AVIC China
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate involved in aerospace, defense systems, motor vehicles, and electronics.
China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Prepares for Take-off From Water
The world's largest amphibious aircraft, China-made AG600 will conduct its first water take-off in the winter of 2018. The take off- from water is scheduled for winter this year at the...
Russian, Chinese Firms to Design, Manufacture Engine Ignition Systems
Russias Technodinamika Holding and Chinese AVIC Shaanxi Aero Electric Company have signed a cooperation protocol to design and manufacture engine ignition systems and their accessories. Under the protocol, Technodinamika is viewed...
AVIC China To Launch Upgraded ‘Wing Loong’ MALE Armed Drone In 2018
Chinas AVIC announced Thursday that it will launch an upgraded version of the domestically-developed Wing Loong UAS family in 2018, local media reports. The new modernized Wing Loong ID UAV will...
Five Chinese Heavy Transport Aircraft ‘Y-20’ Enters Into Service
China has begun operating at least five domestically-developed heavy transport aircraft, the Y-20 in West China recently, Global Times reports citing experts from news portal guancha.cn on Wednesday
China’s Wing Loong II Killer Drone Fires 5 Missiles in Single Sortie
The Wing Loong II unmanned aerial system (UAS) has hit five targets in succession with five different types of missiles in a single sortie, setting a new live firing record...
China-made AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
Chinas first home-grown amphibious aircraft AG600, has completed its maiden flight in Zhuhai. The large amphibious aircraft AG600, code named "Kunlong," flew from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in the city...
China’s Amphibious Aircraft Clears Technical Quality Assessment for Its Maiden Flight
Chinese home-grown amphibious aircraft, AG600 has cleared the official technical quality assessment for its maiden flight. Designed to be the world's largest amphibious aircraft, the 37-meter-long AG600 has a wingspan of...
Chinese Yun-9 Tactical Transport Plane Ready for Combat Missions
Chinese military transport aircraft Yun-9 is ready for combat mission following the completion of exercises involving the aircraft in the South China Sea. The Yun-9, a medium sized tactical transport plane...
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Ukroboronprom, Rheinmetall to Establish JV for Joint Artillery Ammo Production in Ukraine
Ukraine’s state-owned defense company Ukroboronprom has signed a new memorandum of cooperation with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, exploring the creation of another joint venture focused on producing artillery ammunition inside Ukraine
Thales Unveils New Long-range Radar for Civil, Military Air Traffic Control
Thales has introduced TRAC SIGMA, a new L-band primary surveillance radar designed to manage both civil and military air traffic in increasingly crowded airspace
Dutch, Colombian Marines Conduct First Joint Jungle River Drills Near Caribbean
For the first time, Dutch and Colombian marines have conducted an intensive joint training exercise focused on jungle river operations and amphibious warfare in northern Colombia
U.K. MOD Receives First Airbus H145 to Replace Retired Puma Fleet in Cyprus, Brunei
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) has taken delivery of the first of six Airbus H145 helicopters, marking the start of a fleet replacement program for the now-retired Puma aircraft operating in Cyprus and Brunei
U.S. Approves AMRAAM, Sidewinder Missile Sales to Turkey Worth $304M
Russia's Geran-3 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Ready for Operations
Taiwan Worried over China-Developed Tactics in Indo-Pak Aerial Engagement
AeroVironment Unveils Red Dragon Kamikaze Drone with 400km Range
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...
