Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot...
A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in the far east region of Irkutsk due to a technical malfunction, one pilot was killed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. "On April 2, 2025, a Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed while performing a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region," the ministry said
Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil
The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The
Sweden Acquires Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer
Sweden has formally committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The
Boeing Receives $2.45B to Sustain C-17s Transport Aircraft for Foreign Customers:
The U.S
Poland Explores Airbus A400M, A330 for Enhanced Transport and Refueling Capabilities
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Airbus President Guillaume Faury on March 31 to discuss acquiring transport aircraft and aerial refueling platforms to enhance national defense. Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the critical importance of Airbus as a reliable partner in advancing Polands military capabilities
Boeing’s Sustainable Aircraft Concept Completes First Wind Tunnel Tests
Boeings Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, the X-66, has completed its first wind tunnel tests, advancing efforts to develop more fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. The X-66 is an experimental jet designed to test new technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions
Indonesian Defense Minister Plans 80 CN235/CN295 Aircraft Procurement, Reviews F-16 Upgrade
Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
U.S. Transportation Command Pushes for KC-135, C-17, and Ready Reserve Force Replacements...
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Poland Eyes Transport Aircraft with Air Refueling Capabilities
Poland wants to acquire air refueling and transport aircraft to strengthen its air force, Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said at the "Future of the Polish Air Force" conference in Warsaw on March 20. Speaking at the event organized by Portal Obronny, Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized the need for greater air superiority, transport, and refueling capabilities, calling the absence of such assets a long-standing gap in Polands defense posture
Airbus Enters Amphibious Aircraft Space
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with HYNAERO to support the Fregate-F100 project, a new amphibious firefighter aircraft designed to combat wildfires. Through this agreement, Airbus will share its expertise to advance the project's next development stages
DRDO’s Air-droppable Container for Boeing P-8i Maritime Aircraft Receives Type Certification...
An air-droppable container,ADC-150 with a 150 kg payload capacity has been type-certified for use from the Indian Navys Boeing P8-i maritime surveillance aircraft. The maiden in-flight release trial of ADC-150 from the P-8I aircraft was conducted successfully on 22 January 2025, with the aircraft flying at 2000 ft altitude and 270 KIAS, Indias Defense Research and Development Organization said
North Korea Seen Assembling AWACS Aircraft: Satellite Pics
North Korea is completing the assembly of its first airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft based on the Il-76 platform, according to satellite images analyzed by the
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
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...