First British E-7 Wedgetail AWACS Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
Boeing said today it has completed the first flight of the UK's E-7 Wedgetail for the Royal Air Force (RAF). A Boeing flight-test crew conducted functional checks during the first flight from Birmingham Airport
Argentine Navy Inducts First P-3 Orion Aircraft Procured from Norway
Argentina's Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, presided over the ceremony for the incorporation of the
Lockheed Martin to Pitch C130J for India's Medium Transport Aircraft Program
Lockheed Martin will pitch its C130J Hercules aircraft for Indian Air Force's medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. It plans to manufacture the Aircraft in India to pitch for the MTA program subject to U
Egypt Buys Two C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
The Egyptian Air Force has recently ordered two C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft, becoming the 23rd nation to operate the C-130J-30 Super Hercules. Lockheed Martin announced on X regarding the procurement by Egypt
Russian UAC to Create New Commercial Cargo Aircraft, Il-76TD-90A
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary Il has obtained a type certificate from Russian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsiya for modification to the Il-76 cargo plane to develop a new aircraft with the designation Il-76TD-90A. The new Il-76TD-90A will feature improved flight performance, modern avionics and a reduced minimum crew complement of three...
Boeing to Receive $2.5 Billion for E-7A Wedgetail Weapon Prototyping
The United States Air Force has negotiated a price of $2,560,846,860 with Boeing for the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program. This paves the way for the delivery of two operationally representative prototype E-7A weapons systems, the US Air Force said in a release
Airbus Delivers First C295 Transport Aircraft to Angola
Airbus Defense today delivered the first C295 tactical transport aircraft to Angola. This is the first of three aircraft contracted by the African nation
Austria, Netherlands Jointly Procure Embraer C-390 Millennium Aircraft
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the acquisition of nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft at the ongoing Farnborough Airshow in the U.K
Italy Considers Competition for New Tanker Aircraft After Suspending KC-46 Purchase: Report
Italy is reportedly considering launching a competition to select a new tanker aircraft following the suspension of its plans to acquire six Boeing KC-46 tankers. This was reported by
French Armed Forces Receive A400M Atlas Transport Plane
The French Ministry of Defense today confirmed the reception of the 24th A400M Atlas transport aircraft by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA). Produced by Airbus, the A400M Atlas is capable of landing in adverse weather conditions and low visibility
Saudi Arabia Orders Four More Airbus A330 MRTTs
Saudi Arabia placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) on July 10. The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in 2027 to carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions
Argentine Air Force Receives Overhauled Hercules Aircraft
The Argentine Aircraft Factory "Brig. San Martín" SA (FAdeA) handed over the overhauled Hercules TC-69 "Puerto Argentino" to the Argentine Air Force
First Hezbollah Drone Attack on Israeli Military Base in Tel Aviv
Teledyne FLIR to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Stryker CBRN Sensor Suite Featuring Drones...
INS DRAKON Sub Launched for Israeli Navy, Production of First Dakar Sub...
HENSOLDT to Modernize German Fennek Vehicle Sensors
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...