2018
Kratos' UTAP-22 Mako UAS approved for European and Asian markets
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced today, March 13, that it has received U.S. State Department approval to market its Mako High Perf...
China to develop J-20 fighter jet into a large family
China will continue to improve and upgrade its cutting-edge J-20 stealth fighter jet, giving it more capabilities than merely penetrating an enemy'...
South Korea inks deal for 90 more KEPD 350 Taurus missiles
South Korea has inked a contract to purchase 90 more KEPD 350 Taurus long-range air-to-ground missiles in line with its weapon system introduction ...
Russia starts implementing Su-35 deal with Indonesia
Russia has started to implement a contract for the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia, Russian presidential aide for military and technica...
Russian Western Military District forms new Ka-52 wings
The air regiment of the Russian Western Military District received some ten new Ka-52 helicopter gunships, district spokesman Igor Muginov said on ...
Russia conducts successful test launch of Kinzhal hypersonic missile
A Russian fighter jet carried out a training and combat launch of the hypersonic missile of Kinzhal, and the missile hit the target, the Russian Mi...
USAF MQ-1 Predator took flight for the last time
The US Air Force held the MQ-1 Predator’s official retirement ceremony with Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Remotely Pilot...
UK and Saudi Arabia sign MoI for 48 extra Typhoon fighter jets
The UK government has signed a long-awaited Memorandum of Intent with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to aim to finalize discussions for the purchase o...
South Korea confirms Meteor, Iris-T integration on KF-X fighter jet
As negociations with US are facing delay, South Korea is now turning to Europe for its key arms procurement offset programs. Among them, one is foc...
US Army orders 35 additional UH-72A helicopters
The US Army ordered 35 more UH-72A Lakota multirole choppers from Airbus Helicopters Inc. worth US$273 mn, the US DoD announced yesterday on its we...
Raytheon to upgrade Qatari Emiri Air Force’s Air Operation Center
The US State Department yesterday approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar of equipment and support to upgrade the Qatari Emiri Air Force...
Spice 1000 guided bomb reaches IOC with IAF F-16C/D fighter jets
The Spice 1000 munition has been declared fit for operational use with Israel Air Force F-16C/D "Barak" aircraft after successfully completing an e...
US oks potential FMS from UAE for 300 AIM-9X Block II missiles
The US State Department yesterday approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missiles to the United Arab Emirates fo...
Skyguide & AirMap to Develop First National Drone Traffic Management System in Europe
A Swiss firm and a German-based company announced on Monday they would develop Europe's first national drone traffic management system in Switzerland.
Thales and partners now protecting airports against malicious drones
Drone traffic in the vicinity of airports is growing exponentially. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), identified in its latest report ove...
Leonardo wins $6.8Mn contract for work on UK future AH-64E helicopters
The Italian defense group Leonardo on February 14 landed a US$6.8 million order regarding the "Preparation for Installation of the Apache AH-64E De...
Italian F-35As formally integrated in National Air Defense System
Since March 1, 2018, the two F-35A fighter jets of the Italian Air Force 32nd Wing of Amendola (32nd Stormo) is formally taking part in the country...
Sikorsky's CH-53K completes Critical Flight Envelope Expansion Phase
The CH-53K lifted the external load of 36,000 lbs. into a hover followed by flight demonstrating satisfactory handling qualities and structural mar...
Lockheed Cyber Solutions division to compete for USAF Unified Platform contract
The Cyber Solutions division of Lockheed Martin on March 6 announced its plans to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s Unified Platform contract by unv...
Undisclosed Middle Eastern country orders Puma II AE UAS
AeroVironment, Inc. yesterday announced that a major country in the Middle East has awarded the company a contract valued at $44.5 million (USD) fo...