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F-35A on ramp
Oct 11, 2019 - 10:02 PM
The Republic of Korea is to buy 20 more F-35 stealth fighters, but the exact nature of the requirement remains a source for debate.
Oct 9, 2019 - 9:43 PM
Denel’s short-range weapon has been brought to fruition with Brazilian help, and is now ready for operation with the Gripen
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey
Oct 9, 2019 - 8:16 AM
The U.S. military's fleet of 375 Bell-Boeing V-22 tiltrotors has flown more than half a million hours.
Marine Viper
Oct 8, 2019 - 4:20 AM
The AH-1Z Viper is being used in combination with F-35Bs on attack missions, a teaming that will be enhanced by a forthcoming datalink upgrade
Oct 6, 2019 - 4:32 AM
Although relatively slow to adopt unmanned technology, Russia has grown its UAV force considerably in terms of numbers and capability
E-2C Hawkeye
Oct 4, 2019 - 3:52 AM
Japan and France are in the process of buying E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes to replace their current E-2C fleets.
Bell 360 Invictus
Oct 2, 2019 - 6:42 AM
Bell's Model 360 "Invictus" with feature "proven technologies" the company says
WZ-8
Oct 2, 2019 - 4:15 AM
Among the debutants at the October 1 parade in Beijing were the much-anticipated supersonic UAV and the latest missile-carrying version of the H-6.
Sep 28, 2019 - 3:48 AM
Moscow has demanded that the helicopters destined for its armed forces have no Western equipment, including the powerplant
AH-6i
Sep 27, 2019 - 3:36 AM
Thailand has been approved to receive the light attack helicopter, which is sought to provide special forces support.