Quirky Russian Missile Carrying Plane Headed for Public Display
One of the quirkiest aircraft in the world, the Russian MD-160 also called ‘ekranoplan was towed to the Russian city of Derbent last week where it will form a permanent exhibit at the upcoming ‘Patriot Park exhibition center. The aircraft is one of a kind- designed in 1986 with its unique...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Completes First Sea-Based Test Flight
Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) announced its large amphibious aircraft, the AG600, had completed its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft's ability to operate in challenging maritime conditions and conduct missions, including far sea cargo transport and maritime emergency rescue, the manufacturer said
DARPA Progresses on Active Flow Control Based FX-Plane Design
DARPA has selected three contractors to work on the Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) program, which aims to demonstrate an FX-aircraft design based on active flow control (AFC). The goal is to demonstrate significant efficiency benefits of AFC, as well as improvements in aircraft cost, weight, performance, and...
German MoD to Convert Airbus A321neoLR into Troop Transport, MedEvac Aircraft
The German Air Force will receive two Airbus A321neoLR aircraft configured to take on troop transport and medical evacuation roles. On July 8, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik regarding provision of equipment that will go on the brand...
France approved to buy 3 E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft for $2B
The United States state department has approved a possible Sale to the Government of France of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
US Special Operations Command’s C-130J Planes to get Radio Frequency Countermeasures...
Sierra Nevada Corp., has been awarded $700 million to supply Radio Frequency Countermeasure (RFCM) systems to be integrated onto AC/MC-130J aircraft operated by the U
Rwandan Air Force Acquires Textron C-208 EX Aircraft
ATI Engineering Services has won a $10.1 million contract from the Pentagon to provide two Textron C-208 EX utility aircraft for Rwanda
New Zealand to Buy Five C-130J-30 Super Hercules Planes, Simulator for NZ$1.52...
The New Zealand government has confirmed plans to buy five Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft for NZ$1.52 billion ($990
India, Australia to use each other’s Military Bases
India and Australia will get to access each others military bases for logistics support, in a new pact signed during a virtual summit held by the leaders of the two countries on Thursday. The Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) was inked by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison
USMC Reserve Squadron Receive First Lockheed KC-130J Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin said it has delivered the first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452), the Marine Forces Reserve squadron at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York. US Marine Corps crew ferried the aircraft from Lockheed Martins facility in Marietta, Ga
Russia's IL-76MD-90A Plane Clears Leak Test
Russia's Aviastar-SP Ulyanovsk plant has completed leak test of Il-76MD-90A military transport aircraft. "The company's specialists performed a test of a new transporter with air under a certain pressure according to the sequence and set time,” production manager Vyacheslav Loginov said
230 Health Worker Deaths, 187 Attacks on Healthcare in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah
Milrem Robotics Partners with Texelis to Develop Robotic Combat Vehicles
Croatia Signs Agreement to Acquire Bayraktar TB2 Drones from Turkey
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Anduril $200M Contract for Counter-Drone System
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...