Rostec, Russias umbrella organization for several aerospace and defence enterprises today announced the development of a concept single-engine fifth generation fighter jet in manned and unmanned versions. "Indeed, the creation of a combat aviation system of the future in the light and middle class is being worked out
Indonesia is close to an agreement to purchase 48 Rafale jets as part of a comprehensive defence cooperation deal with France. Negotiations between France and Indonesia are progressing very well on the sale of 48 Rafale to the Indonesian Air Force, French publication; La Tribune reported quoting its sources
The US Navy has decided to scrap amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) that was severely damaged in a
A mock B61-12 nuclear bomb struck a ground target in the Nevada desert to successfully complete the first flight test with the US Air Forces F-35 fighter jet, demonstrating the bombs first release from an internal bomb bay at supersonic speeds. During the August 25 flight test, an F-35A flying at supersonic speeds dropped a B61-12 — containing non-nuclear and mock nuclear components — from about 10,500 feet above Tonopah Test Range
Greece tested its S-300 air defense system (ADS) during the November 23-27 NATO missile drill at the Crete Shooting Range in which Germany, the Netherlands and the U.S
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Turkey may not buy additional S-400 air defense systems to be in good books with the United States and due to the latter's pressure to reject the Russian equipment. "A situation may arise that (the USA - IF) will put conditions on Turkey that it cannot refuse
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Airbus and the Federal Republic of Germany submitted their official offer to the Swiss Federal Office of Armaments armasuisse for the sale of Eurofighter aircraft to Switzerland seeking 36 combat aircraft and ground-based defenses for $8.1 billion
Greece has formally requested to buy between 18 and 24 new or used Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets in a ‘Letter of Interest sent to the Pentagon on November 6. "The decision to enter (Greece) in the program of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be based on a variety of factors such as the delivery program of the fighters, the repayment plan, the configuration of the aircraft and a possible combination to obtain a total of 18- 24 jets (new or used by the US Air Force, if available)” is mentioned in the Letter of Expression of Interest of...