2019
MBDA to develop the next generation of the MICA air-to-air missile and more
MBDA has received significant domestic orders in 2018, including a contract from the French DGA to develop the next generation of the MICA air-to-a...
US Air Force to get 80 F-15EXs in the next 5 years
The US Air Force plans to spend $7.86 billion over the next five years buying 80 F-15EXs, new Eagles to replace aging F-15Cs.
European Defence Fund on track with €525 million for Eurodrone and other joint research and industrial projects
The Commission has today adopted work programmes to co-finance joint defence industrial projects in 2019-2020 worth up to €500 million. A further €...
Thermobaric warhead for CIRIT 2.75 in laser guided rocket by Roketsan
With the longest range in its class, Roketsan’s CIRIT 2.75 in laser guided rocket continues to expand its capabilities by adding a thermobaric warh...
Russia: TsAGI completed the design of a large-scale model of Il-276 airlifter
The Zhukovsky Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) completed the design of a large-scale model of Il-276 airlifter. It will be used to test v...
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and MBDA enhancing the UK F-35
A team of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and MBDA engineers are enhancing the capability of the UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning aircraft by commencing w...
Raytheon and Hensoldt to provide integrated air surveillance radars to Dutch and German customers
Raytheon Company and German sensor specialist Hensoldt, both leading air traffic radar providers, will provide two European customers integrated ai...
Russian drone-mounted rifle to counter UAS
On March 12, Russia’s Federal Service for Intellectual Property posted the registration of a novel counter-drone drone, an unmanned aerial intercep...
USA and India collaborating on air-launched drone
The USA and India are working on development of a small, air-launched unmanned system that could be launched from cargo aircraft, according to Pent...
Australia: RAAF to get 4 modified Gulfstream G550s for electronic warfare support
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, announced the $2.46 billio...
Northrop Grumman awarded $322.5 million for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $322.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Rang...
T129ATAK is flying over Brazil for the first time in Latin America
Turkish Aerospace announces the launch of its “T129 ATAK Brazil Roadshow” before LAAD, the biggest and most important defence industry exhibition i...
Russia to supply 24 Su-35 fighter jets to Egypt
Russia has signed an estimated $2 billion contract for the supply of about 24 Su-35 multi-role fighter jets to Egypt.
Pakistan may deliver JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Azerbaijan
In an interview to Vzglyad.Az, Lt General Tariq Khan said that the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets will undoubtedly display high efficiency during milit...
Czech Republic to buy US helicopters
The Czech Republic will buy 12 military helicopters from a US company, narrowing the field of possible suppliers, Deputy Defence Minister Jakub Lan...
Qatar received first AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter
Qatar has received the first of 24 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters, during a ceremony at the manufacturer’s production facility in Mesa.
Australia: possible sale of AIM-120C-7 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Ai...
Iran tests armed drones and UAVs in unprecedented exercise
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on March 14 launched a massive military exercise in the Strait of Hormuz aimed at testing and showcasing the capabiliti...
UK: final flypast of RAF Tornado before retirement
The RAF Tornado has completed its final flight in a flypast over the disbandment parade for the jet's last two squadrons. The Tornado will retire a...
USA: Boeing to integrate new air-launched cruise missile system on B-52 Stratofortress
The US aerospace manufacturer Boeing received a contract to help the US Air Force integrate an air-launched cruise missile system, which will repla...