Indian Navy Gets First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
The Indian navy will take delivery of its first indigenous aircraft carrier on August 12, making India only the fifth country in the world with the capability. Designed by the Indian Navy's design organisation and it is being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited
Indian Air Force Relaxed Benchmarks to Favor Pilatus Basic Trainer: Report
The Indian Air Force reportedly relaxed upto 12 benchmarks that allowed aircraft-maker Pilatus to qualify and win a contract worth $640 million for 75 Basic Trainer Aircraft. In 2009, HAL was pursuing the indigenous development of 181 BTAs known as the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40)
Second AN−158 Jet Arrives In Cuba
The second series AN−158 regional jet has been delivered recently to Cuba, to be operational in the fleet of Cubana de Aviacion. The jet is piloted by the mixed Ukrainian−Cuban crew under the command of S
U.S. Awards Three Contracts Worth $224 Million
The first contract was awarded to General Dynamics, a $67 million modification contract to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, option-filled, foreign-military-sales deal for the procurement of hydra rockets, warheads and related parts in support of the U.S
Former IAF Officer Claims Compensation for MiG-21 Crash
The former Indian Air Force officer, Sanjeet Singh Kaila has filed a petition at Delhi high court, seeking justice over MiG-21 crash incidents citing "violation of his fundamental right to life, especially the right to work in a safe environment" under Article 21 of the Constitution. Kaila was a victim of an air crash, which left him unfit for flying after a regular flight exercise back in 2005 went awry
Pentagon’s F-35 Program Could Be Delayed
Two years since the Pentagon F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program adopted the integrated master schedule (IMS) which would have been declared operational by now is at risk. This according to the Defense Department's chief weapons-tester
Russian Yak-130 Combat Trainer Eyes Indian Fifth-generation Trainer Market
Russian combat trainer Yak-130 is eyeing the Indian fifth generation fighter training market with flying characteristics which mimic the PAK-FA fighter which India has signed up to co-produce with Russia. India's current advanced fighter training needs are met with the Hawk 100, an aircraft optimised for western aircraft such the Eurofighter Typhoon and potentially the Rafale
In The Absence Of Frontline U.S. aircraft, Russian Su-35 to Dominate Paris...
A day after the U.S announced that its aircraft would be absent from the skies at the upcoming Paris Air Show, Moscow-based United Aircraft Corporation will participate at the show where its Su-35C advanced multirole jet fighter will make its world premiere
Final Sections Of UK's Giant Class Aircraft Carrier Complete
BAE Systems recently loaded its Aft Island of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier onto a sea-going barge ahead of its journey from the companys Scotstoun site to Rosyth. The Aft Island, also known as Upper Block 14, is the final section of the first of class HMS Queen Elizabeth to be delivered to Rosyth
From Being Nearly Cancelled In the 90’s, Ospreys Now Looking Forward To...
The V-22 Osprey has overcome its turbulent past and has emerged as a multi-mission capable tiltrotor system. With its latest win, a U
Yak-130 Combat Trainer Marks Paris Air Show Debut
One of the most eagerly awaited aircraft at next weeks Paris Air Show is the Yak-130 combat trainer. It is the worlds first advanced jet trainer which can double up as a light tactical fighter capable of day/night ground attack operation
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...