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
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 heavy fog,
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
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
