Boeing Counting on International Customer to Keep F/A-18 Super Hornets Production...
Boeing Plans to extend production of the F/A-18 fighter aircraft till 2027 if the Super Hornet is selected by an international customer.America's top airplane manufacturer expects to complete new-build production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet in late 2025 following delivery of the final U
Singapore to Order Eight Additional F-35 Jets, Retire F-16s by 2030: Defense...
The Singapore Ministry of Defense (MoD) has decided to order eight additional F-35 Jets making up a total of 16 in its Air Forces' fleet."After a full evaluation, @mindefsg and the SAF conclude that the F-35 will best meet our defence needs now and in the future
Malaysia Signs US$913 Million Contract to buy 18 South Korean FA-50 Combat
Korea Aerospace Industries( KAI) has signed a contract with Malaysia worth about 1.2 trillion won (US$913 million) for 18 FA-50 combat trainer aircraft in Kuala Lumpur today
Iran to Reveal Unmanned Stealth Fighter ‘Qaher’ Soon
The Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) plans to unveil an unmanned version of home-grown Qaher single-seat stealth fighter aircraft in the next solar calendar year that begins on March 21. IAIO chief executive Brigadier General Afshin Khajefard said during a TV program Saturday that the aircraft was created under a project...
U.A.E. Buys 15 Chinese L-15 Combat Trainer Aircraft
The United Arab Emirates (U.A
China Targets Middle East with Air Defense Systems, FC-31 Stealth Jet at...
Chinas large display at IDEX 2013 includes models of the FC-31 (J-31) stealth jet, LY-80B and FD-2000 air defense systems, besides Mountain Cat all-terrain vehicles and several drones. Led by China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND), nine arms trade companies are participating in the 16th edition of IDEX in Abu Dhabi, the administration said in a press release sent to the
Two-Seat Trainer Variant of South Korea’s KF-21 Jet Makes First Flight
The fourth prototype of South Koreas KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, which is also the first two-seat variant of the jet, completed its first flight on February 20. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a
Negotiations to Sell F-35 Jets to the U.A.E. Could Re-start During IDEX...
The United Arab Emirates (U.A
HAL, Saarloha & Bharat Forge to Develop Aerospace Grade Steel Alloys
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Foundry & Forge Division, Saarloha Advanced Materials Pvt Ltd (Saarloha) & Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for development and production of aerospace grade steel alloys, at Aero India today. The usage of such specialty alloys in aerospace is going to increase multifold, especially in fighter aircrafts/helicopters
First Demonstration of Northrop Grumman's Air, Sea Platforms' Data Connectivity
Northrop Grumman recently demonstrated its gateway technology in a flight test that proved the ability to connect airborne platforms with naval assets. The first-of-its-kind demonstration was conducted with Naval Air Systems Command, Office of Naval Research, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific and BAE Systems
Ukraine Requests Gripen Jets from Sweden, 'No' says Stockholm
Ukraine has sought SAABs Gripen fighters, a request that was declined by Sweden. Paul Johnson, Minister of Defense of Sweden, told European Pravda that Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Sweden to send Gripen jets
Indian DRDO Develops Health Usage & Monitoring System for Indian Navy's MiG-29K...
Indias government-owned DRDO handed over a Health Usage & Monitoring System built for the Navys MiG-29K fighter. The system was developed by DRDOs Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
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...