New Canopy Glass Improves Stealth Features of Russian Aircraft: Rostec
Rostecs subsidiary Obninsk Research and Production Enterprise developed a new canopy glass to provide better stealth capabilities. The design solution makes it possible to improve the characteristics of the cockpit glazing of aviation complexes by 20%, including reducing the visibility of combat vehicles in the radar range, Rostec said in a...
Russian Checkmate Jet’s Design Exploits Lockheed F-117A’s Weakness
Russian developers took into account ‘weaknesses of the Americas F-22 jets predecessor, the F-117A Nighthawk, while designing its brand-new single-engine Checkmate fighter. The information was revealed in a patent published by Russias Federal Intellectual Property Service, government-owned
Chinese Navy’s Upgraded J-11B Likely with New AESA Radar Joins S.China Sea...
At least one of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navys upgraded version of the J-11B fighter – likely fitted with a brand-new AESA radar – participated in a recent mock combat exercise featuring more than 10 jets over the South China Sea. Organized by a brigade affiliated with the PLA Southern...
DRDO Get New Building for Development of India's Fifth-Gen Advanced Medium Combat...
A new building to house R&D activities for development of India's Fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) was inaugurated at the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) complex in Bangalore. On Thursday, Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility at Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE),...
Pilot Dies in Leonardo M-346 Trainer Aircraft Crash
One of the two pilots onboard Italys Leonardo M-346 trainer jet died when their aircraft crashed in the countrys North on Wednesday. In a statement, Leonardo said the incident took place at approximately 12:00 PM
Japanese F-15JSI Fighters to get Electronic Warfare Systems
Boeing has won nearly $25 million to equip F-15JSI ‘Japanese Super Interceptor aircraft with Electronic Warfare systems. The modification provides for the Foreign Military Sales requirement to add electronic warfare system initial non-recurring engineering for the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF), a U
MiG Corp Employees Line up in "Z" Formation to Support Russia’s Operation...
The MiG Corporation said its employees held a rally to support Russias ‘special military operation in Ukraine. “On March 15, employees of the Sokol Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Building Plant, a branch of UAC-subsidiary MiG, held an action to support the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and residents of Donbass,” MiG Corporation said in a statement
Lockheed to Provide Kapton Harness Replacement on Taiwan’s F-16s
Lockheed Martin has won a contract valued $33.6 million to provide Kapton replacement harnesses for Taiwans F-16 fleet
Taiwan's Mirage 2000 Jet Crashes in Sea, Pilot Rescued
Taiwan Air Force's Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the island's southeast coast due to mechanical issues, making it the second combat aircraft loss in the space of three months. The air force said the aircraft took off just after 10 a
China's Most Powerful Fighter Jet Engine ‘WS-15’ Improved and Optimized After Recent...
China's most powerful fighter engine to date, the WS-15 meant for the J-20 heavy stealth jet, has exhibited super-cruise and super-maneuverability in recent tests. With the tests, all parameters of the WS-15 have been further improved and optimized, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Sunday
Russian Pilot Lands Su-25 Jet Safely after Being Hit by Ukrainian Missile
A Russian pilot managed to fly his Sukhoi Su-25 fighter to the base and safely landed it, despite being hit by a Ukrainian missile. “While performing a combat mission in Ukraine, the Su-25 was hit by a missile fired from the ground by their military,” Russian state-owned
Unmanned Fighter Jet Hits Production Line: Turkey’s Baykar
Turkish firm Baykar that produces Bayraktar TB2 combat drones said the first prototype of the company-developed unmanned fighter jet has entered production line. "A larger and more agile fish has entered the production line three and a half years later," Selçuk Bayraktar, chief technology officer (CTO) at Baykar,
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
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
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...