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First Chinese female attack helicopter pilots ready for action
The first batch of Chinese female attack helicopter pilots have completed two years training and are now ready for action.
The five fixed-wing aircraft pilots...
Leonardo-Finmeccanica showcases SW-4 Solo Rotary Unmanned Air System
In October, Leonardo-Finmeccanica participated in the Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior 2016 event – the largest demonstration of unmanned maritime systems ever held. Among the...
Poland looks to buy new Homar-300 tactical missile system
Polish Ministry of Defence looks to buy new Homar-300 tactical missile system developed by Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) and Lockheed Martin Company.
The Homar-300 tactical missile system with 300...
First Yak-130 jet trainer for Myanmar makes maiden flight
The first Yak-130 advanced jet trainers for Myanmar Air Force completed its maiden flight.
According to the RIA Novosti, Russia plans to deliver three fighter jets to...
Russia puts troops on high alert near Ukrainian border
Russia has put its troops from 20th Guards Combined Army on combat alert within the Western MD unannounced combat readiness inspection.
That was reported by UNIAN.
The...
Rheinmetall’s Simulation and Training unit has won another important order
Rheinmetall’s Simulation and Training unit has won another important order in the Middle East-North Africa region. A customer country has contracted with the Düsseldorf-based...
Airbus Defence and Space delivers first A400M to Spain
The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter – the most advanced aircraft to have been produced...
Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force deploys Kawasaki P1 patrol aircraft in New Zealand
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force has deployed its Kawasaki P1 maritime patrol aircraft in New Zealand.
Yesterday one of the visiting Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF)...
South Korea tests upgraded K30 Biho self-propelled air defence system
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces successfully test-fired an upgraded K30 Biho self-propelled air defence system with the addition of four KP-SAM Shin-Gung Man-portable air-defense...
Russia fires Bastion-P anti-ship missile against ground targets in Syria
The Russian Defence Ministry has released footage claiming to show one of its Bastion-P coastal defence systems firing missiles at ground targets in Syria.
"These...
The Telegraph: UK Royal Navy warships will be left without anti-ship missiles
The Telegraph reported that UK Royal Navy warships will be left without anti-ship missiles and be forced to rely on naval guns because of cost-cutting.
The Navy’s Harpoon...
New Ukrainian weapons passed testing at the firing ground of the Armed Forces
New Ukrainian weapons – manufactured by UKROBORONPROM enterprises- participants – passed another testing at the firing ground of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kyiv.
82-mm...
Round table with participation of UkrOboronProm “cooperation between business and education” held in Kharkiv Aviation Institute
During the round table “Cooperation between business and education” – held in Kharkiv Aviation Institute – the following issues were raised: supplying national security of...
First M346 «Bielik» advanced jet trainers arrive in Poland
The first two Leonardo M346 «Bielik» advanced jet trainers for the Polish Air Force arrived at Polish Air Force Academy in Deblin on Monday 14 November...
US giant unmanned surveillance aircraft flying over Ukraine
The RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Systems of the U.S. Air Force has conducted intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance flights in the skies over Eastern Ukraine...
Russia to upgrade fleet of T-80 main battle tanks
The Russian Defense Ministry, the Omsktransmash company and the St. Petersburg Special Design Bureau is offering radical upgrade of ageing T-80BV main battle tanks (MBT)...
MiG-29 of Russian Navy crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launching from its aircraft carrier near the coast of Syria Sunday, two U.S....
Fort Carson armored brigade begins movement of equipment to Europe
The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, has begun its movement to Europe, loading the first trains this week that will send...