Defense

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Jul 3, 2019 - 11:06 AM
Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens
Mi-28NM
Jul 3, 2019 - 8:01 AM
New versions of armed Mi-8s and Mi-28s offer greater survivability and greater stand-off engagement capability.
KC-135R
Jul 3, 2019 - 7:31 AM
The end of the Boeing KC-135R in Singaporean service signals that the A330 MRTT is ready to take on operational missions.
Jun 27, 2019 - 12:06 PM
Thirteen aircraft are being ordered, and Antonov hopes the deal will inspire confidence in the design from other potential customers
F-35A
Jun 27, 2019 - 5:20 AM
No weapons are believed to have been dropped, but the RAF's F-35s have now joined those of Israel and the U.S. on combat duty.
Jun 26, 2019 - 12:45 PM
To be ready in 2022, the city's new defenses will rely on conventionally armed interceptors in place of the Cold War-era nuclear missiles
Jun 24, 2019 - 11:10 AM
Newest Boeing/Saab T-X Trainer contract builds upon Collins' ejection seat and landing gear work.
Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics
Jun 20, 2019 - 2:39 AM
The KC-390 taps Embraer resources around the globe.
Jun 20, 2019 - 2:28 AM
Boosting defenses while also trying to maintain relations with Russia, due to needing to maintain legacy equipment, is not easy.
Jun 20, 2019 - 2:27 AM
It seems there's no alternative to ballistic missile defense in central Eastern Europe.