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Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests

January 1, 2024 @ 11:58 AM

Turkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
Ukrainian Air Defences Disrupt Russian Missile Attack on Civilian Targets: Zelensky

December 29, 2023 @ 11:29 AM

In a massive Friday assault, Russia launched over 100 missiles at Ukrainian cities, targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems in mitigating the impact. The barrage is the largest and most devastating in what had previously been a relatively quiet winter
Turkey’s ANKA-3 Combat Drone Performs Maiden Flight

December 28, 2023 @ 09:40 AM

The Anka-3 combat drone, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), completed its maiden flight this morning. The first prototype's structural assembly was finalized in January 2023, showcasing a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kilograms (14,330 pounds) and a payload capacity of 1,200 kilograms (2,646 pounds)
Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications

December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AM

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones

December 28, 2023 @ 05:37 AM

The Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
Pakistan Test-Fires Fatah 2, a Long-Range Precision Strike Weapon

December 28, 2023 @ 04:40 AM

Pakistan has test-fired its new indigenous long-range precision strike weapon, the Fatah 2, with a range of around 400km. The test, carried out by the military's media branch, marks a substantial leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Fatah 1, which boasts a range of approximately 140km
Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces

December 27, 2023 @ 10:51 AM

The final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
European Project on Low-noise Naval Propeller Development Finalised

December 27, 2023 @ 08:39 AM

The European Defence Agency (EDA) project, "Next Generation of Propellers" (NextProp), concluded with the successful development of models and tools for designing low-noise naval propellers. The final meeting of the EDA project occurred in Brussels this month
Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export

December 27, 2023 @ 04:51 AM

Komeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
Last Delivery of ASELPOD as New Turkish Targeting Pod Enters Development

December 26, 2023 @ 05:28 AM

The ASELPOD Targeting Pod, developed by ASELSAN, is on the verge of its final mass production delivery to the Turkish Air Force. These pods, crafted entirely with national resources, are set to join the Air Force inventory after undergoing acceptance activities

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