Search Results
-
GA-ASI Conducts MQ-9 ‘Ferry Flight’ Delivery to Air Base in New Mexico
April 10, 2020 @ 07:03 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced that it flew a MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to an air base in New Mexico for delivery, as opposed to shipping drone parts for later assembly
-
Turkish-Greek Naval Face-off in Aegean Sea
April 10, 2020 @ 05:41 AMThe Turkish military shooed away Greek Coast Guard boats allegedly harassing a Turkish-flagged merchant ship in the Aegean Sea. The Greek coast guards harassing a Turkish-flagged merchant ship which was traveling in line with the international maritime law in south of the Samos Island of the Aegean Sea, immediately left the area following arrival of the Turkish Armed Forces, said security sources on Thursday
-
Rafale Jet Flaw Prevented Unintended Pilot Ejection, Accident
April 9, 2020 @ 02:28 PMAn ejection seat flaw in the French Air Force (FAF) Rafale B jet prevented a certain accident when an improperly secured passenger inadvertently released the ejection lever. While the rear-seat passenger, a 64-year old contractor ejected and landed safely, the pilot brought the plane down with the canopy and rear-seat missing to the wind
-
Saab Cuts Working Hours for 500 Employees by 40%
April 8, 2020 @ 02:11 PMSaab today announced a reduction in working hours for 500 employees by 40% in view of reduced demand for aerostructures due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. "Saab has today made the decision to introduce reduced working hours for 500 employees at the business unit Aerostructures within the business area Industrial Product and Services (IPS)
-
Rosoboronexport's Trademark Registered in 45 Countries
April 7, 2020 @ 12:26 PMRussia's state-run weapons exporter Rosoboronexport has its trademark registered in 45 countries across the world, a move that will help in branding, curb unfair competition and securing business. “Rosoboronexport JSC has received a certificate of international registration of the ROSOBORONEXPORT trademark in 45 countries across the world within the framework of the Madrid System,” the company announced Tuesday
-
Iranian Downing of "Hacked" Ukrainian Passenger Plane: No Arrests Made
April 7, 2020 @ 05:42 AMNo arrests have been made pertaining to Iranian military's shooting down of "hacked" Ukrainian passenger plane on January 8, an incident that killed all 176 persons onboard. "The Ukrainian jetliner was in Israel a week before the attacks, where its security system was hacked and intercepted
-
Boeing Indefinitely Shuts KC-46, P-8 production Facility
April 6, 2020 @ 12:21 PMBoeing has indefinitely suspended production at its facility in Puget Sound and Moses Lake sites which manufactures KC-46 tankers and P-8 maritime surveillance among other planes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The production facility has been shut since March 23 after some employees were found infected with the Coronavirus
-
US Navy to Upgrade 25-year Old USS Boxer to Operate F-35B Jets...
April 4, 2020 @ 03:49 PMThe US Navys 25-year old amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) will be able to support and operate the F-35B Joint Strike Fighters on-board after its upgrade by BAE Systems in 2021. Starting June this year, BAE Systems will drydock and perform nearly 18 months of maintenance and modernization work aboard the USS Boxer under a $200
-
Testing Commences of Russian R-37M Hypersonic air-to-air Missile from Su-35 Jet
April 4, 2020 @ 10:28 AMTest firing of the Russian R-37M hypersonic air-to-air missile (also known as RVV-BD) from the Su-35 fighter jets are planned for end-2020 while flight tests to confirm compatibility with the Su-35 have already commenced. The R-37M is intended to be the main long-range air-to-air weapon for current and future Su and MiG type Russian fighter jets well into the next decade
-
USAF Reserve Takes Delivery of First Lockheed HC-130J
April 4, 2020 @ 08:33 AMThe US Air Force Reserve recieved their first HC-130J Combat King II on April 2. "The 39th Rescue Squadron took possession of their first, brand new HC-130J Combat King II aircraft on April 2
U.K. Army, Navy Test Low-cost Attack Drone Developed by BAE Systems Subsidiary...
Post Russian Missile Strike on Kyiv: Ukraine Rushes to Buy $1 Billion...
Greek Lobbying Group Wants Washington to Cancel GE Engine Deal with Turkey
French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles