UK Grounds Six Boeing E-3D Sentry AWACS Aircraft Citing Electrical Problems
The UK Ministry of Defense has grounded six Boeing E-3D Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System (AWACS) aircraft after it discovered electrical problems during a routine technical inspection. The aircraft were found to have an unspecified issue with some electrical wiring and cabin conditioning systems during a recent routine technical inspection...
India To Sign Shinmaywa US-2 Aircraft Deal This Week: Japanese Media
India will approve purchase of 12 US-2 Amphibious Search and Rescue aircraft worth $1.5 billion-$1
Spanish Air Force Carries Out Acceptance Flight Of Its First Airbus A400M...
The Spanish air force is likely to receive its first Airbus A400M aircraft on Monday. Spanish air force pilots and Airbus DS made an acceptance flight to test and certify the aircraft that is to be delivered is in perfect condition and is fully operational on November 2
Indonesian CN-235 Maritime Patrol Equipped With Leonardo’s SAGE Electronics
Leonardo-Finmeccanicas SAGE Electronic Support Measures (ESM ) system has now entered service on the Indonesian Air Forces first modified CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The modification program was led by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) in the US
Lockheed Martin Delivers C-5M Super Galaxy To USAF Reserve Command
Lockheed Martin has delivered the latest C-5M Super Galaxy large military transport aircraft last week to US Air Force Reserve Command. This C 5M will be assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing, the U
IFS Announces Tail Planning Solution for Airline Industry
Enterprise applications company, IFS today announced a new software tool for the civil aviation industry for flight planning and maintenance. Called the IFS Tail Planning, Optimization & Assignment, the tool maximizes aircraft allocation efficiency, supports aircraft planning and optimally schedules maintenance events, a company statement said
New P-8A Poseidon Center To Train US Navy Prior To Aircraft Arrival...
Boeing has installed a new P-8A Poseidon training center at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, as the base begins preparations for the arrival of P-8 aircraft beginning in 2017. “About 70 percent of the training we do for our P-8 crews happens in this building,” said U
Afghan Air Force To Receive 2 Transport Planes From China
Afghanistan Air Force will soon be receiving two transport planes from China. China, a few months ago, delivered first batch of military aid to Afghanistan National defense and Security Forces (ANDSF)
China Delivers Two Y-12E Turboprops To Costa Rica's Air Vigilance Service
Aviation Industries Corporation of China (AVIC) Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Company Ltd (HAIG) has delivered two Y-12Es turboprop aircraft to the Air Vigilance Service of Costa Ricas Ministry of Public Security. It marked the first time the HAIGs products entered the Costa Rican market
Pakistan Signs Contract To Sell 10 Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft To Nigerian...
Pakistan has signed a contract to sell 10 Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft to Nigerian Air Force. “The contract signing ceremony was held at Abuja (Nigeria) where Air Vice Marshal Iya Ahmed Abdullahi and Air Marshal Arshad Malik, Chairman of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), signed the contract,” PAF spokesman Air Commodore Syed Mohammad Ali was quoted as saying by
Indonesia Restarts N219 Aircraft Production To Serve Routes To Isolated Areas
The Indonesian National Aviation and Outer Space Institute (LAPAN) said small N219 aircraft would be produced next year to serve routes to isolated areas that could not be served by big aircraft in Indonesia. "The design has been available
Canada Completes CC-130J Hercules Fleet Upgrade
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the completion of a major upgrade of all 17 CC-130J Hercules aircraft. The 17th and last upgraded Hercules was received on October 13, 2016, Canadian Department of National defense said in a statement Tuesday
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...