Rolls-Royce and Reaction Engines today announced a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems and explore applications for Reaction Engines thermal management technology within civil and defence aerospace gas turbine engines and hybrid-electric systems. “We have been working closely with Reaction Engines for the past two years, including exploring the potential of high-Mach systems for defence applications, and I am delighted that we are able to strengthen that relationship,” said Mark Thompson, Director of Global Strategy & Business Development, Rolls-Royce
Russia began exporting its latest AK-12 assault rifle, dubbed ‘baby Kalashniov to neighboring countries, according to Dmitry Tarasov, General Director of the Kalashnikov Concern. Tarasov did not name the states to which weapons are exported in comments made to the Russian media
Russias Advanced Research Foundation will display “Cyclocopter” drone at Army-2020 Forum to be held next month. Tests of the unmanned aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing, was concluded recently
China's Navy deployed its latest long range bomber, the H-6J that flew along with the H-6G during a recent drill in the South China Sea. Chinese media reported that the H-6J can carry seven YJ-12 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, with six under the wings and one in the weapon bay
Team Eurofighter will have to submit its best and final offer (BAFO) for supply of
Indonesia is still committed to a 2018 deal over the purchase of Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets, said Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi, ambassador of Indonesia to Moscow. Supriyadi said his country "will not walk away from the deal" when asked in an interview by a Russian publication on July 24 whether his country had given in to pressure from the US to abandon the purchase
The first Heron TP UAV, meant for supply to Germany, produced by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) completed its first flight in Israel today. The UAV was modified according to the requirements of the German Ministry of Defense (MoD) as per an agreement signed with the Israeli MoD in June 2018
Spanish Navantia Shipyard launched the first of five corvettes for the Saudi Royal Navy launched a new warship as part of a joint project with Spain to build five vessels. The Avanti 2200 Corvette was inaugurated at the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Spain
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been lambasted for his decision to buy second-hand Eurofighter jets from Austria, with some Lawmakers demanding that he go ahead with the Russian Su-35 fighters whose purchase is already in the pipeline. “Prabowo has not discussed the purchase with us
Chinas J-20 stealth fighter jet won a Gold Medal for ‘Appearance Design awarded by the countrys National Intellectual Property Administration (NIPA) The Gold Medal was given during the China Patent Award ceremony on July 14. This is the first time for the Chengdu Aircraft Design & Research Institute (CADI), a division of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), to won such a national-level patent award