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.
New Chinese Armed Helicopter ‘Z-19E’ Makes Maiden Flight
Chinas Z-19E armed helicopter made its maiden flight Thursday in Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry, the latest narrow-body tandem-seat armed helicopter was developed to...
US Cyber Attacks, Sabotage Behind North Korea’s Missile launch Failures?
Fingers are being pointed at the USs cyber-warfare capability for North Koreas repeated missile launch failures. A missile test soon after Pyongyang threatened “nuclear justice” against the US ended in failure...
China's Attack, Reconnaissance Drone, Wing Loong II Marks First Flight
Chinas indigenous Wing-Loong II reconnaissance and strike multi-role endurance Unmanned Aircraft System has completed its maiden flight. The UAS made its first appearance on the runway of a highland airfield in...
China’s ATR-72 Competitor, MA700 Turboprop Aircraft Passes Initial Design Review
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) developed MA700 turboprop aircraft designed for operation of short-haul regional routes has passed its initial design review. The MA700 aircraft is touted as a...
China Looks To Export Latest Stealth Fighter Jet
China plans to sell its newly tested improvised version of its stealth fighter FC-31 Gryfalcon jet at a price much lesser than its western counterparts. According to Fu Qianshao, an aircraft...
Sudan Is Customer For Six Chinese FTC-2000 Trainer Jets
Sudan has ordered Six FTC-2000 jet trainers, which are the export version of China's JL-9 aircraft, from Guizhou Aircraft Industries Corporation (GAIC). The deal was disclosed by Guizhou Aircraft Industries Corporation...
Is the JF-20 Stealth Fighter, A MiG-1.44 in Chinese Colors?
Is the Chinese J-20 Stealth fighter Jet which made its world debut at last weeks Air Show China 2016 inspired by the MiG 1.44, a project most likely abandoned in...
China Developing Cargo Jet Based on Y-20 Military Transport
China is developing a civil variant of its Y-20 heavy strategic transport aircraft, the Y-20F-100, to boost its civilian sector. Designers at the Aviation Industry Corp of China are doing preliminary...
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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...
