2021
French Air and Space Force receives its first renovated Mirage 2000D
The French Ministry of Defense reports that on Thursday January 7, 2021, the first renovated Mirage 2000D (number 639) landed on Air Base 118 in Mo...
Pakistan conducts test flight of Fatah-1 MLRS
Pakistan on January 7 conducted a successful test flight of indigenously-developed Fatah-1 guided multiple-launch rocket system), capable of delive...
US Air Force donates C-130E Hercules to Colombia
This aircraft is the fifth C-130 the U.S. has donated to Colombia and reflects the longstanding partnership between the two countries and their com...
Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to USD1.28Bn F-35 sustainment contract
The F-35 Joint Program Office awarded the Lockheed Martin industry team a $1.28 billion Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to support operations a...
Changhe Z-11WB attack and reconnaissance helicopter to enter PLA service
China's domestically developed 2-ton-class Z-11WB attack/reconnaissance helicopter is expected to enter service with the Chinese People's Liberatio...
Chinese AVIC company delivers 50th Wing Loong II MALE drone
Chengdu-based AVIC UAS, a drone branch of the State-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), has delivered the 50th Wing Loong II drone...
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group wins new seven-year contract to maintain Norwegian and Danish C-130J fleets
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) has underlined its position as the leading global C-130 support specialist by winning a seven-year cont...
United Arab Emirates orders two additional SAAB GlobalEye airborne surveillance aircraft
According to a press release published on January 4, 2020, Saab has today received a follow-on contract with the United Arab Emirates regarding the...
Elbit Systems to establish and operate Flight Training Program of Greek Air Force
Elbit Systems announced on January 5 that following a competitive process, and as part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and ...
Second Russian upgraded Tu-160M strategic bomber undergoes ground testing
According to news published by the Russian press agency TASS on December 30, 2020, the second prototype of the upgraded Tu-160M strategic bomber is...
J-10C and J-11B Chinese fighter jets involved in China-Pakistan air exercises
The recently concluded China-Pakistan air exercises benefited both sides, as Chinese pilots could learn from their Pakistani counterparts' maneuver...
Vietnamese L-39 jet trainer performs flight test after upgrade
On December 24, 2020 the A41 Factory, the Vietnamese Air Defense-Air Force Technical Department held a test flight for L-39 Albatros trainer aircra...
Russia expects first maiden flight of its new MiG-41 PAK DP long-range bomber aircraft by 2023
According to information published by the Russian press agency Sputnik on January 3, 2021, Russia could conduct the first flight test with the MiG-...
Pakistan launches production of its JF-17 Block III fighter aircraft for Pakistani Air Force
According to a Tweet released by the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) on December 30, 2020, the production of the Pakistani-made JF-17 Block III fighter a...
Russian Ansat-M light helicopter manufactured by Kazan Helicopters made its maiden flight
According to a press release published by the Russian state corporation ROSTEC on December 30, 2020, the upgraded Russian-made Ansat-M light helico...
Pakistani Air Force takes delivery of 14 dual-seat JF-17 fighter aircraft
According to information published by the Arab News website on December 30, 2020, the Pakistani Air Force has officially taken the delivery of 14 d...
Our very best wishes and Happy New Year 2021 from Air Recognition Team
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the faithful cooperation during 2020 and your support despite the COVID-19. Our very best w...