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)...
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
Russia to Present its IL-76MD-90A Heavy Transport Aircraft at Saudi Defense Show...
Shrugging off threats of sanctions against buyers of big-ticket military equipment, Russia's Rostec is set to showcase its IL-76MD-90A Heavy Transport Aircraft at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia later this week. Anticipating a robust market for heavy military cargo transporters, Rostec aims to capitalize on the sustained demand,...
Royal Brunei Air Force Welcomes Two Airbus C295MW Transport Aircraft
The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) marked the arrival of the first two Airbus C295MW transport aircraft at Rimba Air Base's Air Movement Centre on 24 January, 2024. The acquisition, part of a four-aircraft deal with Airbus Defence and Space SAU, Spain, was formalized through a contract signed on 2 December...
4th C-130J Super Hercules Arrives in Indonesia, Last Aircraft Expected in April...
The fourth Indonesian Air Force C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft (tail number A-1344) landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on Monday, with the fifth and final one expected to arrive in April. The military transport aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin in the United States, was greeted by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Wakasau) Air Marshal TNI Andyawan Martono Putra
Tanzania Acquires Leonardo C-27J Spartan Aircraft
Tanzania has secured two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft for civil support missions, including firefighting operations on Mount Kilimanjaro and across the East African region. As per Italian media, the deal was officially announced by the Italian government on January 9
Boeing Initiates X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Modification
Boeing has initiated a comprehensive modification process on an MD-90 aircraft, marking the commencement of the X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project. In collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the modification involves the removal of engines and the implementation of 3D metrology scans to guide the aircraft's design and construction
Royal Australian Air Force Completes Air-to-Air Refuelling Clearance Trials with U.S. Air...
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has concluded air-to-air refuelling clearance trials with two United States Air Force (U.S
Russia’s UAC to Produce 18 New Il-76MD-90A Aircraft Annually
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has manufactured six Il-76MD-90A airlifters in the current year, with plans to significantly escalate annual production to 18 aircraft. UAC CEO Yury Slyusar emphasized the growing demand from the Defense Ministry for these strategic airlifters, citing the necessity for a substantial fleet in the upcoming years
L3 Harris, Korean Air and ELTA to Deliver Advanced AWACS Plane to...
L3Harris Technologies, Korean Air, and Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI/ELTA) are collaborating to provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force with the next generation of high-altitude airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
Embraer Secures Support Agreement for Greek ERJ-135LR, ERJ-145 AEW&C Aircraft
Embraer has entered into a Follow On Support Agreement contract with the Hellenic Air Force, providing integrated logistical support services for their fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The comprehensive contract encompasses spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently operational within the Hellenic Air Force
Kalashnikov to Display Latest Belt-Fed 7.62mm Machine Gun at IDEX 2025
Iran's 4000 Km Range Attack Drone, Shahed-149 Operationalized
Palestinian Factions Reject Trump’s Plan to Resettle 2 Million Gazans in Jordan,...
France Receives First Griffon MEPAC Armored Vehicle
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