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Jan 25, 2019 - 8:46 AM
Through photos leaked on Russian internet sites it appears that the Sukhoi S-70 heavyweight UCAV is nearing a first flight
Rafale
Jan 24, 2019 - 12:11 PM
France has formally launched the next major step in Rafale development, with the accent on improved networking.
Bayrakter TB2 Block B
Jan 23, 2019 - 5:22 AM
The recent deal to supply Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Ukraine brings with it further cooperation with Turkey, which also includes transport aircraft development.
Jan 22, 2019 - 10:01 AM
KAI's T-50 trainer/FA-50 light fighter has achieved some success in Southeast Asia, and the company hopes to increase that with more capable variants
JH-XX
Jan 21, 2019 - 7:31 AM
A report recently published by the Defense Intelligence Agency outlines plans by China to build a stealthy fighter-bomber.
Yak-130
Jan 21, 2019 - 7:12 AM
Laos has become the fifth export customer for the Yak-130, but the exact nature of the deal has raised some controversy in Russia.
F-35A
Jan 18, 2019 - 5:25 AM
As expected by many, Singapore has announced its selection of the F-35 as its F-16 replacement, but is initially only buying a small number for evaluation.
APG-79(v)4
Jan 18, 2019 - 5:03 AM
Marine Hornets will receive e-scan radar so that they can maintain combat relevance while the Corps transitions to an all-F-35 fleet.
Jan 14, 2019 - 1:26 PM
While the debate over who will operate India's growing attack helicopter force continues, the Army Aviation Corps is looking forward to receiving Apaches
Jan 14, 2019 - 12:52 PM
Local contractor PT DI has associations with Airbus and Bell, and will built or outfit the new H225Ms and 412EPIs that have been ordered