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Japan’s New Advanced Jet Fighter to be Based on Existing Western Aircraft...
March 8, 2018 @ 09:26 AMJapan is eyeing proposals for its new advanced jet fighter worth around $40 billion based on existing western aircraft and has issued a third request for information (RFI) to American and European nations. "Japan expects specific proposals for designs based on existing aircraft," said one of the sources
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Indian Nag Missile Tests Could Jeopardize $500M Spike Missile Deal: Israeli Media
March 7, 2018 @ 08:57 AMIndia's successful testing of its Nag anti-armor missile could jeopardize a potential deal to purchase Spike Missile from Rafael of Israel worth US$500 million, reports appearing in Israeli media suggest. The fate of the deal is again clouded in doubt with India continuing to develop its own anti-tank missile, which will compete with the Israeli missile
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Leonardo’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
February 27, 2018 @ 01:56 PMLeonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off and landing, hovering OGE (Out of Ground Effect) and acceleration to forward flight, automatic way point navigation to and from the area of operation and simulation of a surveillance mission
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French Safran to Help Develop Engine for India’s LCA?
February 26, 2018 @ 11:54 AMIndia may ink a deal with Safran of France to deploy its M88 engine, which powers the Rafale fighter jet, in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. A deal to this effect is expected during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Delhi on March 10, according to French newspaper LA Tribune
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Russian, Chinese Firms to Design, Manufacture Engine Ignition Systems
February 17, 2018 @ 01:04 PMRussias Technodinamika Holding and Chinese AVIC Shaanxi Aero Electric Company have signed a cooperation protocol to design and manufacture engine ignition systems and their accessories. Under the protocol, Technodinamika is viewed as a partner in developing an ignition system for the engine to be installed in narrow-bodied short & medium range civil aircrafts
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China Deploys Russian-made Su-35 Combat Jets in South China Sea Patrol Missions
February 8, 2018 @ 09:19 AMChina has dispatched Russia-made Su-35 advanced fighters for joint combat cruise missions in South China Sea, in response to provocation by the US in January, the People's Liberation Army Air Force announced on Wednesday. This is a pragmatic action for the air force to fulfill its mission in the new era and conduct a combat training military exercise," according to a notice on the PLA Air Force official Weibo social media account, Global Times reports
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Indian Government Clarifies Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
February 7, 2018 @ 01:31 PMThe government of India has clarified its stand on the allegations in regard to the 2016 Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to procure 36 Rafale aircraft in fly-away condition from France today. “Unfounded allegations are being made regarding the 2016 Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to procure 36 Rafale aircraft in fly-away condition from France
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Boeing P8, Saab Swordfish in Contention for S Korea Maritime Patrol Aircraft...
February 7, 2018 @ 12:40 PMBoeing P8 and Saab Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) are the likely candidates as South Korea today decided to procure six new aircraft to supplement its MPA fleet of 16 P-3C and P-3CK Orion planes in service. South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) aims to respond to a change in security conditions, including North Korea's submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) threats, Yonhap reported quoting DAPAs statement Wednesday
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Russian Sukhoi-25 Aircraft Shot Down By MANPAD Missile System In Syria
February 5, 2018 @ 09:23 AMAl Qaeda-linked militants in Syria shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft using a man-portable anti-aircraft missile system on February 3, killing its pilot. "A Russian aircraft crashed during a flight over the Idlib de-escalation area," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Saturday
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US Denies Pakistan Drone Attack, Islamabad Maintains it Did
January 25, 2018 @ 12:14 PMA day after three suspected members of the Haqqani Network were reported killed in a United States drone attacks, the US embassy in Islamabad denied the attack. However, the Pakistan Foreign Office reiterated its claim that the drone attack did take place
Armed Group Attacks Bangladesh Air Force Base in Cox’s Bazar, One Killed...
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U