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...
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,
Pakistan Inducts Six Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets
The Pakistan Air Force today inducted the first batch of six Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets at Minhas Air Base in Kamra.The total order for the aircraft is said to be between 24-36
China, U.K. Commence Stealth Fighter Export Initiative at Saudi Arabian Defense Show...
The Chinese arms industry commenced international marketing of its FC-31 stealth fighter jet, a competitor to the American F-35 at Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show, which concluded on Wednesday in Riyadh city. Simultaneously, BAE Systems displayed a model of its upcoming Tempest stealth fighter at the event
Ukraine Offers $1Million Reward to Russians for 'Stealing' Combat Aircraft
Ukraine's state-owned arms manufacturer, Ukroboronprom has offered Russian military personnel a reward of US$1 Million for stealing combat aircraft from the Russian Air Force and $500,000 for bringing in helicopters"We guarantee you 1 mln USD for every combat capable stolen or trophy occupiers aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) and 500,000 USD for every combat helicopter of the Russias Aerospace Forces," a Ukroboronprom statement said."To use this opportunity, you need to surrender to Ukrainian authorities along with the military hardware," the statement said
As Airfields, Aircraft Incapacitated, Ukraine Getting Intelligence from NATO AWACS Claims Russia
Ninety percent of Ukrainian military airfields, where the main part of military aviation was based, have been put out of action.According to the Russian Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, “There are practically no trained Ukrainian pilots of the first and second class
As U.S. Halts Military Aid, Ukraine on the Verge of Losing Kursk...
Mirage-2000 Jet Intercepts Russian Cruise Missile in First Kill in Ukraine
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