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North Korea Conducts ‘Nuclear Counterattack’ Cruise Missile Test

February 24, 2023 @ 06:25 AM

The North Korean regime tested four of what it calls a “Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile” on Thursday. These long-range cruise missiles were launched from Kim Chaek City on the countrys east coast as part of “fatal nuclear counterattack” drills on “the hostile forces,” according to
Japan's Long-Delayed H3 Rocket Fails to Lift-off

February 17, 2023 @ 05:02 AM

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket aborted its first-ever launch attempt on Friday from Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima, on what would have been its maiden flight. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said two LE-9 engines that power the vehicle's core stage ignited, but one of its two solid rocket boosters did not
HAL to Start Su-30MKI Upgrade in 2023

February 14, 2023 @ 09:47 AM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has finalized plans to upgrade the Indian Air Forces Su-30MKI fleet and may begin modernizing the warplanes during the current year if it receives government approval. This was confirmed to Defense Mirror by D
F-35 Jets at Aero India Raise Expectations of Sale to New Delhi

February 13, 2023 @ 03:14 PM

Touted to be the worlds most advanced fighter, the F-35A fighters made its debut at the Aero India 2023 (Feb. 13-17) show, sending signals of U
SpaceX Prevents Ukraine from Using Starlink Terminals to Control Drones

February 10, 2023 @ 07:51 AM

Elon Musks SpaceX confirmed it has taken measures to prevent Ukraines military from using Starlink satellite internet service to control drones in the battlefield. After invading its neighbor on February 24 last year, Russia quickly looked to close down local internet services and to block social media
India Opting to Modernize Existing Su-30MKIs instead of buying new ones?

February 7, 2023 @ 07:39 AM

Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is reportedly requesting $4 billion from the defence ministry to modernise the Air Forces Su-30MKI fleet, but what happened to the ‘speedy procurement of Su-30MKI that was on cards? In July 2020, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) greenlit an Air Force proposal to speedily procure
Iran, Russia Planning Drone Factory in Tatarstan: WSJ; Moscow Denies

February 6, 2023 @ 09:11 AM

Iran and Russia will start producing combat drones at a planned factory in Yelabuga city located in Tatarstan. Officials told the
China Shows Teaser of Next-Gen Fighter jet in AVIC Video

February 3, 2023 @ 05:43 PM

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showed the teaser of what could be the country's future fighter jet. The aircraft looked like the J-20 stealth fighter jet, but with no canards, tails or fins, and the diamond-shaped wings appeared bigger than those of the J-20, giving it what seems to be a blended wing-body configuration
Chinese 'Spy' Balloon Flying over U.S.Claims Pentagon; Civilian Airship, Says Beijing...

February 3, 2023 @ 08:29 AM

An object resembling a large baloon was spotted in the U.S
Philippines Seeks Heavy Lift Aircraft, Submarine-detection Capability

February 3, 2023 @ 05:32 AM

The Philippines is seeking C-130 cargo transports and S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters to augment its heavy lift capability besides submarine detection systems to defend the country's maritime domain.Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez said the military needs more heavy and medium-lift capability to boost its disaster response missions

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