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Satellite Spots Russian Su-35 Jets in Algerian Colours

April 9, 2025 @ 04:16 PM

A Russian-built Su-35 fighter jet, originally painted in Egyptian camouflage, has been spotted at an Algerian airbase with new Algerian Air Force markings, raising fresh questions about a quiet arms transfer caught by satellite. An Algerian source told Defense Mirror that the deal to buy Su-35 aircraft was finalized two years ago and has only now come to light due to satellite imagery
Ukrainian Drone Destroys Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber in Airfield

April 9, 2025 @ 01:58 PM

A Ukrainian drone has reportedly destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber shortly after it landed at the Mozdok military airfield in North Ossetia, according to a statement by Ukraines Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Syrskyi
Iran’s ‘Gaza’ Drone Equipped With Anti-Jamming Gear

April 9, 2025 @ 06:52 AM

Iran has unveiled a new version of its Shahed-149 combat drone, also known as “Gaza,” equipped with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing systems to enhance its performance in contested electronic environments. The upgraded wide-body unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was displayed at the Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) 2025 trade show, held in Rio de Janeiro from April 1 to 4
U.K.-Donated Sea King Helicopter Crashes in Ukraine

April 8, 2025 @ 09:55 AM

A British-donated Sea King helicopter provided to Ukraine has crashed near the Kulbakino airbase, marking the loss of one of the three aircraft transferred from the U.K
Chinese H-6 Bomber Carrying KD-21 Hypersonic Missile Spotted During Exercise

April 3, 2025 @ 07:39 AM

Chinas Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been seen operating the H-6K bomber armed with KD-21 air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs), according to footage from a military exercise. The KD-21 resembles Russias Kinzhal missile, with high-speed, steep-angle descent making it difficult to intercept
U.S. Sanctions Houthi-Linked Financial Network Over Russian Arms, Stolen Ukrainian Grain

April 3, 2025 @ 05:48 AM

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Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...

April 2, 2025 @ 07:01 PM

A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed in the far east region of Irkutsk due to a technical malfunction, one pilot was killed, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. "On April 2, 2025, a Tu-22M3 aircraft crashed while performing a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region," the ministry said
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control

April 2, 2025 @ 11:24 AM

Ukraine has conducted tests of long-range first-person-view (FPV) drones equipped with fiber optic control, the state defense technology cluster Brave1
Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil

April 2, 2025 @ 07:33 AM

The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The
Indian MoD Approves $7.2B Deal with HAL for 156 Light Combat Helicopters

March 29, 2025 @ 10:47 AM

India's Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract worth INR 62,700 crore ($7.2 billion) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), marking the largest helicopter acquisition in the country's history

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