An LCA Tejas fighter in final operational clearance (FOC) mode, loaded with its full complement of weapons, will be displayed at Aero India 2023. The FOC mode display indicates that the aircraft is ready to be inducted into air force service or to be exported
An object resembling a large baloon was spotted in the U.S
Ukraines Ministry of Defense bought 105 Vector surveillance drones from the Germanys Quantum-Systems GmbH. The drones will reportedly be funded by the German Government
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italys Police Force) announced today the delivery of the operators first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids. The handover was performed at Leonardos Vergiate assembly line (Varese) during an official ceremony in presence of representatives from the customer and the company
The consortium formed by Sabena technics and Thales will upgrade the French Air and Space Forces fleet of CN-235 twin-turboprop tactical transport and logistics aircraft. The 27 CN-235s will be upgraded with state-of-the-art avionics to allow integration into general air traffic, significantly enhance capabilities for tactical and public service operations, increase fleet availability and extend service life to 2040 and beyond
Japan has agreed to collaborate with the U.S
Elbit Systems has won a nearly $180 million from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) to provide, operate and maintain the new Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Forces (IAF) F-16 fleet. The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will include operation and maintenance services
Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi said the joint Hangor-class submarine project between China and his country is progressing steadily. In an interview with Chinese government-owned Global Times, Admiral Niazi said these boats are now under various stages of construction in the two countries
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was shot down in a friendly fire by an Osa air defense system on January 7. "A Ukrainian Osa missile air defense system downed its own, Ukrainian, MiG-29
Elbit Systems won a contract valued approximately $107 million to provide, operate and maintain the new Main Battle Tank (MBT) simulation and training centers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Armored Corps. The new training centers will train commanders and soldiers of the Armored Corps and will maintain readiness of both regular and reserve units