Russian Il-76 Crashes After Engine Fire, 7 Crew, 5 Passengers Presumed Dead
A Russian Il-76 transport plane crashed in the Ivanovo region near the Severny airfield. According to preliminary information, one of the planes engines caught fire in the sky and then began a sharp descent
Poland Receives First Ex-U.A.E. Air Force Saab 340 Early Warning Aircraft
The first Saab 340 AEW DRLV aircraft, out of a two-unit delivery for the Polish Air Force, has landed at an airfield in Poland, as reported by State Secretary Pawel Bejda from the Ministry of National Defense
Indonesia Plans to Upgrade C-130H Fleet
Indonesia is set to modernize and upgrade its existing C-130H aircraft fleet, according to statements from Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU) Marshal TNI Fadjar Prasetyo. The initiative aims to align the C-130H with the C-130J model, enhancing operational capabilities, particularly in the strategic Papua region,
Russia's UAC Initiates IL-212 Military Transport Aircraft Development with PD-8 Engine
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has initiated the technical design development for the IL-212 military transport aircraft, utilizing the powerful PD-8 engine borrowed from the SJ-100 aircraft. Defense minister Sergei Shoigu
Norway Receives First C-130J-30 Super Hercules with Block 8.1 Upgrade
Lockheed Martin has completed the delivery of the first of four C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters, featuring the Block 8.1 upgrade, to the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF)
Leonardo Tests New Technologies for Sustainable Flight on C-27J Aircraft
Leonardo has conducted the debut flight of a European technological demonstrator integrated into its C-27J aircraft at Turin's Caselle airport. The Regional Integrated Aircraft Demonstration Platform (REG IADP) campaign, part of the European Clean Sky 2 programme, was concluded
Argentina Receives Second Embraer ERJ 140 LR Military Transport Aircraft
Argentina has taken delivery of the second Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range) military transport aircraft at the Aeroparque Military Air Station (AMA) in Buenos Aires. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, who emphasized the government's commitment to revitalizing and equipping the Argentine Armed Forces
Philippine Air Force Expands Fleet with Second U.S.-donated C-130H "Hercules" Aircraft...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has added another Lockheed C-130H "Hercules" cargo transport aircraft to its fleet, courtesy of the United States. The new aircraft, with tail number 5157, touched down at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Feb
First Flight of Embraer KC-390 Aircraft for Hungary
Hungary's first Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft completed its inaugural flight in Brazil on February 8. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to Hungary later this year
Embraer, Mahindra Sign MoU to Offer C-390 Transport Aircraft to India
Embraer Defense & Security and Mahindra have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The MoU was formalized at the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi as part of the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement project
Lockheed Martin, MilDef Collaborate to Strengthen C-130J Hercules Bid in Sweden
Lockheed Martin and MilDef have formalized their collaboration through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on February 6. The partnership aims to bolster Lockheed Martin's bid to sell the C-130J Hercules tactical airlifter to the Swedish Air Force (SwAF), putting it in direct competition with Embraer's KC-390
Argentine Air Force Receives Embraer ERJ 140 LR Aircraft
In a ceremony held at the El Palomar air base on Monday, Minister of Defense Luis Petri unveiled the latest addition to the Argentine Air Force's fleet - the Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range) aircraft. The presentation was attended by Minister of Defense Luis Petri, who
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U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...