The upcoming South Korean KF-21 'Boramae' fighter jet could fly into the Philippines Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) procurement program which already has the Saab Gripen and the F-16 in its short-list. The KF-21 is currently in its flight test program and is slated to join the Philippines Air Force sometime in 2026
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu today announced a "Slowdown" of the military operations in Ukraine due to the "desire to avoid civilian casualties." "During the special operation, we strictly observe the norms of humanitarian law
The “Stop F-35” initiative that opposes the Swiss governments plan to acquire 36 new F-35 Lightning II fighters from Americas Lockheed Martin handed over 103,000 certified signatures to the Federal Chancellery on August 16, to challenge the deal. Swiss parliament in 2019 approved a nearly $6 billion) deal to buy the jets after it evaluated Boeings Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale and Airbus Eurofighter Typhoon
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals to fortify access and restore semiconductor chip supply chains underpinning modern communications, travel, national security, and manufacturing amid global shortages. Longer-term solutions require research, development, and innovative breakthroughs that will transform future technological performance and scalability
Russia's latest fighter jet, the fifth-generation 'Checkmate' will have its communications system showcased at the upcoming ARMY-2022 event near Moscow."Nizhny Novgorod NPP "Polet" (defense electronics enterprise) will demonstrate the latest communication equipment for aviation, including the latest complex of communication equipment for the fifth-generation checkmate light tactical fighter," a press release from Rostec, the holding company of several Russian defense and high-tech enterprises said
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The L-39NG trainer jet developed by Czech company Aero Vodochody has obtained certification for worldwide sale. The first production L-39NG is expected to fly by the end of 2022
Estonia and Latvia on Monday took initial steps to jointly procure mid-range air defense systems. Five to seven manufacturers worldwide are expected to compete for deal
Russias first unmanned racing electric car BRT-8D will be utilizing key suspension parts made by Rostec using 3D printing manufacturing process. The 3D printed parts are made by 3D printing at the Center for Additive Technologies of the State Corporation