Indonesia to Ground Lockheed Martin C-130 Type B fleet
The Indonesia air force will immediately ground its fleet of C-130 Type B aircraft following the fatal crash of a similar aircraft in Medan, North Sumatra on Tuesday. Air Force spokesperson Rear Marshal Dwi Badarmanto told local media that the Air Force had a number of C-130 aircraft of different...
Brazil To Receive Three Additional SC-105 Amazonas SAR aircraft
Brazil will be receiving three additional SC-105 Amazonas aircraft meant for search and rescue missions (SAR) from Airbus in 2017. The three new aircraft will feature an electro-optical system for search in the visible and infra-red spectrum that enables detection of aircraft hidden by foliage of a person in sea
Australian Air Force To Receive Two Additional A330 MRTTs
The Royal Australian Air Force will receive two additional Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTT) aircraft. Australian Minister of Defense Kevin Andrews announced the signing of an approximate US $315 million contract with Airbus Defense and Space today
Airbus Wins $1.3 Billion South Korean Multi Role Tanker Aircraft Contract
Airbus has won an approximate $1.3 billion deal to supply four A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft to South Korea by 2019
Finmeccanica Denies Participating In Saudi Tactical Transport Aircraft Bid
Finmeccanica has denied Alenia Aermacchis C-27J participation in the Saudi Arabian tactical transport aircraft bid. Finmeccanica in response to a news report by French Sole 24 Ore today said, “Alenia Aermacchi has never participated in the international bid called by the Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia with its C-27J tactical transport...
China’s Boeing C-17 Lookalike, Y-20 Military Transport To Complete Tests This Year...
Chinas ambitious military heavy lift aircraft, the Y-20 which looks similar to the Boeing C-17 is to be tested for high altitude flight over the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Chinese media reported today referring to photos uploaded to a Chinese military website showing showed a Y-20 with serial number 783 at Lijiang airport which 2200 meters above sea level
US Delivers C-130H Hercules To Afghan Air Force
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) has received its fourth and final Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transport aircraft from the US. The air force announced that the aircraft was received at Hamid Karzai International Airport (IAP) on Saturday
Israel Offers Upgraded F-16 Trainers To Croatia
Israel has offered its old F-16A/B model trainers upgraded to ACE configuration as a replacement for Croatias MiG-21 fighters. Israel is phasing out its old trainers to accommodate Lockheed Martins F-35A fighter jets which are expected to start delivery to the air force in 2017
South Korea Selects Caterpillar To Power 16 Patrol Boats
People's Republic of Korea has selected Caterpillar Marines Cat power solutions to power 16 new build Patrol Boats for the nations Navy. Each Patrol Boat will be equipped with two Cat C32 main propulsion diesel engines and two Cat C9 ship service diesel generators, the company announced Friday
Antonov To Establish Plant In Saudi Arabia For AN-132 Aircraft
Ukraines state-owned Antonov aircraft company has signed a contract at Paris air show to construct an airplane factory in Saudi Arabia for producing the new AN-132 light transport aircraft, RT News reported Wednesday. Antonov will participate in the design and construction of the plant along with partners Taqnia of Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Aviation Technologies, Altis Holding of Ukraine, and Broetje−Automation of Germany
First MC-21 Commercial Airliner Ready For Flight And Strength Tests
Irkut Corporation announced Wednesday that it is creating MC-21 commercial airliner and the first aircraft for flight and strength tests are in production. An extensive program of aerodynamic, strength and endurance test have confirmed design solutions
NHI Delivers 15th NH90 Caiman TTH Helicopter To French Army
NH Industries announced that it has delivered the 15th NH90 Caiman TTH helicopter to the French Army on Monday in Paris Air Show. This new-generation helicopter is currently deployed by the French Army in Mali for tactical transport missions
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...