Pakistan Navy Inducts ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Sea King Helicopters
The Pakistan Navy (PN) inducted its first ATR-72-based Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and two refurbished, ex-Royal Navy Westland Sea King (one HAR3A and one HC4) naval helicopters on Wednesday. The HAR3A was configured for search-and-rescue (SAR) operations and the HC4 will serve as a troop carrier,
France Orders Three Additional A330 Tanker Transport Aircraft from Airbus
Airbus has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for an additional three A330 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft. The aircraft, known as Phénix in French service, constitute the third and final tranche of the multi-year contract for 12 A330 MRTTs signed by the French Ministry of...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Long-lead Parts for Lot 7 E-2D Hawkeye Aircraft
Northrop Grumman has won a $49 million modification to an existing contract for long-lead parts and associated support for the Full Rate Production (FRP) of two Lot 7 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. Work is expected to be completed by December 2023, Unites States Department of Defense said in a statement Monday
Boeing Unveils Longest-range Business Jet Model- BBJ 777X
Boeing has unveiled two new longest-range business jet models of BBJ 777X at the bi-annual Middle East Business Aviation Association Show (MEBAA). Customers can choose between two models: the BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9
US Marines’ F/A-18 Jet, KC-130, Crash during Nighttime Refueling Exercise
United States Marines F/A-18 fighter Jet and a KC-130 tanker crashed into the sea during a nighttime refueling exercise off the coast of Japan, five crew members are reported missing while two have been rescued. A KC-130 air-refueling tanker and an F/A-18 fighter jet were involved in a “mishap” in the...
Leonardo Conducts Maiden Flight of New C-27J Spartan Variant
Leonardo conducted the maiden flight of the latest version of its C-27J Spartan aircraft. The new C-27J is characterized by brand new avionics system, new cockpit control panels and LED aircraft lights, Leonardo said in a statement Tuesday
Lockheed Martin, Airbus to Jointly Explore Aerial Refueling Opportunities for US Defense...
Lockheed Martin and Airbus have signed an agreement to jointly explore opportunities for aerial refueling for the United States defense customers. The companies will seek to provide aerial-refueling services to address any identified capacity shortfall and to meet requirements for the next generation of tankers capable of operating in the challenging environments of future battlespace, Lockheed Martin said in a statement Tuesday
Irkut Corp To Conduct Fatigue Tests of MC-21-300 Aircraft Fuselage
Irkut Corporation has delivered the fuselage of the MC-21-300 aircraft to the Ramenskoye airfield (Zhukovsky) to conduct fatigue and operational tests of the fuselage. Life test of aircraft are conducted to confirm the design decisions in terms of fatigue strength and operational survivability
Indian Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes
A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in neighbouring Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana on Wednesday, a defence release said. However, the trainee pilot ejected safely, it said, adding the accident occurred at around 11
Installation Record of AOA Sensor not in Lion Air Crash Investigation Report:...
Boeing has commented that the Indonesia National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) preliminary report on the 737 MAX Lion Air Flight 610 crash does not include records as to the installation or calibration of the Angle of Attack (AOA) sensor, nor does the report indicate whether the sensor was new or refurbished. Boeing comment: Earlier today, the NTSC released its preliminary accident investigation report
Russian UAC Hands Over First Flight Prototype of Il-112V Light Transport Aircraft...
Russian United Aircraft Corporation on Tuesday, handed over the first flight prototype of Il-112V light transport aircraft to the flight test station in Voronezh aviation plant. The aircraft will first undergo the so-called ground-based breaking-in procedures, which will allow the Ilyushin specialists to determine whether the plane is ready for its maiden flight, the company said in a statement Tuesday
China Finds Il-78s Expensive, Developing Aerial Refueling Version of Y-20 Airlifter
China is developing an aerial refueling version of the Y-20 strategic airlifter aircraft after rejecting a proposal to buy more Russian Il-78 tankers due to their high asking price. A tanker variant for the Y-20 is now under development, an unnamed expert told Global Times newspaper
Massive Missile, Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Military Facilities, 9 Killed, 70+ Injured
South Korea Aims to Leapfrog in Global Submarine Tech Development
China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Receives Type Certificate in Beijing
Korean DAPA Offers Supply Chain Partnership to NATO, EU
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...
