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Russia Commissions Admiral Gorshkov Frigate Equipped with Tsirkon Hypersonic Missiles

January 4, 2023 @ 12:48 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the commissioning of the Navys Admiral Gorshkov frigate, the first to be fitted with Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missiles. “I would like to emphasize that we will continue to develop the combat potential of the Armed Forces, produce promising models of weapons and equipment that will guard Russia's security in the coming decades,” Putin was quoted as saying by Russian state media
Egypt Orders CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

January 4, 2023 @ 09:43 AM

The U.S
Elbit Systems Wins $107M to Supply Advanced Armor Training Centers to Israel...

January 4, 2023 @ 06:30 AM

Elbit Systems won a contract valued approximately $107 million to provide, operate and maintain the new Main Battle Tank (MBT) simulation and training centers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Armored Corps. The new training centers will train commanders and soldiers of the Armored Corps and will maintain readiness of both regular and reserve units
Israeli SPYDER Air Defense System to Counter Tactical Ballistic Missiles

January 4, 2023 @ 05:57 AM

The SPYDER air defense system designed by Israeli firm Rafael is now enhanced with a sophisticated Counter-TBM (tactical ballistic missiles) capability. The introduction of this feature is the product of RAFAELs Counter-TBM SPYDER program, which involved researching and analyzing the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles
Japan to Replace U-125A Planes with Satellite-based Radio Equipment for SAR Missions...

January 3, 2023 @ 12:28 PM

Japans government wants to phase out the Air Self-Defense Forces U-125A search and rescue (SAR) planes with new satellite-based radio equipment to locate pilots in distress. According to the ASDF, a total of 26 U-125A jets are currently deployed at air rescue units across the country, including in Hokkaido, Miyagi, Akita, Niigata, Ishikawa and Shizuoka, Fukuoka, Miyazaki and Okinawa prefectures
Chinese Yun-5B Aircraft Tested to Drop Fire-Fighting Bombs

January 2, 2023 @ 07:02 AM

Chinas state-owned company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said its Yun-5B fire-fighting aircraft completed all tests involving dropping of fire-fighting bombs. The Yun-5B fire-fighting aircraft has now entered the comprehensive final stage, laying a solid foundation for subsequent product development and airworthiness certification
U.S. Navy Orders XQ-58A Stealth Drones

December 31, 2022 @ 07:21 AM

The U.S
Production of Turkish Bayraktar Combat UAVs in Ukraine in 2 Years

December 30, 2022 @ 01:38 PM

Turkeys Baykar will reportedly start producing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones in Ukraine in two years. In an interview with Radio Liberty,
Russian Govt Agency Approves Improved Domestic Wing, PD-14 Engine for MC-21 Airliner

December 30, 2022 @ 01:17 PM

Russias Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) approved major changes to the standard design of the MC-21 aircraft related to the installation of the Russian PD-14 engine and composite wings. Documents confirming the amendments to the liner's certificate were handed over to Irkut Corporation, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on December 29
Russia’s Mi-171A2 Helicopter Cleared for Flight 5,000m Above Sea Level

December 30, 2022 @ 12:26 PM

Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec has completed flight tests of the Mi-171A2 multi-purpose helicopter on Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains. During flights in various modes, specialists collected and analyzed information about the operation of the main components and assemblies of the rotorcraft in the highlands

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