Tag: Defence news

Indonesian Air Force Confirms Acquisition of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

The Indonesian Air Force has officially confirmed its acquisition of the Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey’s Baykar Technology. This significant development in Indonesia’s military modernization was announced by Air Force Chief of Staff, Mohamad Tommy Harjono, following his recent visit to Turkey. Indonesia becomes the 29th or 30th country to procure […]

Russia Bolsters Artillery with New Malva Howitzers

The Russian military has received a fresh delivery of 2S43 Malva wheeled howitzers, enhancing its artillery capabilities. This advanced self-propelled artillery system represents a significant upgrade in Russia’s ground forces’ firepower and mobility. The Malva is built on the BAZ-6910-027 “Voshchina” chassis, featuring an 8×8 all-wheel-drive configuration. It’s equipped with a 152mm 2A64 rifled gun, […]

Successful Taxi Test for KIZILELMA’s Third Prototype

Turkey’s defense industry has achieved significant milestones with the continued development of the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet and the successful testing of the TF6000 engine. These advancements underscore Turkey’s growing capabilities in aviation and defense technology. Baykar, a leading Turkish defense company, has successfully conducted a taxi test for the third prototype (TC-OZB3) of […]

Ukraine Receives First F-16 Fighter Jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the arrival of the country’s first American-made F-16 fighter jets. This milestone marks a crucial step in modernizing Ukraine’s air force, which has largely relied on Soviet-era aircraft until now. President Zelensky made the announcement at an undisclosed airbase, standing beside two F-16 jets. The exact number of jets received […]