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
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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...
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...
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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)
HAL to Start Su-30MKI Upgrade in 2023
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has finalized plans to upgrade the Indian Air Forces Su-30MKI fleet and may begin modernizing the warplanes during the current year if it receives government approval. This was confirmed to Defense Mirror by D
HAL to Sign Contract with Argentina for "Aviation Product"
Indias state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to sign an export contract with Argentina for a "smaller aviation product," even as it is negotiating with that country to sell its LCA Tejas aircraft. HAL chairman and M
F-35 Jets at Aero India Raise Expectations of Sale to New Delhi
Touted to be the worlds most advanced fighter, the F-35A fighters made its debut at the Aero India 2023 (Feb. 13-17) show, sending signals of U
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
