Rosoboronexport to Focus on Drones and Defensive Systems in 2022
Russia's state-owned Rosoboronexport plans to expand its range of weapons for export including robots and drones, next year. “Next year we are placing our stakes on the development of proposals in the field of unmanned aviation and robotics, high-tech products with elements of artificial intelligence, high-precision ammunition
U.S. Marine Corps' First F-35B Undergoes Laser Shock Peening to Strengthen Airframe...
The first F-35B fighter jet operated by the U.S
Boeing Wins $471M to Develop New Systems for Japan’s F-15 Fleet
The Pentagon announced a contract valued $471 million to Boeing for the development of new systems for Japans fleet of upgraded F-15 Eagle Super Interceptors. “The contract action provides for the design and development of an integrated suite of aircraft systems to support modification of the Japan Air Self Defense Force...
Pakistan Orders 25 Chinese J-10C Fighters
Pakistans Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed confirmed the countrys acquisition of 25 J-10C multirole fighters from China. On Wednesday, the minister told reporters in Rawalpindi that a full squadron of 25 J-10C jets will do a flyover on Pakistan Day ceremony on March 23 next year
Serbian Air Force Recommends Rafale jets, But Government Undecided Between Russian, French...
The Serbian Air Force has recommended that the country purchase French Rafale warplanes but the government is yet to decide between French or Russian fighter jets, Defence Minister Nebojša Stefanović told Radio-Television of Serbia today. "According to what the Air Force told the President, they are more in favour of purchasing the French Rafale fighter jets, but after an in-depth analysis, we will see what the Armed Forces will decide on
Lockheed Martin to Develop New F-35 JSF Variant Tailored for Foreign Customer
The Pentagon on Monday awarded Lockheed Martin a $49.05 million contract that provides engineering and other related activities in support of the design and development of a Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft variant tailored for an unspecified Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer
Netherlands Declares IOC for F-35 Squadron
The Netherlands Ministry of Defense officially declared Initial Operational Capable (IOC) for the Air Forces F-35 squadron. “With this we are taking another important step in our transition to a future-proof air force
Indian MiG-21 Crashes, Pilot Killed, 5th Crash Involving Bison this Year
A MiG-21 Bison of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan state on Friday evening, making it the fifth crash involving the Bison this year. "This evening, around 8:30 pm, a MiG-21 aircraft of IAF met with a flying accident in the western sector during a training sortie
Malaysia Eyes Kuwaiti F/A-18D Jets, Upgrade of Su-30MKM Fighters
Malaysia has initiated talks with Kuwait to buy its used F/A-18 Boeing Hornet jets besides upgrading Su-30MKM jets in service with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). While addressing members of the Senate in Dewan Negara on December 22, Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz said it would be a “lock, stock and barrel” procurement of 33 F/A-18 Boeing Hornets in service with the Kuwait
Ukrainian AF Receives Locally Repaired MiG-29 Aircraft
Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant (LDARZ), which is part of state-owned Ukroboronprom, handed over to the Ukrainian Air Force a MiG-29 aircraft repaired by the company. After successful test flights, the aircraft was handed over to the customer, Ukroboronprom announced Thursday
France to Get 3 E-2D Hawkeye Early Warning Aircraft
Northrop Grumman won a contract worth $354 million to deliver three E-2D Hawkeye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to France. This modification provides for the production and delivery of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the government of France, the U
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
China Reveals Weapons to Destroy Power Grids
Milkor and Hanwha Systems Partner to Enhance UAV Surveillance Capabilities
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...
