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First Flight of "Completely Russian" MC-21 Airliner by End 2023: UAC Chief
June 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PMRussias troubled MC-21 airliner program which had to replace several imported components with locally-developed ones to get past Western sanctions, will mark its first flight by the end of 2024. Key components which were replaced include an all new engine, designated PD-14, avionics and wings made of composites
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General Electric, HAL Sign MoU to Produce F414 Engines for India’s LCA...
June 22, 2023 @ 01:18 PMEngine manufacturer GE Aerospace today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture its F414 engine in India that will power the 4.5 generation Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark II fighter jet program
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Romania Buys Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS from Israel
June 22, 2023 @ 05:38 AMRomanias defense ministry awarded Elbit Systems $180 million for three Watchkeeper X tactical UAS. “Elbit Systems announced today, further to its announcement of December 21, 2022, that it received a first purchase order worth approximately $180 million to supply the first three out of a maximum seven Watchkeeper X tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as part of a framework contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defense with a maximum value of approximately $410 million (1
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Japan Navy Buys Additional MCH-101 Helicopters
June 21, 2023 @ 07:20 AMLeonardo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) signed a contract for additional MCH-101 naval helicopters for the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The MCH-101 is a license-built version of the Leonardo AW101 helicopter
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Denmark Oks Ukraine Military Package worth €2.95B
June 20, 2023 @ 12:57 PMThe Parliament of Denmark (Folketing) has approved a fresh package of military assistance to Ukraine for 2023-2028, totaling €2.95 billion ($3
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MBDA Details Europe’s First Hypersonic Interceptor
June 20, 2023 @ 11:21 AMPan-European missile manufacturer MBDA revealed details regarding the HYDIS2 project that aims to develop a hypersonic interceptor. The company has signed letters of intent with France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands to launch a concept stage for the Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Study (HYDIS2), which would introduce several designs before choosing one, officials told
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Romania 'Warns' Naval Group to Sign Gowind Warship Contract or be eliminated...
June 20, 2023 @ 09:30 AMRomanias defense ministry (MApN) has issued an ultimatum to Frances Naval Group to finalize the Gowind corvette contract soon or risk forfeiting to the subsequent contender. This was reported by Defense Romania on June 14, 2023
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Primoco UAV, Airbus Defence to Cooperate on Drones
June 20, 2023 @ 05:19 AMCzech drone maker Primoco UAV SE has signed Memorandum of understanding with Airbus Defence and Space and its affiliate, Airbus DS Airborne Solutions, on cooperation in the area of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Primoco UAS are compliant with the latest European Union UAS regulation and NATO EMAR and STANAG standards
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Belgium’s ScioTeq to Support General Atomics’ Detect and Avoid Program
June 20, 2023 @ 05:09 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has selected Belgium-based ScioTeq to supply a certified processor and display for its Detect and Avoid (DAA) solution
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Indonesia Orders Thales’ Long-Range Military Radars
June 19, 2023 @ 12:40 PMIndonesia has bought 13 GM400a long-range radars produced by French company Thales to boost airspace surveillance efforts across its archipelago. State-owned PT Len Industri and Thales said in a joint statement that the
Russia’s Superjet Powered by Domestic PD-8 Engine Performs Maiden Flight
France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...
Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Target U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Twice
Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...