Virgin Atlantic has conducted the first transatlantic flight utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) aboard a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, departing from London's Heathrow and landing at New York's JFK airport. This flight, supported by government funding, aims to showcase the feasibility of a greener approach to aviation
Russia's Su-57 fighter is being prepared to simultaneously carry multiple drones for attack, reconnaissance and electronic warfare functions effectively upgrading the aircraft to a sixth-generation stealth jet. This will make it the first fighter jet in the world to be equipped with multiple drones to meet different mission profiles and put in direct competition with the sixth-generation fighters under development in the U
Indonesian firm PTDI finalized an agreement with Linkfield Technologies to procure 25 N219 aircraft tailored to specific end-user needs in China. The agreement was signed during Aero Asia 2023 exhibition held at Zhuhai International Airshow Center from November 23-26
Elbit Systems Ltd. has clinched a contract from Airbus Defense and Space to supply Direct Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) and Infrared (IR) Missile Warning Systems for the installation on the MRTT A330 refueling aircraft destined for Canada
HENSOLDT, in collaboration with RAFAEL, is advancing its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system for deployment on naval vessels, showcasing its efficacy in neutralizing air defense radars during test campaigns. On November 27, HENSOLDT said it has initiated a collaboration with RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Haifa/Israel, to develop electronic protection capabilities for naval vessels
Israeli forces dismissed two officers, including a commander, for withdrawing during an ambush by Palestinian fighters in the northern Gaza Strip. This was reported by Tel Aviv-based
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) is gearing up for debut flights of its unmanned combat aircraft ANKA-3 and national combat aircraft KAAN. ANKA-3, featuring an advanced "flying wing" design, is now poised for its inaugural flight after undergoing enhancements in structure, subsystems, and radar visibility
Portugal's Navy has inked a deal with Damen Shipyards Group for the creation of an advanced multi-Purpose Vessel, measuring 107 meters. Funded by the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility as part of NextGenerationEU, the contract covers design, construction, and outfitting
In a new twist to Thailand's quest to acquire a Chinese submarine, its Navy chief, Adm Adung Phan-iam has said that the offered Chinese engine, CHD620 is actually a licenced-manufactured version of the German MTU396 engine. Germany had earlier refused to give the MTU 396 powerplant as part of the Chinese submarine sale to Thailand
MBDA and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation, exploring new areas such as integrating MBDA weapons like SPEAR, ASRAAM, and Brimstone onto KAI platforms like KF-21 and FA-50. The agreement will see the companies explore new opportunities for the integration of new MBDA weapons onto KAI platforms and the export of both together via a joint marketing approach