formally qualified the Rafale F4, the latest variant of the combat jet. “The DGA has qualifies the F4
France Deploys Upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV in Africa's Sahel Region
The French Air Force has deployed two mid-life refurbished Mirage 2000D RMV aircraft in the N'Djamena BAP since the beginning of March 2023 reinforcing the air capabilities of the French forces in the African Sahel region. “The Mirage 2000D RMV is capable of simultaneously carrying up to 3 precision guided weapons, 2 unguided weapons and a laser designation pod
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
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...