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Boeing to Develop Large Lightweight Wings to Accommodate Fuel-efficient Engines

January 20, 2023 @ 12:17 PM

Boeing is leading a team tasked to develop a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) to accommodate advanced propulsion systems for fuel-efficient aircraft. The technologies demonstrated and tested as part of the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) program will inform future designs and could lead to breakthrough aerodynamics and fuel efficiency gains
Aero Vodochody Delivers Final Modernized L-159 to Czech Army

January 20, 2023 @ 11:51 AM

Czech company Aero Vodochody completed the prescribed repairs (PP16) on all 16 single-seat L-159 ALCA aircraft and handed over the last one to the Czech Air Force. The L-159s have been extended for another eight years and other technical improvements have been made
Some Foreign Buyers of Russian Defense Products Delaying Payments: Putin

January 20, 2023 @ 11:37 AM

Export customers of Russian equipment are deferring payments, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with workers at the Obukhov plant, which is part of the Almaz-Antey concern. “Some of our foreign customers, unfortunately, do not fulfill their obligations in full
Israel Aerospace Unveils POINT BLANK Hand-launched Electro-optical Guided Missile

January 20, 2023 @ 11:05 AM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its POINT BLANK electro-optically guided missile, that can be carried in a soldiers backpack. The system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level, with an independent and organic capability
Ukraine’s Missile Strike Fright Pushes Russia to Erect Pantsirs over Moscow Rooftops...

January 20, 2023 @ 07:31 AM

Fear of Ukrainian missiles blitzing over capital Moscow has forced Russia to deploy Pantsir-S1 air defense systems on the top of several defense and administrative buildings. The Pantsir short-to-medium-range systems are used to defend against aircraft including drones, helicopters, and cruise missiles
Ukraine to Get Archer Self-Propelled Guns, CV90 IFVs, Leclerc Tanks

January 19, 2023 @ 01:30 PM

Ukraine is likely to get Archer self-propelled guns and CV90 infantry fighting vehicles fro, Sweden, and Leclerc tanks from France. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was quoted as saying by
Australia Earmarks $2B for Black Hawk Helicopters

January 19, 2023 @ 01:05 PM

Australias defence ministry is buying 40 Black Hawk helicopters for $1.96 billion to replace the Armys ageing MRH-90 Taipan choppers
Russian Buk SAMs Destroy Over 60 Targets in Ukraine, MoD Says

January 19, 2023 @ 12:14 PM

Russian Army's Buk medium-range air defense systems have destroyed over 60 targets during the combat operations in Ukraine, reported on Wednesday the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Russians have labelled the latest Buk-M3 as the "drone destroyer
China Tests Quick Deployment with Y-20 Transport Aircraft

January 19, 2023 @ 07:45 AM

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Forces surface-to-air missile unit for the first time tested its quick deployment capability by flying with Y-20 large transport aircraft during recent exercises. Long-range, rapid deployment of heavy surface-to-air missiles has great tactical and even strategic significance, as it enables the PLA to enhance regional air defense in a flexible manner, a Chinese military expert who requested anonymity told the
Thales to Maintain and Support S1850M Radar

January 19, 2023 @ 06:43 AM

Thales has agreed to support S1850M Long Range Air Surveillance Radars under a contract signed with OCCAR (Organization for Joint Armament Co-operation) on behalf of the French, Italian and UK Navies. This new substantial service contract covers a period of 3 years, with an additional optional 2 years

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