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Who is the Mystery Launch Customer of Russia’s Upcoming ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet?...
July 28, 2021 @ 11:27 AMRussias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has commenced assembling the first prototype of the new Light Strike Fighter (LTS) code-named ‘Checkmate, at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft plant (KAANZ) just a week after the official unveiling of a full-size mock-up of the aircraft at the MAKS 2021 event,
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MiG Shows Model of Single-engine Light Fighter, Possible MiG-21 Replacement
July 22, 2021 @ 02:41 PMAfter Sukhois LTS ‘Checkmate stealth fighter unveiling, MiG Design Bureau showed the model of a light single-engine jet at the MAKS 2021 air show which could be a possible replacement for the venerable MiG-21. The scale model has similarities to the Yak-130 combat- trainer, an aircraft known for its aerodynamic characteristics and unlike the MiG-21, a single engine aircraft built for speed
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Russian ‘Checkmate’ Stealth Fighter has Launch Customer, to Cost $30 Million Apiece
July 20, 2021 @ 06:05 PMRussian ‘Checkmate Single Engine Light Stealth Fighter (LTS) that was unveiled today already has a launch customer and was looking to expand the customer base to India, other Asian countries and those in Africa. The aircraft had been developed for the international customer, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said
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New Versions of Russian Su-57 Being Developed: UAC Chief
July 15, 2021 @ 02:17 PMNew versions of the Russian Su57 fifth generation stealth fighter jet are being developed one of which will be a two-seat aircraft. The Russian military will receive four Su-57 fighters this year
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First Test of Warhead for U.S. Air Force’s First Hypersonic Missile...
July 8, 2021 @ 08:31 AMThe U.S
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France ‘Notes’ Swiss Choice of 'non-European Equipment' in F-35 Jet Selection
July 2, 2021 @ 11:51 AMBarely 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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China Flies Swarm of J-20 Stealth jets at CPC Centenary Event
July 1, 2021 @ 03:36 AMAt the Communist Party of China's (CPC) centenary celebrations today, fifteen J-20 fighters flew in formation over Beijing skies, the largest number of these jets open to viewing by the general public in any event till date. The previous record was five, at the National Day military parade on October 1, 2019
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Switzerland Selects F-35 Jets, Patriot Missile Systems
June 30, 2021 @ 06:18 PMThe Swiss Federal Council today announced that it is set to propose that Parliament approve the procurement of 36 F-35A fighter aircraft from US manufacturer Lockheed Martin and five Patriot fire units from US manufacturer Raytheon together worth 8 billion CHF (US$ 8.64 billon)
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Attack Foiled on Iran's Atomic Energy Facility: Iranian Media
June 23, 2021 @ 12:21 PMIran thwarted an act of sabotage targeting one of the buildings belonging to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) early Wednesday. The act of sabotage targeted an AEOI building near Karaj, west of Tehran, Iranian media reported
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U.S. Seizes 33 Iranian News & TV Websites for Sanctions Violation; Media...
June 23, 2021 @ 11:27 AMThe United States seized 33 websites used by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union (IRTVU) and three websites operated by Kataib Hizballah (KH), in violation of U.S
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...