General Atomics showed an image of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drone mounted with weapons made by an Emirati firm at IDEX 2023 sparking rumors that a deal for the U.A
Chinas large display at IDEX 2013 includes models of the FC-31 (J-31) stealth jet, LY-80B and FD-2000 air defense systems, besides Mountain Cat all-terrain vehicles and several drones. Led by China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND), nine arms trade companies are participating in the 16th edition of IDEX in Abu Dhabi, the administration said in a press release sent to the
Japan's new flagship H3 rocket aborted its first-ever launch attempt on Friday from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, on what would have been its maiden flight. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said two LE-9 engines that power the vehicle's core stage ignited, but one of its two solid rocket boosters did not
Israels Elbit Systems will present the Skylark 3 Hybrid UAS and Hermes 900 MALE UAS at the IDEX 2023 exhibition taking place in the United Arab Emirates next week. The 2021 edition of the IDEX marked the first participation of Israeli companies in a U
Embraer and Lockheed Martin are trying to sell multi-mission tactical air transport aircraft, C-390 Millennium and C-130J, to the Indian Air Force. The IAF issued a Request for Information (RFI) in December to acquire a medium transport aircraft (MTA) which has the capability of lifting 18-30 tones
United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s military equipment firm, EDGE Group has acquired a 50% stake in Estonian robotic infantry vehicle manufacturer, Milrem Robotics for an unspecifified sum. Milrem Robotics CEO and founder Kuldar Väärsi told local media
Indias state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to sign an export contract with Argentina for a "smaller aviation product," even as it is negotiating with that country to sell its LCA Tejas aircraft. HAL chairman and M
Gripen E, Saabs entry to Indias Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) contest, is hoping to bag contracts from the Philippines and Colombia. In an exclusive talk with Defense Mirror at the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru, Richard Smith, Deputy Head of Sales and Marketing - Gripen, said Saab is looking at Colombia, Peru and the Philippines as prospective buyers of the Gripen E combat jet
Ahead of the Aero India show, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has created quite a buzz with the announcement of its all-new project- the creation of the Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer-42 (HLFT-42).HLFT-42 is the ‘Next Gen Supersonic Trainer that will play a “critical role” in modern combat aircraft training with state-of-the-art avionics like Active Electronically Scanned Array, Electronic Warfare Suite, Infrared Search and Track with Fly by Wire control system, HAL said in a February 10 press release
Saab said it is expecting a request for proposal (RFP) from India for 114 Gripen fighters under its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft Project. Gripen E is pitted against Boeings F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (U