Aero Vodochody Presents Upgraded L-159 Light Combat Jet Aircraft to Iraqi Defense...
Czech company Aero Vodochody recently presented Iraqs defense minister Juma Inad with L-159 Alca light combat aircraft used by the Iraqi Air Force. The main purpose of the visit was a presentation of the L-159 modernization project, demonstration of the L-39NG jet trainer prototype, and further development of business relations between...
Rostec Increases Engine Life of Tu-160 Aircraft
UEC-Kuznetsov, a subsidiary of Russias state-owned Rostec is using robotic equipment to increase service life of engines, including those that power Tu-160 strategic bombers. UEC-Kuznetsov put into operation a robotic plasma spraying complex that automatically applies refractory and hardening coatings to engine parts, ensuring absolute repeatability and high quality
S.Korean Aerobatic Team to Perform in European Show after 10 Years
The South Korean Air Force's Black Eagles aerobatic flight team will perform at three international air shows in Britain in July, marking its first visit to the European nation in 10 years. The team has confirmed participation in the Southport Air Show, Royal International Air Tattoo, and Farnborough Airshow from July...
Turkey, U.S. Move Closer to F-16 Deal: Reports
Turkey has moved closer to getting the U.S
L-39NG Production in Slovakia Soon: Aero Vodochody
Aero Vodochody has announced that it is preparing to launch the production of L-39NG jet trainer in Slovakia. "Our L-39NG is an effective platform for training F-16 pilots, as well as for performing a variety of tactical missions, effectively and very efficiently
U.S. F-35A Jets Join NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission
Eight F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighters from the Vermont Air National Guards 158th Fighter Wing recently arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany to continue NATOs enhanced air policing mission along the eastern flank. Spangdahlem Air Base is a NATO air base with the U
France Orders TALIOS Targeting Pod for Rafale F4 Fighters
Thales said today it received a firm order from the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for an additional 21 TALIOS optronic pods to equip Rafale aircraft currently in service with the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The TALIOS pod will enable Rafale F4 standard aircraft to perform both air reconnaissance and ground/surface attack missions
Slovakia to Ground MiG-29 Jets in Preparation for Transferring Them to Ukraine
Slovakia looks to be preparing to transfer its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine as it has announced the grounding of its Soviet-era aircraft ahead of Poland looking after the protection of its airspace. If the MiG-29 transfer does take place, Kyiv will get a much-needed shot in the arm to counter Russia's air superiority
Has Russia Developed a New Su-30MKK Aircraft for China?
Russias Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAPO) has reportedly developed a new version of the made-for-China Su-30MKK aircraft. According to a press release today by the holding company of Russian aviation enerprises, Rostec, “the enterprise (KnAAPO) has mastered the production of a new Su-30MKK aircraft, and a long-term program is being implemented to reconstruct production facilities and technically re-equip the aircraft plant
Philippines Shortlists Aero Vodochody’s L-39NG Trainer
The Philippines has shortlisted L-39NG trainer aircraft produced by Czech company Aero Vodochody. "The Philippine Air Force is currently looking for a replacement for the outdated S-211s, which are primarily used to train fighter pilots
Ukrainian MiG-29 Shot Down in 'Air Battle,' Says Russia
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was destroyed in an air battle near Slavyansk, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a regular press briefing on Monday. Konashenkov however did not reveal whether the MiG-29 was shot down by Russian aircraft or air defense systems Slavyansk is a city in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast
Nigeria to Acquire Diamond and Beechcraft Surveillance Aircraft, A109 Attack Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will acquire surveillance aircraft from Diamond Aircraft (DA-42) and Beechcraft (KA-360i) besides A109 Trekker Attack Helicopters as part of its immediate procurement plans, its Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has said. The CAS revealed that the government was on the verge of procuring additional combat platforms for the NAF
Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash: Black Boxes Lost Data Four Minutes Before
German Army Invites Patria to Bid for Future Armored Troop Transport Project
Damen Delivers FCS 3307 Patrol Vessel to Nigeria
Iran Shoots Down Bunker Busting Bomb in Exercise to Protect Nuclear Facility
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