Aerospace News
Iran unveils Kian high precision UCAV
Iran unveiled the "Kian", a new high-precision drone that can locate and attack targets far from the country's borders, according to officials.
A-42 amphibious aircraft to be modernized
The Russian Navy will receive the biggest in the world Albatros A-42 amphibious airplane. Its design was suspended in 1993. Now the aircraft will b...
Rafael to develop UAVs
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced the completion of its acquisition of Aeronautics, one of Israel's leading developers of unmanned aerial s...
PAK VTA airlifter concept to be finally determined in 2020
The concept of the Prospective Airborne Complex of Military-Transport Aviation (PAK VTA) will be finally determined in 2020. It has to replace the ...
MAKS 2019: Iran unveils Mobin UAV
Iran has introduced one of the latest models of its home-made UAV during MAKS 2019. Firstly described by error as a cruise missile on their inforam...
MAKS 2019: Avic displays Wing Loong MALE UAVs
Having taken part in the biennial Russian air show for many years, China is the country partner for the event this year. It is the first time the R...
MAKS 2019: Ziyan showcased Blowfish A3 UAV
In the Chinese pavillion of MAKS 2019, Ziyan, a chinese UAV manufactuer, showcased the Blowfish A3. A mini VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) whi...
MAKS 2019: Mi-38T transport helicopter on the static display and in the air
The military version of the Mi-38 helicopter, the Mi-38T, was showcased during MAKS 2019. It also participated in the aerial demonstrations.
Airbus Helicopters offers Australia cost-effective Tiger for operations beyond 2040
Airbus Helicopters is offering a cost-effective approach for taking the Tiger platform beyond 2040, in response to the Commonwealth of Australia’s ...
First Brazilian Gripen E completes its first flight
Saab completed a successful first flight with the first Brazilian Gripen E fighter aircraft, 39-6001. At 2.41 pm CET on August 26, the Gripen E a...
MAKS 2019: Almaz-Antey agrees with Belarus to overhaul S-300 missiles
Almaz-Antey Concern signed a contract with the Belarussian Defense Ministry at MAKS airshow on the overhaul of S-300 missiles and maintenance of To...
MAKS 2019: Russia and Indonesia discuss Su-35 supply details
Indonesia remains interested in Russian Su-35 fighter jets and the parties are discussing technical issues of the contract, Director of the Federal...
MAKS 2019: Russia-India BrahMos JV may start next-generation cruise missile’s tests in 4-5 years
The next-generation BrahMos-NG cruise missile may enter trials in four to five years, Indian Co-Director of the Russia-India BrahMos Aerospace Join...
Russian Navy to get Altius UAV
The Navy will get a specialized version of Altius drone for reconnaissance and guidance provision. An attack option is being considered. Due to a m...
MAKS 2019: Russia and India may revive FGFA project
Russia and India may revive a joint project for the creation of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), Dmitry Shugayev, the head of the Russia...
Russian Helicopters to test upgraded Mi-35P attack helicopter
The Russian Helicopters is holding trials of upgraded Mi-35P transport-combat helicopter. It received a new sight, a modern piloting complex and an...
Batch deliveries of Okhotnik drones expected to begin in 2025
Batch deliveries of the Okhotnik heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the troops are expected to begin in 2025, a source at the staff of Russian ...
Boeing to integrate improved turbine engine into AH-64E Apache attack helicopter
Boeing was awarded a $33,581,477 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for non-recurring engineering design activities for integrating the Improved Turbine ...
MAKS 2019: Modernization of the Mi-24P-1M by KRET
The Russian State Corporation Rostec has presented a modernized Mi-24P-1M transport and combat helicopter with upgraded radio-electronic equipment ...
MAKS 2019: Kronstadt displays Orion-E, Frigate and Sirius UAVs
The Kronstadt group of companies dsplaysa line of its drones, including the Orion-E reconnaissance UAV, intended for export.