Dylan Malyasov
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Turkish media: Ankara may switch to buying the Russian Su-57
Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak says Ankara may switch to buying the Russian Su-57Â fifth-generation fighter jet if Washington decides to suspend the delivery of F-35.
According to Turkish media, Turkey would likely opt to purchase Russian Sukhoi Su-57 twin-engine...
Pakistan to receive 30 T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
The sale of thirty T129 multirole attack helicopter developed jointly by AgustaWestland and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to Pakistan has been confirmed by Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti).
Turkey and Pakistan have signed a deal for the...
Russia testing Arctic version of Chaborz M-3 multipurpose buggy
Russia’s Special Forces University (SFU), which is based in Gudermes, Chechnya, has announced that the new Chaborz M-3 multipurpose buggy in Arctic version take part in testing at the Franz Josef Land archipelago between the Arctic Ocean and the Barents Sea.
The...
Russia worries about NATO’s expansion in Eastern Europe
Russian officials are concerned about NATO’s growing military expansion in Eastern Europe, specifically with potential bases in Ukraine and Georgia.
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed fears that Ukraine could...
Iraqi Air Force received L-159T1 advanced light combat aircraft
On May 20, 2018, the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) at Balad Air Base received a two-seat training aircraft the L-159T1 advanced light combat aircraft, the fuselage number IQAF-5902.
This is a two-seater delivered as a part of the contract for the...
NATO, EU urges Russia to accept responsibility for MH17 crash
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini urged Russia on Friday to admit its responsibility for the downing of the MH17 in eastern Ukraine...
Royal NAVY receives first Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter
The UK Royal Navy (RN) has received into service the first Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopter.
24 May, Defence Minister Guto Bebb has announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft...
Leonardo DRS offers Maneuver SHORAD for US Army
Italian firm Leonardo’s US subsidiary, Leonardo DRS is offering its variant of Maneuver Short Range Air Defence system for United States Army.
Now Air and Missile Defence is one of the top modernization priorities of United States Army including the...