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...
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...
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 order from the IAF, HAL said in a tweet
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
Italy Orders 14 Additional M142 HIMARS Rocket Systems
German Chancellor Blocks €3B Ukraine Aid with IRIS-T Systems Ahead of Elections
Ukraine to Get Thousands of Drones Worth Over $125M
Serbia Cancelling Arms Contracts with Russia, Preferring Chinese Weapons Instead
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