Russia tests new hypersonic missile designed for Tu-22M3M strategic bomber
| 2020
Russian air forces have recently tested a new hypersonic aircraft missile, a source in the military-industrial complex told TASS. The missile is be...
StandardAero awarded $237 Million multi-year US Air Force J85 engine MRO contract to support T-38 trainer jet
| 2020
The United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded StandardAero a $237 million multi-year contract to provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (...
Russia holds air parade over Moscow’s Red Square on Victory Day
| 2020
A parade formation of 75 helicopters and aircraft flew over Moscow’s Red Square to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Naz...
Sweden seeks new trainer aircraft
| 2020
The Swedish Air Force's current training aircraft, the Saab SK 60, has many years of service, but now the government has given FMV an authorization...
First Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey arrive in Japan
| 2020
The first two V-22 Osprey aircraft bound for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units arrived in Japan at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.
First deployed MQ-8Cs will be equipped with AN/ZPY-8 radar
| 2020
The US Navy, with support from Northrop Grumman Corporation, commenced flight testing of the MQ-8C Fire Scout equipped with the Leonardo AN/ZPY-8 r...
Spanish A400M Atlas hardly hit by impressive bird strike
| 2020
Air Recognition never publishes such information nor pictures but, in this case, exceptional pictures concerning a brand-new heavy airlifter presen...
Hungary to request purchase of US AIM-120C-7 C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles
| 2020
On May 8, 2020, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Hungary of sixty (60) AIM-120C-7/C...
Royal Air Force CH-47D Chinooks exceed 2,000 flight hours in Mali
| 2020
The Royal Air Force Chinook detachment supporting Operation Barkhane carried on against Islamic terrorist groups in Mali has so far logged over 2 0...
MD Helicopters awarded $36 Million for Afghanistan Air Force MD-530F aircraft fleet support
| 2020
MD Helicopters Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $35,823,838 modification to contract W58RGZ-17-C-0038 for logistics support for the Afghanistan A...
Elbit Systems introduces a UAS-based long-range maritime rescue capability
| 2020
Elbit Systems introduces a unique life saving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Integrating detection an...
FLIR awarded $20.6 Million US Army contract for Black Hornet
| 2020
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has won an additional $20.6 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver its FLIR Black Hornet 3 Personal Reconna...
USA approves possible sale to refurbish 43 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Egypt
| 2020
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt to refurbish forty-three (43...
Chinese long-range H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut in November
| 2020
According to an unnamed source in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), China’s new H-20 stealth bomber will likely make its first public appearance ...
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Minuteman III test launch on schedule
| 2020
There is no question about it - the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) mission is a unique portion of the US Air Force Global Strike Command...
Next X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle scheduled to launch
| 2020
The Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, in partnership with the U.S. Space Force, is scheduled to launch the sixth mission of th...
Rafael and Leonardo will supply the M-346FA with Litening 5 and RecceLite systems
| 2020
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply 5th generation Litening-5 and RecceLite systems to equip Leonardo's M-346FA light combat aircraft....
Bomber Task Force conducts Baltic mission with B-1 Lancers
| 2020
Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota conducted a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission to the Baltic...
French Ministry of Defense doubles capacity for Novadem NX70 micro-drones
| 2020
Less than a year after having projected the first NX70 micro-drones from Novadem in external operations (OPEX), the DGA (French Defense Procurement...
AeroVironment awarded $75.9M contract with US Army for Switchblade loitering munition
| 2020
AeroVironment Inc was awarded a $75,930,901 hybrid (cost-no-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price) contract to procure the Switchblade Weapon ...