New Photo of Japanese ATD-X Shinshin stealth fighter aircraft
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The ATD-X, known in Japan as Shinshin, meaning “spirit of the heart,” is a research prototype being used to determine whether domestic technologies for a fifth-generation fighter are viable. If successful, the ATD-X will undergo further development and modifications in the hopes of leading to an F-3 fighter that will enter service starting 2035. Japanese […]
India Will Buy 194 Virus SW 80/10 Microlight Aircraft from Slovenia
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India will buy 194 microlight aircraft from Slovenian Pipistrel light aircraft manufacturer for training, surveillance and high-altitude operations. The deal is being inked after four years of protracted negotiations with Pipistrel. According to India Strategic, a magazine, these aircraft will be operated by the IAF (72), Indian Navy (12) and the National Cadet Corps (110). […]
Russian Orlan-10 drone shot down in Syria
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Rebels from Aleppo claim destroyed russian Orlan-10 drone. The Orlan-10 is an unmanned aerial vehicle reported to have been produced for the Russian government at the Special Technological Centre of Saint Petersburg and has come to earth in Aleppo
Russian Attack Helicopter Mil Mi-28 arrived in Syria
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Russian all-weather, day-night, military tandem, two-seat anti-armor attack helicopter was spotted near Latakia on North of Syria. The Mi-28 is a new-generation attack helicopter that functions as an air-to-air and air-to-ground partner for the Mi-24 Hind and Ka-50 Hokum. The five-blade main rotor is mounted above the body midsection, and short, wide, tapered, weapon-carrying wings […]
First footage of Iraqi Air Force T-50IQ
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Recently pictures from July 2015 of the first flight have surfaced. The Iraqi pilots that are flying the T-50IQ in South Korea have completed their training in Pakistan and are advancing in their F16 program. The Iraqi F16 training program encompasses training from beginning to end with the South Korean trainer being the last step […]
U.S. P-3C Orion and Crew to Conduct ASW Tactical Exchange with Romania
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A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion from Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 arrived in Constanta, Romania Oct. 11 to participate in a three-day anti-submarine warfare exchange with the Romanian Navy. U.S. and Romanian Sailors will discuss and practice ASW tactics, techniques, and procedures in in order to enhance interoperability and combined capability to ensure security, access and […]
Royal Thai Army Orders Eight AW139 Helicopters
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New contracts worth a total of 140 million Euro for Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland helicopters. During the Helitech International Show held in London, the company announced orders for the AW139 and AW169 new-generation helicopter models, by both commercial and Governmental European and Asian customers for a total amount of eleven. Among the operators to mention which have chosen […]
Egypt Buys A400M European Military Transport Aircraft
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The board of directors of Airbus Group met last week at the plant in San Pablo in Seville and the visit of the leadership of the company has transcended information of great significance for the future of its main program in Spain and Andalusia, the the A400M military transport plane. Pilar Albiac, executive vice president […]
New Iraqi CH-4B Drones now in Operation from Kut Airbase
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On Saturday morning of October 10th, 2015, Iraqi Defence Minister Mr. Khaled al-Obeidi Khalid al-Obaidi arrived at Kut Airbase to see the launching of the Chinese CH-4B combat drone. It is vital to note that our site has previously reported about Chinese CH-4B combat drone in Iraq. CH-4 unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) is developed by the China’s […]
Russia will sign contract on Mi-35 deliveries to Afghanistan in October
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Russia will sign contract on Mi-35 deliveries to Afghanistan in October. The Afghan government intends to buy Mi-35 attack helicopters from Russia in a bid to boost the capabilities of the Afghan Air Force. The Afghan Air Force received the first six Armed MD-530s last month with the NATO Train, Assist, Advise Command-Air and 438th […]