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Airbus Defence and Space has asked Elbit Systems to provide J-MUSIC DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasures) including Infra-Red-based Passive Airborne Warning Systems (PAWS IR), for Airbus A330-200 MRTT aircraft of additional European Air Force. The companys DIRCM systems integrate the latest laser technology, high frame-rate thermal cameras and a compact, dynamic high-speed sealed-mirror turret, delivering high performance defense against ground-to-air IR missiles
Czech company Aero Vodochody recently presented Iraqs defense minister Juma Inad with L-159 Alca light combat aircraft used by the Iraqi Air Force. The main purpose of the visit was a presentation of the L-159 modernization project, demonstration of the L-39NG jet trainer prototype, and further development of business relations between the OMNIPOL Group and Iraq, the company said in a release
Aero Vodochody has announced that it is preparing to launch the production of L-39NG jet trainer in Slovakia. "Our L-39NG is an effective platform for training F-16 pilots, as well as for performing a variety of tactical missions, effectively and very efficiently
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that it will produce Anka combat drones with Kazakhstan, a country that purchased some of these aircraft last year. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned Kazakhstan Engineering on the transfer of technology, including maintenance and repair
Rostec-owned United Engine Corporation (UEC) has completed bench tests of the first prototype PD-8 engine meant for the imported SSJ-NEW and Be-200 aircraft. The operability of the engine and its systems, the main parameters laid down in the terms of reference, and the correctness of design solutions were confirmed
Russian space agency Roscosmos has signed a deal worth 2.7 billion rubles with Rocket and Space Corporation (RKK) Energia to develop Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS)
NATO member countries are conducting massive military exercises DEFENDER EUROPE 2022 (DE22) and SWIFT RESPONSE 2022 (SR22) in Europes eastern flank this month. The exercises will be held from May 1 to May 27
Serbia will present for the first time its attack drone, 'Pegasus' which has been developed and manufactured in collaboration with China. "We will present for the first time fully armed 'Pegasus' – unmanned aerial vehicles which we have produced in cooperation with partners from China, besides CH-92A that we bought off-the-shelf – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Nebojša Stefanović announced
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