Dylan Malyasov
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China promotes new anti-tank missile carrier for Iraqi Armed Forces
The China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) now offers its new anti-tank missile carrier for Iraqi Armed Forces.
According to a local source, Chinese company offers advanced anti-tank missile system, mounted on the chassis of the 8x8 VN1 wheeled armoured personnel carrier. The...
Russian military using IAI Searcher Mk 2 UAVs during drills in Kaliningrad
The Russian military use multi-mission tactical remotely piloted aerial systems called the Forpost during exercises in Russia's western enclave region of Kaliningrad, the Russian defence ministry’s press service said on 21 March.
The Forpost is a Russian version of the IAI...
US forces conduct Arctic Edge 2018 multi-service exercise in Alaska
More Than 1,500 U.S. military personnel braved the snowy and icy conditions, and temperatures that dipped well below zero to participate in the multi-service exercise last week.
That was reported by Alaskan Command Public Affairs.
Arctic Edge 2018 was conducted...
Saudi Arabia on course to launch series production of AN-132 aircraft
The Kyiv-based Antonov State Enterprise, Taqnia Aeronautics and WAHAJ have signed a memorandum of understanding for the manufacture of the An-132 multi-purpose transport aircraft.
According to Antonov’s press service, under the agreement, the initial set of An-132 serial aircraft will...
South Korean medium-altitude UAV conducted a new test flights
An aviation enthusiast, Fangnook has released imagery showing the modern South Korean medium-altitude UAV (serial number 001) during unspecified trials.
The new UAV, nicknamed MUAV or Korean Unmanned System (KUS-FS), is a 4.5-ton medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned surveillance aircraft developed by Korean Air’s Aerospace Division.
From the scanty information available,...
Photos: AN-225 Mriya makes first flight after maintenance and modernisation
Antonov AN-225 Mriya ( NATO codename "Cossack") the World's largest aircraft made first fly and operational testing after maintenance and downtime at Gostomel airport in Ukraine on 19 March.
The plane was at the airfield for about a year and...
India’s largest transport aircraft makes landing in disputed region on border with China
C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force's, on Tuesday carried out a historic landing at Arunachal Pradesh's Tuting Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), which is close to the Chinese border.
According to The Indian Express, the landing of the...
Rheinmetall set to supply the Australian Defence Force with over 200 Boxers
The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, has announced today that Rheinmetall has been selected by the Australian Government to provide its next generation 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) as part of plans to...