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...
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...
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 "The Philippine Air Force is currently looking for a replacement for the outdated S-211s, which are primarily used to train fighter pilots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...
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...
Helmet-mounted Cueing System, Other Modifications for Bahraini F-16 Jets
The Pentagon announced a $7.7 million contract to Lockheed Martin for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems for F-16 fighters operated by Bahrain
First Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet Rolls Out
The first American-Swedish T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building at Lambert International Airport. The T-7A is being jointly built by Boeing and Saab
US Air Force Testing All-New Oxygen Generator For T-7A Red Hawk Trainer...
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Serbia Negotiating with France, UK, Others for Fighter jets, to Use MiG-29s...
While Serbia is negotiating with France for Rafale and with the U.K
MiG-31 Jet Crashes Near Leningrad, Pilots Eject
A Russian military announced that one of its MiG-31 fighters crashed in the Leningrad Region on Friday. "On April 8, a MiG-31 aircraft crashed in the Leningrad Region during a planned training flight
U.S.A.F. Updates E-3G’s Electronic Warfare Software while Airborne for the First Time...
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Russian Su-35 Jet Shot Down Claims Ukrainian Air Force
German Drone-maker Helsing Acquires Aircraft Manufacturer, Grob
Unmanned Aircraft Experimental Squadron Formed Within U.S. Air Force
Turkey Offers Submarine, Surface Ship Training Support to Philippine Navy
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...
