Pilatus
Pilatus is a Swiss aerospace manufacturer known for its production of versatile aircraft, including trainers and turboprop aircraft.
Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers
The Netherlands has signed contracts for the purchase of eight Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft and four flight simulators to replace the aging Pilatus PC-7 fleet. The PC-7 MKX is an...
PLA Soldiers “Earned Victory” over Indian Troops in Galwan Valley Clash: Chinese...
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers “earned victory” over Indian troops in the Galwan Valley clash during June 2020, reports in Chinese state-run media have claimed. In a
French Air Force Orders Nine Pilatus PC-21 Training Aircraft
The French Air Force has ordered nine Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft to add to the 17 planes it purchased in 2017. The PC-21s will be deployed to train future military pilots...
Netherlands Air Force Grounds Pilatus PC-7 Aircraft After Corrosion Found in Some
The Netherlands Ministry Defense has temporarily grounded its fleet of Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft after corrosion caused by moisture was found on a number of the airplanes during maintenance....
French AF Pilot to Train on Pilatus PC21 Turboprops Starting 2019
The first two Pilatus PC21 turboprop trainers to train French fighter pilots landed at Cognac air base on August 30, 2018 for pre-delivery controls. The aircraft will become part of a...
Australia's Air Force Chief Pilots First Flight OF Pilatus PC-21 Training System
Australia's Chief of Air Force has completed first flight in the Lockheed Martin's AIR 5428 Pilatus PC-21 Pilot Training System. The Chief of Air Force's first flight of the in-service...
India Not Extending Maintenance Deal For Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainers
Indian government has decided to not extend the contract to maintain the Air Forces 75 PC-7 Turbo Trainers which was expired in December 2016. Manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland, the...
Pilatus Sells 17 PC-21 Trainers To French Air Force
Pilatus Aircraft has signed 300 million Swiss francs (US$292.2 million) contract to sell 21 PC-21 advanced trainers, of which 17 are for the French Air Force and two each for...
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U.K. Navy's F-35 Jet Stranded in India Fixed, Trial Flight Today
The British F-35B Lightning II fighter jet, which had been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for more than a month, has been repaired and is expected to conduct a trial flight today, according to airport officials
Portugal to Participate as "Observer" in European Sixth Generation Fighter Jet Programs
Portugal has officially announced it will participate as an observer in one of Europe’s sixth-generation fighter jet programs, signaling a sharp turn toward European defense cooperation and away from U
Turkey to Unveil Directed-Energy Weapon Mounted on Tracked Vehicle at IDEF 2025
Turkey is set to debut its ALKA-KAPLAN directed-energy weapon system at the upcoming IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul, combining a high-powered laser and jamming system with a hybrid tracked combat vehicle
Civilians Loot Weapons from Turkish Ship Seized by Breakaway Somali State, Puntland
Some weapons on-board a Turkish vessel seized by marine forces from Somali breakaway state, Puntland have reportedly been offloaded and fallen into civilian hands
India's L&T Delivers First Set of Wing Assemblies for LCA Mk1A Fighter
Ukrainian MP Accused of Enabling Russian Infiltration of Anti-Corruption Bureau
Bangladesh Air Force’s Chinese-made Jet Crashes into School during Class, Killing 19
Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
Bad Weather Helps Russia Strike Ukrainian Targets with Drones, Missiles
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...