New Su-30SM2 Jets with Improved Electronics, Increased Detection Delivered to Russian MoD...
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) today handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense a batch of new Su-30SM2 fighters and combat training Yak-130 aircrat.The new Su-30SM2 fighters are equipped with an improved complex of on-board radio-electronic equipment
Karen Rebels Destroy 2 MiG-29s Among 3 Fighter Jets in Myanmar Air...
Three Myanmar junta combat aircraft were destroyed in an attack on an airbase in Magwe Region organized by Karen rebels. The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA), the armed wing of the Karen National Union (KNU), teamed up with resistance allies to fire three improvised rockets into the airbase on November 16,...
S.Korea Postpones Air Drills Following KF-16 Crash
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) decided to postpone the biannual Soaring Eagle air exercises planned for this week, after one of its KF-16C jets crashed Sunday. The KF-16C reportedly crashed due to an unspecified engine issue, leading the ROKAF to halt the operation of all aircraft except for surveillance...
2nd Prototype of S.Korea’s KF-21 Jet Completes Maiden Flight
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the second prototype of homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet took to the skies for the first time. The 4
Chinese J-20 Seen Emitting Black Smoke at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinas stealthy J-20 fighter jet was seen releasing black smoke at the ongoing Zhuhai Airshow (Nov.8-13), which experts believe, could be because of Auxiliary Power Unit or some problem with the engine
Belgium Eyes AMRAAM Missiles for F-16, F-35 Jets
Belgium could soon place an order for AMRAAM missiles to arm the Air Forces F-16 and F-35 fighter jets. On Tuesday, the U
Kongsberg Upgrades 32 Norwegian F-16 Jets before Delivery to Romania in 2023-24
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) has completed upgrading Norwegian F-16 jets before their delivery to Romania. Last week, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed an agreement between Norway and Romania for the delivery of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighters worth 338 million Euros The upgrade took two years
Bulgarian Lawmakers Approve $1.3B F-16 Buy
Bulgarias lawmakers have given the nod to buy a second batch of eight F-16C/D Block 70 fighter jets for approximately $1.3 billion
U.S. to Ok F-16 Sale to Turkey in 2 Months
The United States is likely to approve the sale of F-16 combat aircraft to Turkey – a deal which has been in troubled waters since its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems – in about two months. After being denied Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II jets, Turkey sought new F-16s and 80 modernization kits for old jets
Chinese H-6K Armed with New Russian Kinzhal-like Hypersonic Air-Launched Ballistic Missile?
Chinas H-6K bomber has made an appearance with new weapons – possibly new hypersonic air-launched ballistic missiles similar to Russias Kinzhal – for the first time, ahead of the upcoming Airshow China 2022. The H-6K carried one such missile on each wing
British Air Force to Employ Exo-skeletons, Robots for Frontline Military Jet Support
The UK Royal Air Force on Wednesday showed a glimpse in to the future of how its fleet of frontline aircraft could be supported by transformative use of new innovative solutions– from exo-skeletons and virtual reality headsets to robotic ‘team mates and use of greener, sustainable solutions and digital twinning. It was revealed by the Air Force at RAF Coningsby, home to the UKs Typhoon fleet
Australia’s Quickstep to Provide Components for F-35 Jets
Northrop Grumman signed a six-year agreement with Quickstep Holdings Limited for the supply of components to support the F-35 global aerospace program. The order was signed under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian-owned and operated company, with work to be completed in Sydney, New South Wales
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Russian Air Defense Radar in Crimea Destroyed in Unknown Fire
Hiroshima Bomber Enola Gay to lose "Gay" as Pentagon Purges Transgender Names
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