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Israel to Order 18 CH-53K Choppers for $3.4B

July 31, 2021 @ 06:31 AM

Israel is likely to place an order for 18 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters worth $3.4 billion, now that it has received the green light from the United States
Thales, IIIT Delhi Sign MoU on Complex Microprocessor Research

July 28, 2021 @ 02:31 PM

Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-D) to enable collaborative research and development in the field of Open Hardware and other allied subjects. The collaboration will enable co-development of complex microprocessor architectures and multi-core processing systems using configurations available with the RISC-V open ISA specification, Thales said in a release Tuesday
Russia Initiates Fifth-Gen Carrier Based VTOL Aircraft Project

July 26, 2021 @ 02:51 PM

Russias MiG Corporation has initiated work on a fifth-gen carrier Based Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. "Now (the project) is in a stage of computer modeling, the first prototypes of the machine are planned to be released in the next few years,"
Oshkosh Defense, Partners Enter Concept Design Phase of U.S. Army’s OMFV Program...

July 24, 2021 @ 05:47 AM

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New Russian Stealth Jet Could 'Checkmate' Chinese FC-31 in International Market: Chinese...

July 23, 2021 @ 07:35 AM

Russias new prototype fifth-generation fighter jet, project name “Checkmate” unveiled in the recently held MAKS-2021 may prove as hurdle in the market performance of the Chinese stealth fighter jet, the FC-31, on the international arms market. Russian firm Sukhoi developed the new fighter under the LTS program, a Russian acronym for the Light Tactical Aircraft
UAC-Shvabe to Develop Electro-Optical Sighting for New Russian Jet, LTS Checkmate

July 22, 2021 @ 11:13 AM

Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and Shvabe Holding, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec entered into an agreement Thursday to develop KOEPS-75 24-hour electro-optical sighting system for the countrys brand new jet, the‘Checkmate Single Engine Light Stealth Fighter (LTS). The agreement was signed by the General Director of UAC Yuri Slyusar and the head of the Shvabe holding Alexei Patrikeev during MAKS 2021 Airshow
All-new Engine to Power Upcoming Russian Regional Aircraft to Replace An-24, Yak-40...

July 15, 2021 @ 02:11 PM

Russias Ural Civil Aviation Plant has initiated the development of an all-new regional turboprop aircraft "TVRS-44” together with TV7-117ST-02, a new engine, to replace obsolete An-24, An-26B-100, and Yak-40 aircraft that are plying on the countrys regional routes and also serve as military transports. The new engine will be created on the basis of the TV7-117ST-01 engine undergoing certification for the passenger Il-114-300, which made its maiden flight in December 2020, reported Rostec
G7 Countries Welcome Ukrainian Parliament Vote to Reform State-owned Defense Enterprises

July 15, 2021 @ 12:37 PM

G7 countries today welcomed a Ukrainian Parliament vote on Tuesday to reform state-owned defense enterprises grouped under “Ukroboronprom.” The reform move is driven by Ukraines desire to join NATO
Russia's UAC Teases All-new Fighter Jet Ahead of Official Launch on July

July 13, 2021 @ 09:32 AM

Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will present a fundamentally new military aircraft on July 20, the first day of the MAKS-2021 International Air Show in Zhukovski, near Moscow. Hints that the new military aircraft could be a fighter jet were revealed as part a Rostec (holding company of UAC) press release, “Russia is one of the few countries in the world that has mastered full-cycle technologies for the production of advanced aircraft systems, as well as a recognized trendsetter in the creation of combat aircraft
France ‘Notes’ Swiss Choice of 'non-European Equipment' in F-35 Jet Selection

July 2, 2021 @ 11:51 AM

Barely hiding its disappointment over the choice of American F-35 over its European rivals, the French Ministry of Defence said the performance of its equipment (Rafale Jets) is demonstrated every day in operations. “The (French) Ministry of the Armed Forces has taken note of the decisions announced today (June 30) by the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation concerning the Air 2030 modernization program

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