IRKUT Corporation
Russia Could Soon Develop VTOL Stealth Jets for its Helicopter Carriers
Russian aircraft manufacturer, Yakovlev is ready to start work on a fifth generation vertical take off and landing (VTOL) fighter jet. These jets-probably based on the Su-57 stealth jet or also...
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...
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Denmark Receives First Armored Personnel Carriers from Finland’s Patria
Denmark has taken delivery of first two armored personnel carriers (APCs) from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria
Turkey Unveils ‘Steel Dome’ Air Defense Shield
Turkey has officially launched its ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system, a nationwide shield designed to counter aerial threats from drones to ballistic missiles
Russian Jamming Suspected as European Commission President's Plane Loses Navigation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane was forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after suspected Russian GPS jamming disrupted navigation systems
Aero Vodochody Delivers Final Overhauled L-39ZA Aircraft to Bulgarian Air Force
Czech firm AERO Vodochody has completed the overhaul and partial modernization of four L-39ZA Albatros aircraft for the Bulgarian Air Force, with the final aircraft delivered in August
China to Debut Several New Aircraft at Sept 3 Parade
China will introduce multiple new types of military aircraft at its Victory Day (V-Day) parade in Beijing on September 3, an event marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
Fincantieri Signs Naval Cooperation Deal With PGZ to Support Polish Submarine Program
Israel MoD to Boycott DSEI 2025 Arms Show after U.K. Bans Israeli...
Portugal Receives First Embraer A-29N Super Tucanos
Russia Develops AI Target-Locking Drone Tech Resistant to Electronic Warfare
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...