Advantage ‘Checkmate’ as UAE Seen Walking Away from F-35 Deal
Russias single-engine Su-75 ‘Checkmate aircraft, promoted as an alternative to the American F-35 could make a pitch for the void left by the F-35, should the United Arab Emirates (UAE) abandon its quest to buy the Lockheed Martin-made fighter. “It is not by chance that the first international presentation of the...
UAE Freezes F-35 Purchase Talks, Washington Says End-user Requirements Nonnegotiable
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has frozen talks with the U.S
China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Enters Mass Production after Domestic Engine 'Puzzle' Solved
China's J-20 stealth jet has entered mass production after all technical issues concerning the domestically-made WS-10 engine having been solved; state-media reported quoting a statement from Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group Co. The company is a subsidiary of state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China
Finland Selects F-35 Fighter, to Receive 64 Jets
The Finnish Government has announced Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II is the aircraft selected from its HX Fighter Program. The win follows an extensive competition involving the F-35
First Long-Distance Para-Drop By French A400M
A French A400M aircraft airdropped paratroopers of the 8th Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (RPIMa) in Cote d'Ivoire after a non-stop flight from France, making it the first such mission by the countrys military. After taking off from Toulouse-Francazal airport and after 7 hours of non-stop flight, the 80 paratroopers jumped into...
Russian Su-57 Jet to Get New Engine, Hypersonic Weapons From 2027
Russias fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jet will be equipped with a new higher thrust engine besides being armed with hypersonic missiles by 2027. About 25 aircraft out of 76 aircraft being manufactured under the long-term contract already concluded (between Su-57 manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and the Russian MoD) be initially equipped with the new engine and hypersonic missiles, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Russian Military-Industrial Commission (MIC) Andrei Yelchaninov said in an interview with
Boeing Wins $93.4M Saudi F-15SA Deal
Boeing won $93.4 million bilateral requirements contract for the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA Original Equipment Manufacturer Training Program
U.S.A.F. Clears KC-46A Tanker for Five More Refueling Missions...
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Tata-Lockheed Martin JV to Manufacture Fighter Wings in India
Lockheed Martin has formally recognized Tata-Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Limited (TLMAL) as a potential future co-producer of fighter wings in India's Hyderabad city. A ceremonial event marking the first fighter wing prototype built at the TLMAL facility in Hyderabad was attended by Shri
Chinese Navy Practices ‘Island’ Bombing, Mine Laying with New-Type of Bomber
A H-6J bomber of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently participated in a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, practicing bomb dropping on islands and sea mine-laying. This type of aircraft was officially revealed by Chinas Defense Ministry only last year
Ukroboronprom’s Odessa Plant Repairs Modernized L-39M Aircraft
Odessa Aviation Plant State Enterprise, a subsidiary of Ukraines state-owned Ukroboronprom has repaired modernized L-39M aircraft and organized two successful air trials. During the upgrade, specialists of the enterprise installed a modern on-board training complex on the L-39M, which brings the aircraft cockpit information field as close as possible to the information field of combat fighters and attack aircraft
South Korea's Micro-Satellite System Cleared for Launch as Key Piece in Military...
Denmark Acquires Spare Gun Barrels after Learning from Ukraine War Experience
UK and US Strengthen Defence with Breakthrough in Hypersonic Research
BAE Systems Hägglunds introduces CV90120 light tank, a Lighter Alternative...
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...
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...