Sikorsky Wins $38.8 Million Support Contract For US' CH-53K
Sikorsky Aircraft has won a $38.8 million contract from the US department of Defense for procuring critical parts and associated support for two CH-53K system demonstration test article aircraft
Qatar, Boeing Sign Contract For Four C-17s
Boeing announced Monday that Qatar has signed an agreement with it for the purchase of four more C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. These aircraft will join the Qatar Armed Forces (QAF) existing fleet of four and help meet their ongoing airlift requirements
Airbus Helicopters Launches X6 Concept Phase For Heavy-Lift Rotor craft
Airbus Helicopters announced today at the Paris Air Show, the launch of X6 concept phase, setting the standard for the next-generation heavy-lift rotorcraft that will be tailored for the civil market. X6 will initially target oil and gas missions and will also be suited for Search and Rescue, VIP and other...
Airbus A400M could Interest Pentagon Military Transport Needs
The US military could potentially be a huge market for the Airbus A400 tactical transport aircraft, the Airbus CEO Tom Enders said in an interview. "By the next decade at the latest, the US armed forces will be the biggest customer for the aircraft," Airbus chief executive Tom Enders told the...
Aero Vodochody to Announce First Customer for L-39NG Trainer at Paris Air...
Aero Vodochody today said that it would name the first customers for its L-39NG two seater air force trainer aircraft at the Paris Air Show next week. While it is not clear who the customer or customers are, the Czech aircraft maker has been negotiating with the Royal Thai Air Force...
Huntington Ingalls Wins $3.35 Billion Contract For Nuclear Powered US Navy Aircraft
Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a $3.35 billion contract award for the detail design and construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F
Software Glitch Caused Triple Engine Failure In Airbus A400 Crash
The Airbus A400 military transport aircraft crash last month was caused by faulty software configuration that froze three engines, the company published details of the investigation on Wednesday. The initial findings of the crash released by Airbus officials confirmed that the erroneous engine control system software may have caused the engine to freeze but ruled our structural design flaws
PLA Navy To Have 415 Warships By 2030, US expert Says
China will have about 415 warships that includes four aircraft carriers and about 100 submarines by 2030, James Fanell the former director of the US Pacific Fleet's intelligence and information said in a two-day conference held by the US Naval War College's China Maritime Studies Institute, DefenseNews reported Sunday. During the event, which was held to discuss the PLA Navy's shipbuilding progress and challenges, Fanell said that apart from 99 submarines and four aircraft carriers, the 415 warships include 26 corvettes, 73 amphibious ships, three missile craft, and 102 destroyers and frigates
Russia To Deliver Seven Mi-171Sh Military Transport Helicopters To Peru By May...
Russia will deliver another batch of Seven Mi-171Sh military transport helicopters to Peru by the end of this month, Sergei Ladygin Deputy General of Rosoboronexport was quoted as saying by Ria Novosti Monday. “At the end of May this year Russia will put Peru on the contract next batch of seven cars," Ladygin said
Boeing To Supply India’s Air Force One
Indian Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) on Wednesday cleared a proposal to convert two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for VVIP travel as a replacement to Air Indias Jumbo jets. The two jets will be tasked to ferry the President, Prime minister and other VVIPs
India Approves Purchase of Airbus C-295 Military Transport Aircraft
India Approves Purchase of Airbus C-295 Military Transport Aircraft Indias defence acquisition council tonight cleared a proposal by Airbus Defence & Space and its Indian partner, the Tata Group, to procure C-295 military transport as a replacement for the Indian Air Forces Avro fleet. The Airbus-Tata team was the sole bidder to replace Indian Air Forces (IAF) fleet of 56 Avro aircraft fleet with C-295 military transport carrier
India Likely To Discuss Defense Proposals Worth $3.7 Billion Today
The Indian Defense Acquisition Council during a meeting on Wednesday is likely to discuss BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems for the Indian Navy, BAEs M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers for the Army and Avro replacement program. The government is likely to pave the way for six new BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems with 89 missiles for the Indian Navy for an approximate US $421 million (INR 2700 crore)
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...