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.
Thai Navy to Pay in Yearly Instalments for Chinese Submarines
The Royal Thai Navy is pushing to pay yearly instalments for the two diesel-powered Yuan Class S26T submarines it is intending to purchase from China. Last year, the Navys budget was...
Chinese Y-20 Tansport Plane Could Be Powered by Domestic Engines
The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the maker of the Y-20 hinted at switching to domestically developed engines with a high bypass ratio Chinese state media reported that last...
First Fight for China’s Ship-borne Helicopter Drone
China's first ship-borne lightweight helicopter drone has recently made its maiden flight. The AR-500B drone will be deployed abroad smaller vessels including corvettes and coast guard ships for missions like patrol...
China's Black Hawk Competitor, Z-20 helicopter, to have Multiple Variants
The Z-20 helicopter, Chinas answer to Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, could have new variants to perform anti-submarine warfare, patrol and reconnaissance missions. “The Z-20 helicopter can be modified into special-mission variants...
Artificial Intelligence-based Instructors for Chinese Trainer Jets
China's future fighter jets could feature artificial intelligence (AI) based instructors to improve cadets learning. A virtual tactical training system (to be installed on future trainer jets) could be used to...
Nigeria Receives Four Chinese Wing Loong II Attack Drones
Nigeria is believed to have received four Chinese-made Wing Loong II attack drones out of an order of eight. “The Wing Loong II, which can remain airborne for 31hrs in Intelligence,...
China’s AR-500C Unmanned Surveillance Helicopter Completes High Altitude Test in Tibet...
China on Sunday successfully tested its AR-500C Unmanned Helicopter in Tibet completing its most important high altitude test amidst the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s stand- off with Indian troops. Several images...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Completes First Sea-Based Test Flight
Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) announced its large amphibious aircraft, the AG600, had completed its first sea-based test flight on Sunday. The test flight demonstrated the aircraft's ability to operate...
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Singapore Grounds F-16 Flights Following Crash
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced the continuation of its temporary suspension of training flights for its F-16 fleet following a recent crash at Tengah Air Base
South Korea Opens Talks to Export KF-21 Jets to the Philippines
A South Korean delegation attending the DSA-2024 event in Malaysia last week engaged with their counterparts from the Philippines to explore the potential export of the KF-21 fighter jet and submarines, in addition to discussing an increased procurement of FA-50 fighters
Malaysia to Order More South Korean FA-50 Jets?
Malaysia is reportedly considering acquiring additional FA-50 combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), one year after purchasing 18 units in the Block 20 configuration
S.Korean KF-21 Jet Project Cost Reduced, Indonesia Will Get to Pay Lower Contribution
A reduction in the cost of the South Korean KF-21 fighter jet from 8
Fincantieri Buys Leonardo's Submarine Business for €415M
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced on Thursday the acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater Armament Systems (UAS) for an enterprise value of €415 million
U.K. Completes Quantum Navigation Flight Trials Unaffected by Jamming
U.K. MoD Selects L3 Harris to deliver 50 T4 Explosive Ordnance Disposal...
Polish WB Group Creates Attack Drone with "100s of Km" Range
KONGSBERG, Diehl Defence, MBDA to Jointly Develop Super Sonic Strike Missile
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...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...