Deeply modernized Russian strategic bomber Tu-160M "White Swan" flew for the first time with new serial NK-32-02 engines. The nuclear-weapons capable long range bomber took part in Russsias operation against Islamic State militants in Syria during 2017 firing cruise missiles while hovering away from Western Europe, hundreds of kilometers away
As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way trade exhibitions are held, a new defence and aerospace event in Turkey- SAHA EXPO 2020- is showing the way forward for virtual exhibitions. The SAHA EXPO Virtual Exhibition, organised by SAHA Istanbul Defence & Aerospace Cluster, will be held online between 09 – 13 November 2020, with over 300 exhibitors
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The Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA) has granted the Voyager Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) clearance for the A400M using the centreline hose and drogue system, known as the Fuselage Refuelling Unit (FRU). The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the only MRTT customer to make use of this system, which is used to refuel large probe-equipped aircraft such as the A400M or C295
The U.S
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U
The Naval Version of Pantsir Air Defense System was tested from a Russian Warship for the first time today. The Russian Navy has tested for the first time the Pantsir-M close-in-weapon-system (CIWS), which is a marinized version of Pantsir-S1 air defense system
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The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft thats expected to make its first flight this year. “Seeing the prototype take to the runway for this low-speed taxi test is an exciting moment – another significant development milestone ahead of its first flight,” said Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, RAAF Head of Air Force Capability
The French Navys first nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Suffren test-fired a long-range, stand-off cruise missile, MdCN (Missile De Croisière Naval – naval cruise missile), today. “The Suffren has just successfully fired a naval cruise missile (MdCN) test