Lockheed Martin Reveals LMXT Strategic Tanker Based on Airbus A330 MRTT
Lockheed Martin has unveiled LMXT being built in response to the U.S
Turkey’s KC-135R Stratotanker Leaves U.S. After Receiving Block 45 Upgrade
The first of seven Turkish KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft recently returned to Turkey after receiving “Block 45” upgrades at Field Aerospace, Oklahoma City. The upgrade, termed “Block 45,” completely remodeled the inside of the aircrafts flight deck, with new liquid crystal displays, radio altimeter, computer module updates, autopilot, and a digital flight...
Rolls-Royce Flies Electric Aircraft with Most Powerful Electric Airplane Engine Ever Built
Rolls-Royces all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation aircraft completed its first flight this week, propelled by its powerful 400kW (500+hp) electric powertrain with the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for an aircraft. This is another step towards the planes world-record attempt and another milestone on the aviation industrys journey towards decarbonisation...
Rolls-Royce to Sell Stake in AirTanker Holdings to Equitix Investment Management Ltd
Rolls-Royce has announced the sale of its 23.1% shareholding in AirTanker Holdings Limited to Equitix Investment Management Limited for cash proceeds of £189million ($261
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
DoD Awards XTEND $8.8 Million Contract for AI-Powered PSIO sUAS
U.S. Approves $4.69 Billion Upgrade of Egypt’s M1A1 Abrams Tanks into M1A1SA...
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
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...