Singapore is setting its sights on becoming a hub for hydrogen-fueled large commercial planes, as outlined by the Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee. Formed after the Cooperation Agreement signing in February 2022, involving Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, the committee has been scrutinizing the feasibility of hydrogen fuel in Singapore's aviation decarbonization efforts
The Singapore Airshow 2024 witnessed the international debut of China's Z-10ME attack helicopter. The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased a range of military and civilian aircraft at the Changi Exhibition Center including fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, trainers, drones, special operations aircraft, and emergency rescue aircraft
Schiebel, along with Korean defense firms Hanwha Systems and UI Helicopter, has secured a contract from the Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) to deliver the Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) CAMCOPTER S-300 Unmanned Air System (UAS) for the South Korean Ministry of Defense (MOD). The contract, signed with Hanwha Systems, is for the supply of the S-300 for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions for the South Korean Navy and Marine Corps
Israeli defense technology firm Elbit Systems has recently unveiled its latest addition to the Hermes family, the Hermes 650 Spark, a tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This Next Generation UAS is designed to meet the changing demands of the aerospace and defense industries, providing enhanced endurance, versatility, and cost-effective performance across land, air, and sea operations
Russias Siberian Aviation Research Institute has concluded the first flight tests of the TVS-2MS Partizan heavy transport drone. The initial flight, conducted in manned mode by test pilot Vladimir Barsuk, lasted 20 minutes and included flying at an ultra-low speed for an aircraft, reaching 50 km/h
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that more than 30,000 NATO troops and over 1,000 armored vehicles have been deployed to the borders of Russia and Belarus. Lukashenko's remarks were reported by the Telegram channel "
Argentina has taken delivery of the second Embraer ERJ 140 LR (Long Range) military transport aircraft at the Aeroparque Military Air Station (AMA) in Buenos Aires. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, who emphasized the government's commitment to revitalizing and equipping the Argentine Armed Forces
Houthi air defense systems have allegedly intercepted an American MQ-9A "Reaper" reconnaissance and attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the vicinity of Hodeidah, Yemen. As of now, the U
The Chinese Air Force has equipped its J-20 aircraft with sensors which will enable them to function as early warning aircraft in addition to their role as fighter jets. This transformation is part of an ongoing initiative led by the Wang Hai Air Group combat unit, which has been entrusted with training J-20 pilots and exploring the extensive capabilities of these aircraft
The Iranian Ministry of Defense has unveiled ingeniously developed an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) defense system as well as a low-altitude air defense (LAAD) system. The new systems were displayed in the capital Tehran on Saturday with Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani in attendance