India's DRDO Fits Locally-made Airborne Warning System On Embraer Aircraft
India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has fitted its own airborne early warning and control system (AEW & CS) on a modified Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft slated to be inducted into the Indian Air Force in two months. The AEW & CS is basically‘sharp-seeing and listening radar that can look...
Russian Yak-152 Trainer Aircraft Performs Maiden Flight
The maiden flight of the Yak-152 initial training aircraft took place at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant Thursday. Yak-152 aircraft has been developed by Yakovlev Design Bureau, an affiliate of Irkut Corporation
Boeing Rolls Out First Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
Boeing has rolled out first of 15 P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft meant for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The aircraft is due to arrive in Canberra on November 15, flown by an Australian crew, according to the Australian Air Forces official website Wednesday
China Delivers First Amphibious Planes To Indian Ocean Island
China has delivered two A2C Seaplanes to Pacific Ocean Island of Palau. Two A2C seaplanes, manufactured by the AVIC China Special Air Vehicle Research Institute and Hubei Hangte Technology Co
China Testing Catapult Launch System On Aircraft Carrier
China has stepped up efforts to develop Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR) operations for its carriers to launch more heavily armed Shenyang J-15 multi-role fighters. The J-15 fighters might have new engines by the time this carrier takes to sea in the 2020s,
US Approves $1.9 Billion Boeing KC-46 Refueling Aircraft Sale To Japan
The US State Department has approved a possible sale of KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment, training, and support for $1.9 billion to Japan
Chinese-made Transport Plane Ferries UN Secretary General on Sri Lankan Visit
On September 2, the MA60 successfully completed a VIP service for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Sri Lanka. To be extra safe, the Fast Response Center of AVIC XACs Civil Aircraft Service Department opened the APP application to ensure 24-hours communications for the service team, AVIC said in a statement
Thailand To Buy New Transport Aircraft
The Thailand Air Force is eyeing to buy a new fleet of transport aircraft to replace their ageing C-130 Hercules. The competition between Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation Y-9 and Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules might emerge for procurement of new transport planes, an official was quoted as saying by
USAF Seeks Proposal From Boeing For Presidential Aircraft
The US Air Force has invited Boeing to submit a detailed proposal to supply and modify two passenger-carrying Boeing 747-8s that will provide presidential worldwide airlift support starting in the 2024 timeframe. The modifications to the 747-8 will include electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities
Antonov To Construct An−132D Transport Aircraft With Western Parts
Antonov plans to construct its first AN-132 tranport aircraft completely with western parts and components by the year-end. The company announced Monday that it has found Western suppliers capable of replacing its parts and components
Russia May Take Back Tanks, AFVs Sold To S Korea Against State...
The Russian Federation may regain T-80U main battle tanks (MBT) and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) supplied to the Republic of Korea (ROK) in the 1990s and in the 2000s towards state debt payments. "Moscow is planning to regain the T-80U MBTs and BMP-3 IFVs delivered to Seoul in the 1990s towards state debt payments
Japan Likely To Reduce Cost In $1.6 Billion Shinmaywa Aircraft Deal with
Japan is likely to reduce the cost in its $1.6 billion deal with India for 12 Shinmaywa US-2 Amphibious Search and Rescue aircraft
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...