According to Li Gang, the test pilot who flew the J-20’s maiden flight in 2011, China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter is undergoing constant upgrades to improve its combat capabilities. “The J-20 is constantly improving, keeping pace with the times, and continuously perfecting its mission system,” Li stated in a CCTV report. Rapid Technological Advancements Military aviation […]
Poland signs for Hundreds of Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) Cruise Missiles. The deal was finalized on May 28th by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. Approved by U.S in March The procurement finalizes a $1.77 billion sale of 821 JASSM-ER missiles to Poland that was approved by the U.S. State […]
Japan’s military intercepted a Chinese WZ-10/WingLoong-10 supersonic reconnaissance drone over the East China Sea for the first time. Japanese fighter jets monitored the drone as it flew near air defenses and a key U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture. “Japanese fighter jets track Chinese WL-10 drone”. The stealthy WZ-10 appears designed primarily for reconnaissance and electronic […]
An F-35B Lightning II aircraft crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) in New Mexico on May 28, 2024 shortly after taking off from Runway 21. The aircraft exploding on impact as emergency crews respond to extinguish fires at the crash site. “F-35B Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico”. According to local KOB4 news, the pilot […]
Sweden to Send AWACS and Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of F-16s that will include Swedish-made Saab 340 AEW&C airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, American AIM-120 AMRAAM air to air missiles, air defense systems, tanks, armored personnel carriers and artillery ammunition, according to Swedish Defense Minister Paul Junson. AWACS for Ukrainian Air Defense Junson […]
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) will first perform take-off and landing tests from a land-based runway with a ski-jump ramp before embarking on the TCG Anadolu amphibious assault ship. “Turkey’s TB3 UCAV to Test on Ski-Jump Before TCG Anadolu”. Navalized TB2 Variant The TB3 is an advanced navalized variant of the famous […]
As a stopgap measure while developing its own fighter jet engines, Turkey has reportedly requested permission from the United States to build the F-110 GE-129 engine under license from General Electric (GE). Turkey intends to use these twin-engine versions, similar to the powerplants in F-15s, for the initial batch of its indigenously developed “KAAN” fifth […]
The Kalashnikov Concern has dispatched a large batch of 9M333 anti aircraft guided missiles to the Russian armed forces as part of the 2024 state defense order. These missiles are designed specifically for use with the Strela-10M3 surface to air missile system employed by ground force air defense units. “Kalashnikov Concern has successfully handed over […]
Saab has revealed initial details about its Future Fighter System (KFS) study launched in mid-2023 for the Swedish armed forces. Working with the Swedish air force, Defence Materiel Administration and Defence Research Agency, Saab is under contract through late 2025, with discussions upcoming on the next phase. Wide Range of Concepts Explored Peter Nilsson, head […]
Lindnerhof-Taktik Introduces New MX042 Plate Carrier, a German company focused on developing performance gear for military and law enforcement operators, has unveiled their latest product the MX042 plate carrier. This laser cut design is the modular “MX” version of their popular LT042/Il plate carrier. The MX042 utilizes a specially developed MX laminate material as the […]
