Israeli Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes: Pilot, Instructor Killed
An Israeli Air Force (IAF) light aircraft crashed today killing a trainee pilot and instructor. Following the incident, all training flights have been suspended
China's Y-20 Military Transport Aircraft Flown with Indigenous WS-20 engine
China has flown its Y-20 military transport aircraft with an indigenously made WS-20 engine replacing a Russian origin D-30 powerplant. The development has not been confirmed by the authorities
Lockheed Martin To Build New Training Center For Binational French, German C-130J...
French and German C-130J Super Hercules aircrews and maintainers will train in a facility located in France, built and equipped by Lockheed Martin for the countries binational C-130J Super Hercules Squadron. The company will provide training devices, the learning management system, courseware and options for five years of training services under...
Dassault to Make Falcon 2000LXS in India for Use as French AF's...
The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, today announced the upcoming notification of the contract for an initial order for seven “Albatros” Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft (AVSIMAR) aircraft. The “Albatros” is the next generation Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) of the French Air Force with some features in common...
China’s Y-20 Tanker Variant Refuels J-20 Jet Mid-Air
The new tanker variant of Chinas Y-20 transport plane reportedly conducted aerial refueling of a J-20 stealth jet, which could extend its range to over 8000km and combat radius to 3000km. An unauthorized photograph circulating on social media shows the Y-20 dragging a refueling hose in the air, with a J-20 approaching from the rear in a move that looks similar to aerial refueling
Hungary signs Contract to Acquire Two Embraer KC-390 Airlifters
Hungary and Embraer signed today a contract for the acquisition of two multi-mission transport aircraft Embraer C-390 Millennium, in its air-to-air refueling (AAR) configuration, designated KC-390. Additionally, pilots and technicians training as well as other services and support are included in the contract as part of the process to strengthen the Hungarian Defence Forces capabilities specifically on the tactical airlift, AAR and medical evacuation roles as well as in other missions of public interest
All-new Russian Il-76MD-90A Military Transport Aircraft Completes Final Assembly
The Russian heavy-lift Il-76MD-90A military transport plane, the all-new version of the popular IL-76, has completed final assembly and is scheduled to commence ground and flight tests soon. The installation of new PS-90A-76 engines, a modified wing and a reinforced landing gear significantly expand the operational capabilities of the aircraft
Kenya Air Force Receives Third C-27J Transport Plane
Kenya Air Force has received all three ordered C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft. The final aircraft resumed test flights in Italy in May and arrived in Kenya at the beginning of October, where it was handed over in an official ceremony on 2 October
Boeing to Manufacture 2 Additional KC-46A Aircraft for Japan for $342M
Boeing has been awarded a $342 million contract to manufacture two KC-46A aircraft for Japan. “The Boeing Co
Airbus Receives 50th A330 Plane For Conversion into Tanker for NATO MRTT...
Airbus Defence has received 50th A330 jet to be converted into A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) plane for NATO multinational MRTT fleet. “We've just received from Airbus the 50th A330 to be converted into a A330 MRTT
Australia Selects Airbus for MRTT Communications and Mission System Upgrade
Airbus has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to develop a Communications and Mission System modernization upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet. The scope of work, which will meet the Air Force interoperability needs under their new operational requirements, will mainly cover a retrofit package, which includes new and additional Communications Capabilities and Enhanced Mission Systems, bringing it up to the latest enhanced A330 MRTT standard, the company said in a release today
China Bans Korea from Exporting Defense Products to U.S. Containing Chinese Rare...
Danish Political Parties Agree to $612M Naval Fleet Augmentation Plan
Boeing to Sell Parts of Aviation Software Biz to Thoma Bravo for...
U.S. Withdraws From Peace Negotiations As Kyiv, Moscow Shun London Summit
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
