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Russia starts testing advanced computer system of intellectual support for T-50’s pilot
The Sukhoi Company has begun testing of the IMA BK (Integrated Modular Avionics of Combat Systems) advanced computer system of intellectual support for the pilot of Russia's...
Iran conducting tests of Qaher-313 to prepare for the first flight
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani attended a ceremony on the preparation of the flight of the Qaher-313 single-seat stealth fighter jet.
The Iranian fighter jet Qaher-313...
Iran unveils new Kosar advanced jet trainer
In a ceremony attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, Iran unveiled the latest domestically-made military products developed by the Defense Ministry, including...
Iraq’s soldiers using Taiwanese-made RAYSUN MD1 counter drone system in Iraq
Iraqi soldiers are using modern RAYSUN MD1 counter drone system in Iraq. The Anti-UAV defence system developed by Jiun-An Technology Co., Ltd in Taiwan....
Indonesia’s military expected to unveil Apache attack helicopters during a 5 October parade
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) General (GEN) Mulyono said, that Indonesia is expected to unveil its new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters during...
Pentagon announces Nevada home to unmanned-aircraft project
On April 6, 2017, as part of the Pentagon’s daily announcement of any contract awards worth over $7 million, the Air Force revealed a...
U.S. Marines conducted aviation delivered ground refueling for VMFA-121’s F-35B Lightning II aircraft in Japan
U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 conducted aviation delivered ground refueling with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 at Marine...
India’s Su-30MKI fighter jets has been fitted secondhand engines
India has fitted at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with already-used and secondhand AL-31FP engines, compromising safety and capability of...
U.S. Air Force plans to deploy five RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned surveillance aircraft in Japan
The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy five RQ-4 Global Hawks and approximately 105 personnel, currently based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to...
US Marines conducted hot-reload exercises with the F-35B Lightning II in Japan
Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducted hot-reload exercises at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 6, 2017.
That was reported by Marine...
MBDA successfully conducted air carriage and jettison trials of its Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile
MBDA has successfully conducted air carriage and jettison trials of its cutting-edge Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile on board the Lynx Mk 8 naval helicopter.
The...
Textron Systems plans to offer its unique Aerosonde unmanned air vehicle for US Coast Guard
Textron Systems plans to offer its unique Aerosonde HQ unmanned, multi-rotor, tilt-rotor aircraft that combines vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with the speed and efficiency of...
Brazil’s Air Force to get first KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft in 2018
The Brazilian Air Force will receive the first two KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft in 2018. That was reported by planobrazil.com.
Brazil's Air Force has already ordered...
Boeing to convert F-16 jet fighters into full scale aerial targets
Boeing has won a modification contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to manufacture QF-16 full-scale aerial target ("FSAT") Lot 5A.
The contract is valued at...
Vietnam looks to buy Delilah standoff-range missiles from Israel
Vietnam is looking to increase the capabilities of its fighter fleet at the expense of an Israeli-made standoff multi-role cruise missile that can strike targets over...
Ukrainian Air Force receives new locally developed air defence radar
The Ukrainian Air Force has received the new 3-D surveillance radar 79K6 “Pelican”, developed by the Production Complex “Iskra” (part of UkrOboronProm).
The 79K6 “Pelican” mobile...
Brazilian company unveils FT-200 FH remotely piloted helicopter at LAAD 2017
Brazilian company FT SISTEMAS displayed its new FT-200 FH remotely piloted helicopter in Rio de Janeiro, during Defense and Security fair in Latin America (LAAD Defense...
Government of Poland announced an order for three Boeing business jets
The Armament Inspectorate of the Polish MoD has signed an agreement with the Boeing Company, concerning the acquisition of three medium VIP aircraft, which...