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...
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...
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...
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
Foreign Pilots can Fly Ukrainian Warplanes
Ukrainian fighters can be flown by foreign pilots, military spokesman announced Thursday. Yurii Ihnat, Spokesperson of the Air Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has
China Using J-20 Fighter to Create Attack Scenarios by F-35 Jets
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army is using its J-20 stealth fighters to practice ground attack scenarios by the American F-35 aircraft. The PLA apprehends that both ground and carrier based F-35 jets will be deployed by the Pentagon in any confrontation over the South China Sea (SCS)
BEL to Make Radar Warning Receiver for the Su-30MKI
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has agreed to produce homegrown DR-118 radar warning receivers for the Indian Air Forces (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft. The relevant contract was signed on March 24, the Air Force
MiG-29, Rafale, F-35 and F-16 Jets Train Together in NATO Exercise
NATO air policing drills saw Polish MiG-29 and F-16 fighters, French Rafale jets and Dutch F-35 stealth jets simulating aircraft intercepts and conducting approach, handover and escort procedures. Polish MiG-29 and Netherlands F-35 jets took off from Malbork Air Base to fly integration training in Polish airspace
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
Second Indian Air Force Jaguar Crash in Less Than a Month Kills...
Chinese H-6 Bomber Carrying KD-21 Hypersonic Missile Spotted During Exercise
U.S. Sanctions Houthi-Linked Financial Network Over Russian Arms, Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...