Indian Air Force to Buy 56 C-295MW Transport Aircraft
The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security today approved the procurement of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space S.A
Franco-German Airlift Squadron Operating C-130Js to Get Operational by end 2021
French and German defense ministers signed the second Franco-German intergovernmental cooperation agreement in the field of tactical air transport on August 30, 2021. It aims to create a bi-national squadron and a training center at the Evreux air base,France with a view to operating a fleet of C-130J planes
Pakistan Navy Inducts ‘Sea Sultans’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft
The Pakistan Navy (PN) on Thursday inducted its first modern maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) dubbed ‘Sea Sultans based on an Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft and equipped with sensors an weapons made by Lenoardo. The PNs Embraer Lineage 1000 based MPA is expected to serve similar purpose as the U
Kazakhstan Orders 2 Airbus A400M Aircraft
Airbus Defence has won a contract to provide two Airbus A400M aircraft to Kazakhstan on Wednesday. With delivery of the first aircraft scheduled in 2024, the contract includes a complete suite of maintenance and training support
Multi-domain Battlespace Connectivity Demonstrated on U.S.A.F. KC-135 Tankers
The Utah Air National Guard and Collins Aerospace recently demonstrated advanced communication, mission computing and sensor technologies to support Joint All Domain Command and Control and Advanced Battle Management System initiatives on a KC-135 Stratotanker. The demonstration took place on August 7 at the Roland R
Lockheed Martin to Support India's C-130J Super Hercules Airlifter Fleet
Lockheed Martin won a $328.8 million, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force (IAF), to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for the IAFs fleet of 12 C-130J-30 Super Hercules Aircraft
Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone Refuels E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft
Boeings MQ-25 Stingray drone refueled a U.S
Flight tests of the Il-112V to Resume with New Prototypes
Undeterred after the crash of one of the Il-112V prototypes, Russia has decided to resume flight tests of the transport aircraft with new prototypes. On August 17, an Il-112V prototype crashed in the Kubinka airfield during flight tests
Vertex Aerospace to Support Kuwaiti KC-130J Tankers
Vertex Aerospace won a contract valued $10 million to support KC-130J aircraft with air-to-air refueling capability. The country ordered three KC-130Js in 2010
Russia’s Il-112V Military Transport Prototype Crashes: Two Pilots Among 3 Killed
Russian planemaker United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced Tuesday that a prototype Ilyushin Il-112V transport turboprop aircraft carrying 3 crew members crew aboard crashed during a test flight in the Moscow region. “During a training flight during the landing approach in the area of the Kubinka airfield in a forest belt, an IL-112V light military transport aircraft crashed
Japan’s KC-46A Tanker Completes First Refueling Flight
The first Boeing KC-46A tanker built for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) recently refueled another KC-46A aircraft in the skies over Washington state. The Japan-bound tanker also successfully received fuel in return
Romania Confirms Purchase of 32 F-35 Fighter Jets
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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...