ndias Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has revealed its all-new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the Su-30MKI upgrade program marking a major leap in the countrys ability to develop radar technology. A model of the radar, “Virpaksha” is being displayed for the first time to the public at the Aero India 2025 event in Bangalore
Booms demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, successfully completed its first supersonic flight on January 28, 2025, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. This marks the worlds first independently developed supersonic jet and the first one made in America
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) unveiled the upgraded Hindustan Jet Trainer HJT-36, now named ‘Yashas, at Aero India 2025. The Yashas aircraft has been enhanced with advanced avionics and a new cockpit to improve training effectiveness and operational efficiency
Airbus has secured a £127 million ($158 million) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to develop the Oberon satellite system. The program includes the construction of two advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, with a launch scheduled for 2027
The Danish Ministry of Defence has signed a
An oil tanker, “Koala,” is reportedly sinking in the Russian Ust-Luga port following a series of unexplained blasts in its engine room which is eerily similar to the blasts that occurred on board a Russian cargo vessel in the Mediterranean in December. According to Russian Telegram channels the vessel is carrying 130 000 tons of oil
For the first time ever, the American F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter shared tarmac space with Russias most modern fighter, the Su-57 at an air show- The Aero India 2025. While the Russian Aircraft arrived on Friday, two American F-35 stealth jets touched down on Saturday and parked close to the Russian plane
The United Engine Corporation (UEC) of Russia received a type certificate for the VK-650V aircraft engine for light helicopters up to 4 tons paving the way for its use in the Ansat and Ka-226T helicopters. UEC sources said that following the certification, the VK-650V is ready for serial production and can be used as power-plants of light helicopters
The Netherlands has signed contracts for the purchase of eight Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft and four flight simulators to replace the aging Pilatus PC-7 fleet. The PC-7 MKX is an improved and modernized version of the Pilatus PC-7 MkII
The French General Directorate for Armaments (DGA) signed a seven-year framework agreement with KNDS France and Safran Electronics & Defense on December 30 to develop technologies for land-based robotics under the