China launched the third Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD), and second Type-054 frigate ordered by the Pakistan Navy at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard today. Development work on Type 075 helicopter carriers began in 2011
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) gave its seal of approval for the return to service of a modified version of the Boeing 737 MAX airplane. It mandated a package of software upgrades, electrical working rework, maintenance checks, operations manual updates and crew training which will allow the plane to fly safely in European skies after almost two years on the ground
A NATO customer has awarded Rheinmetall a contract valued €25 million for modern artillery ammunition. The Groups South African subsidiary, Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd
India's DRDO will display the take-off of the Naval Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) at the Republic Day parade on January 26. A tableaux depicting the launch of the LCA from the INS Vikramaditya carrier will form part of the DRDOs exhibits at the parade
Russias state-owned Rostec has announced the development of a new long-range interceptor designated MiG-41 (PAK DP) to replace MiG-31 jets. MiG-31 fighters first entered service in 1981
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By 2023 Turkeys defense industry targets $27 billion in turnover, $10 billion in exports and employment for approximately 80,000 people, according to Ismail Demir, the chairperson of the Presidency of the Defense Industries (SSB). In comparison, current Turkish defense exports total $3 billion and turnover is $12 billion
Northrop Grumman Corporation conducted a validation ground test of an extended length 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) today in Promontory. This variation of the companys GEM 63 strap-on booster was developed in partnership with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to provide additional lift capability to the Vulcan Centaur rocket
The Russian Defense Ministry will receive five fifth-generation Su-57 fighters by the end of this year. "Five multifunctional fighters of the fifth generation Su-57 will be handed over by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft plant to the Russian Armed Forces this year," the government of Khabarovsk Territory said in a statement
Indias Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has exported nearly $48.6 million (INR 354