Russia's New Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A Transport Plane Fitted With Unique Electronics
Russia's new transport plane Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A that is capable of carrying paratroopers and Special Operations troops deep into the enemys rear undetected, is ready for use. The modernized version of the Il-76MD is equipped with onboard electronics that enables it to fly just meters above the ground at night and in...
China To Assist Nepal In Modernizing Its Military
China will be assisting Nepal Army in modernizing military hardware and boosting disaster management capabilities. China confirmed its' decision during Nepal's Defence Minister Balkrishna Khand's recent visit to the East Asian country
Bangladesh To Acquire Single Airbus C295 Medium Airlifter
Bangladesh is set to acquire a single Airbus C295W medium airlifter for its Army Aviation. The aircraft, in transport configuration, will be delivered in the second half of 2017 under a contract that also includes customer support and training, Airbus said in a statement Tuesday
India To Launch Civilian version Of Dornier 228 Utility Aircraft By 2017
India's Hindustan Aeronautics limited (HAL) has considered launching the civilian version of Dornier 228 short take-off and landing aircraft by June 2017. The made-in-Indian civilian aircraft Dornier 228 is a 19-seater, aircraft
NATO Special Forces To Equip Its USVs, Patrol Boats With EO/IR Maritime...
The Special Maritime Forces of several NATO countries have picked CONTROP Precision Technologies' iSea-10U EO/IR Maritime system to equip Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Fast Patrol Boats. The iSea-10U opens up new opportunities for maritime customers operating small boats, due to the fact that it is a Navy grade high quality...
Philippines Receives Fifth C-130 Aircraft
The US has delivered fifth C-130 heavy-lift transport aircraft to the Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Sunday. The cargo plane, acquired through the US Excess Defense Articles program, arrived at the Benito Ebuen Air Base in Mactan, Cebu
China To Develop AEW&C Aircraft On Y-20 Transport Plane Platform
China is likely to develop a new-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the locally-made Y-20 multi-purpose transport plane inducted into the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force earlier this year. "It is indeed possible that China will modify the AEW&C aircraft based on Y-20, which conforms to the laws on technical development of AEW&C aircraft around the world," Military expert Wang Mingliang said in an interview with the People's Daily Online
Germany May Choose Lockheed’s C-130J Over Airbus’ A400 Transport Aircraft
Germany is planning to buy four to six Lockheed Martin C-130J transport planes instead of Airbus A400 military cargo aircraft due to repeated delays in their delivery. German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyern signed a declaration of intent in Paris to pool the yet-to-be-acquired Lockheed Martin military transport planes with the same type operated by France, a German defense ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by
India's ASTE Preparing Military Planes To Use ISRO's Navigation Satellite System
India's Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) is readying military aircraft for using Indian Space Research Organisations (Isro) Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). The IRNSS is a constellation of seven satellites that will provide position information service to Indian users
Spanish Air Force Receives First Super Puma Helicopter
Spanish Air Force has received its first H215 Super Puma latest-generation helicopter Monday from Airbus. The purchase was negotiated in July by the Spanish Ministry of Defense, through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the company announced Monday
Inertial Navigation System Developed For MC-21 Airliner To Be Used in Russian...
Russian firm, Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) is considering adapting the BINS-2015 Inertial Navigation System (INS), originally developed for the MS-21 ( internationally known as MC-21) civilian airliner for use in military drones such as the in-development Altis. "According to our calculations, BINS-2015 will pass all testing and certification stages and will be ready for mass production by 2017
Indonesia, Iran Studying Possibility Of Cooperation In Aircraft Development
Indonesia and Iran are studying possibility of cooperation in the development of civil aircraft industry as currently Iran needs to renew a large number of its aircraft for civil aviation service. Indonesian PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) could study cooperation with Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), the Policy Study and Development Body (BPPK) of the Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying by Antara news Saturday
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...