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Russian UAC to Create New Commercial Cargo Aircraft, Il-76TD-90A

August 15, 2024 @ 08:04 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) subsidiary Il has obtained a type certificate from Russian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsiya for modification to the Il-76 cargo plane to develop a new aircraft with the designation Il-76TD-90A. The new Il-76TD-90A will feature improved flight performance, modern avionics and a reduced minimum crew complement of three people
Russia Developing Vertical Take-off-Landing Fighter Jet Based on Yak Aircraft Platform

August 14, 2024 @ 05:51 AM

Russia has commenced concept studies on an all-new vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) fighter jet based on a Yak platform on which earlier Soviet/Russian VTOL attempts were made. A source within the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) confirmed the development to defensemirror
Russia’s Sukhoi Displays S-76 Large VTOL Cargo Drone at Army 2024

August 13, 2024 @ 09:40 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is demonstrating for the first time a full-scale model of a fundamentally new unmanned transport system for off-airfield deployment with a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft S-76. The unmanned S-76 has already passed the first stage of flight experiments to test vertical takeoff, hovering and landing modes
Kalashnikov Debuts GP-46 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher

August 12, 2024 @ 07:22 PM

Kalashnikov has unveiled GP-46 40x46 mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to enhance the effectiveness of armed forces on the battlefield. The GP-46 is engineered to neutralize enemy forces in various scenarios, including ground troops, trenches, ditches, and unarmored vehicles
Russia’s Loyal Wingman, GROM in Near Production Guise Spotted at Army 2024

August 12, 2024 @ 11:44 AM

The “GROM” Loyal Wingman, a center-piece of Russias sixth generation fighter jet development, is displayed in near-production guise at the Army 2024 arms fair currently on at the Patriot Park near Moscow. Unlike displays at previous editions of the Army arms fair, the “GROM” shown this time has a coat of paint similar to operational fighter jets such as the Su-35, a landing gear and an engine
Boeing to Receive $2.5 Billion for E-7A Wedgetail Weapon Prototyping

August 10, 2024 @ 08:52 AM

The United States Air Force has negotiated a price of $2,560,846,860 with Boeing for the E-7A Wedgetail weapon system rapid prototype program. This paves the way for the delivery of two operationally representative prototype E-7A weapons systems, the US Air Force said in a release
AUKUS Conducts First Exercise with AI-Enabled UAVs Targeting Ground Threats

August 9, 2024 @ 12:05 PM

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have conducted their first military trial integrating autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI), using AI-enabled uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to destroy ground targets. Testing saw the deployment of a series of AI-enabled UAVs that allow a human operator to locate, disable and destroy targets on the ground
Brazil Proposes KC-390 Aircraft to India, Considers Buying Brahmos, Akash Missiles

August 9, 2024 @ 07:53 AM

Brazil has offered its KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft to India, while also expressing interest in procuring Brahmos and Akash missiles from the country. The move comes as two Brazilian defense delegations are set to visit India this month to explore collaboration on various defense projects, as per multiple reports
U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Stealth Bomber Demos Low-Cost Maritime Threat Neutralization Capability...

August 9, 2024 @ 06:54 AM

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MD Helicopters to Provide Saudi Army National Guard with MD530F Support

August 8, 2024 @ 05:26 AM

MD Helicopters LLC (MDH) has secured a 5-year, $19 million contract with the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) to provide comprehensive support for their fleet of 12 MD530F helicopters. The agreement includes spare parts, repair and overhaul services, and in-country technical and logistical support

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