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Belarus' Belavia Likely to Become First International Operator of Russian MC-21 Airliner
Belavia, the flag carrier of Belarus, is poised to become the first international operator of the Russian MC-21 airliner, with the country expected to contribute to the aircraft's production. On June...
Su-30 Manufacturer, Irkut Corporation Rebranded as 'Yakovlev'
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) set into action plans to rebrand Irkut Corporation as Yakovlev. Yakovlev Design Bureau has been part of the Irkut Corporation since 2004, but now the entire company...
Hard Landing Static Tests Completed for Russian MC-21 Airliner
Irkut Corporation and the Central Aero hydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) have conducted the static tests of the MC-21 aircraft. The airframe underwent tests for its ability to withstand loads during a rough...
MC-21 in Rossiya Livery Arrives in Zhukovsky for Joint Operation Training
The prototype MC-21 aircraft of the Irkut Corporation of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), previously painted in the livery of the Rossiya airline, arrived at the flight test and development...
First Russian MC-21 Airliner Receives Rossiya Livery
The first Irkut narrow-body MC-21 airliner was painted with Rossiya livery ahead of the aircrafts delivery. The liner will be operated by Irkut Corporation, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC)...
Russian MC-21 to Commence Commercial Fights as Cargo Aircraft
Russias sanctions-hit MC-21 airliner will commence commercial operations with Rossiya Airlines as a cargo carrier instead of as a passenger plane. The two MC-21 aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines...
Russian MC-21-300 Aircraft Completes Tests in Yakutsk
The Irkut MC-21-300 aircraft completed tests in cold conditions in Yakutsk and returned to the test base in Zhukovsky near Moscow. In Yakutia, the aircraft and its systems have been tested...
Russian MoD Sues State-Owned Irkut Corp for 503.6 Million Rubles
The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has sued state-owned airplane manufacturer Irkut Corporation for 503.6 million rubles ($6
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Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ Airliners
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) under Rostec has inaugurated a new production site at the Ufa enterprise ODK-UMPO, aiming to accelerate production of engines to power MC-21 and Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 airliners
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) introduced the WIND DEMON, a new air-to-surface cruise missile, at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U
Rheinmetall Secures Swiss Order for 81mm Mortar Ammunition
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Swiss Confederation to produce and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition
Greece Agrees to Buy 20 F-35 Combat Jets
Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) on July 25 to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft through a U
Spain Providing Air-defense Support to Paris Olympics 2024
Spain has deployed an Anti-Aircraft Defense Unit (UDAA) equipped with NASAMS in Marseille and five canine teams in Paris to support the Paris Olympic Games, which begin today with several competitions
U.S.A.F. Orders StormBreaker Bombs
Sikorsky Awarded Study Contract for NATO Next Generation Helicopter
80-Year-Old Soviet Era Machine Gun Finds New Use in Ukraine
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
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...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...