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UK MOD Orders Threat Simulation Equipment For A400M Transport Plane

November 13, 2017 @ 07:39 AM

Leonardo has announced a contract on Sunday, signed with the UK Ministry of Defence, to provide equipment that will simulate radar threats to the RAFs new A400M transport aircraft prior to take-off. By simulating threat radars while the aircraft is still on the ground, commanders will be able to ensure that the complex defensive aids suite fitted to the A400M will function correctly during flight and can, therefore, make an evidence-based decision on whether or not to commit to a mission in hostile territory
China Unveils High-speed VTOL Attack, Reconnaissance Drone

November 12, 2017 @ 09:55 PM

China has revealed a high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) attack drone fitted with a unique eight rotor electrical engines. The eight rotors enable the 170 Kg maximum-take-off-weight drone to achieve a top speed of 60kmph at an altitude of 3000 meters which is nearly twice of conventional VTOL drones equipped with four rotor engines
Test-Firing of Brahmos Cruise Missile from Sukhoi-30MKI in Late November

November 12, 2017 @ 12:20 PM

Final preparations for test firing of the Brahmos Cruise Missile from the belly of a Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft are being made for possible launch in late November. "Some 20-30 hours of flying with the 2
Ukrainian New Tactical Drone, ‘Horlytsya’ Completes First Flight

November 12, 2017 @ 10:55 AM

Ukraine has performed the first flight of a prototype of new tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), ‘Horlytsya. "Today, the first flight tests of the operational-tactical UAV "Horlytsya", produced by the "Antonov" state enterprise, have already taken place
Israel Defense Force Patriot Missile Intercepts Syrian Drone in Golan Heights

November 12, 2017 @ 10:33 AM

The Israeli Defense Force has reportedly intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that attempted to infiltrate Israeli airspace in the Golan Heights. “Moments ago, the IDF used a Patriot Missile to intercept a UAV that attempted to infiltrate Israeli airspace in the Golan Heights,” the IDF spokesperson tweeted about the incident on the microblogging website
Chinese J-20 Fighter, Y-20 Transport Aircraft Designs Finalized, Ready for Mass Production:...

November 12, 2017 @ 10:19 AM

China's J-20 and Y-20 have begun training together, and many pilots are able to fly other new types of fighters in formation and are combat-ready, Chinese military experts said. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's new weapons have developed significantly in the past five years
Turkey Completes Purchase of S-400 Air Defense System from Russia

November 12, 2017 @ 10:10 AM

Turkey has completed the formal purchase of S-400 long range anti-aircraft missile defense system from Russia "In addition to the S-400, Turkey also made preliminary agreements with the Eurosam countries to develop, produce and use the air defense system in order to improve its long-term domestic national capacity," Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli was quoted as saying by Anadolu news agency Saturday. "We especially aim to have our own technology," the minister added
Bell Helicopter’ Jet Ranger X Helicopter Receives Certification by EASA

November 12, 2017 @ 09:59 AM

Bell Helicopters Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has received a certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “We are hosting our first Bell 505 European operators this month at our Bell Training Academy in Fort Worth and the first aircraft in the region is scheduled to be delivered at the beginning of 2018,” Glenn Isbell, executive vice president, Customer Support and Services said in a statement Sunday during the ongoing Dubai Air Show
First Three F-35A Lighting II Fighter Jets Arrive At Norway's Ørland Air...

November 11, 2017 @ 01:56 PM

Norway takes delivery of first three F-35A Lighting II aircraft from the US firm Lockheed Martin in a ceremony at Ørland Air Base, on Friday. “We mark the start of a new era for the Norwegian Armed Forces,” said Norways Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen
MBDA To Present 'SmartGlider' Guided Weapon System At Dubai Airshow 2017

November 11, 2017 @ 01:39 PM

MBDA will present SmartGlider, a new family of air launched guided weapons, at Dubai Airshow starting tomorrow, for the first time outside Europe. “We are seeing a huge interest in the SmartGlider family from the region”, states Florent Duleux, MBDA Vice-President Middle East

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