The B-52H Ghostrider subsonic heavy bomber  being brought back into service from retirement by the US Air Force to replace aircraft lost from a fire in 2014. The first B-52H Stratofortress to be resurrected from long-term storage at the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) to rejoin the active strategic bomber fleet soared into the […]

Units of the Russian Airborne troops with hardware and armament are participating in the joint international exercise held in Africa for the first time. They are to leave Russia for Egypt in October 2016. This exercise will be one of the first opportunities to hold joint exercise in the territory of Africa. Representatives of more […]

The Russian company Modern Aviation Technologies (KB SAT) plans to begin production of the new SR-10 single-engine light aerobatic jet trainer aircraft in 2017, That was reported by aviation21.ru. “Production of the first aircraft is scheduled for the end of 2017. According to the plans of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in 2018-2019 […]

New Chinese Harbin Z-20 medium lift utility helicopter  have been captured on video and in photos by amateur plane-spotters. The new Z-20 helicopter bears strong resemblance to the Sikorsky S-70C Blackhawk. The only difference is that the main rotor of the S-70C is four-bladed whereas that of the new Chinese helicopter is five-bladed. Once operational the new […]

China Changfeng Mechanics and Electronics Technology Academy to develop a new air-launched anti-ship ballistic missile. That was reported by dafeng cao. The new version of China’s anti-ship ballistic missile  will be used to arm the Xian H-6K long-range strategic bomber. Accurate information about the new missile is currently no. The new anti-ship ballistic missile probably can attack medium and large naval vessels […]

The maiden flight of the Yak-152 initial training aircraft took place at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, the affiliate of Irkut Corporation (a United Aircraft Corporation subsidiary) on September 29, 2016. The Yak-152 aircraft has been developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau, the affiliate of Irkut Corporation. The new aircraft provides initial pilot training […]

The cooperation between Schiebel, manufacturer of the world’s most capable VTOL UAS, the CAMCOPTER® S-100, and the German company Diehl Defence has been strengthened recently. “Celebrating a milestone like the 10th anniversary of the CAMCOPTER® S-100 with more than 300 units sold is a good moment to reflect on where we are today and where […]

The upgraded Russian Su-25SM3 attack aircraft fitted with new Vitebsk active protection system return to Syria. Russian TV Channel website has released video footage of upgraded Su-25SM3 attack aircraft  flying over Latakia during Syrian Arab Army offensive. The Su-25SM3 is an extensively modified version of the Su-25.  The Su-25SM3 version was developed following the results of flight tests carried […]

Senior Japanese and U.S. government officials joined Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in Japan’s enhanced national defense and strengthening the future of the U.S-Japan security alliance. The ceremony was attended by more than 400 guests […]

The Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force plans to acquire four new KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $1.9 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification […]