Air force

Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.5 Billion Contract for F-22 Raptor Engine Maintenance

Pratt & Whitney Secures $1.5 Billion Contract for F-22 Raptor Engine Maintenance

Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace manufacturer and a subsidiary of RTX, has been awarded a three-year contract worth up to $1.5 billion to sustain the F119…

21. 02. 2025
AH-1Z Viper demonstrates new long-range precision fire capability

AH-1Z Viper demonstrates new long-range precision fire capability

The U.S. Marine Corps has taken a significant step forward in precision strike capabilities by successfully testing a new Long Range Precision Fire (LRPF) system on the AH-1Z…

18. 02. 2025
Mirage 2000-5F fighters will provide air-to-ground and also anti-drone capabities to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

Mirage 2000-5F fighters will provide air-to-ground and also anti-drone capabities to the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force, General Jérôme Bellanger, confirms anti-drone capabilities of the Mirage 2000-5F fighter planes recently supplied to the…

16. 02. 2025
Italy’s AW249 helicopter enters production phase: A game-changer for modern warfare

Italy’s AW249 helicopter enters production phase: A game-changer for modern warfare

Italy's next-generation combat helicopter program, the AW249, is advancing steadily as the country prepares to enter the production phase. With 17 units already under contract out…

11. 02. 2025
From rumor to reality: Iran expands Air Force with Su-35 purchase

From rumor to reality: Iran expands Air Force with Su-35 purchase

In a move that could considerably shift the military balance in the Middle East, a senior Iranian military official has reportedly confirmed that Tehran has completed the purchase…

28. 01. 2025
6th generation aircraft – the European GCAP and FACS projects should join forces

6th generation aircraft – the European GCAP and FACS projects should join forces

In December, the  Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP, ex-Tempest) project, which aims to develop a 6th generation fighter aircraft, took a decisive step forward with the creation…

25. 01. 2025
Bangladesh explores acquisition of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jets

Bangladesh explores acquisition of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jets

In a significant development in regional defense cooperation, Bangladesh has expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan. This follows…

17. 01. 2025
China’s strategic shift: Upgrading military tactics for drone warfare

China’s strategic shift: Upgrading military tactics for drone warfare

China has been making significant advancements in military technology, particularly in the realm of drone warfare. By leveraging lessons learned from recent global conflicts and…

12. 01. 2025
Su-25 Frogfoot CAS expert – the Soviet tank killer

Su-25 Frogfoot CAS expert – the Soviet tank killer

During the Second World War, the various belligerent countries deployed many different types of aircraft for missions involving close air support of ground troops. Even very close support…

03. 01. 2025
From UAVs to F-35 components: Baykar’s game-changing purchase of Piaggio Aerospace

From UAVs to F-35 components: Baykar’s game-changing purchase of Piaggio Aerospace

Turkish defense firm Baykar has secured approval from the Italian government to acquire Piaggio Aerospace, marking a significant step in Baykar’s strategy to strengthen its…

30. 12. 2024
Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

Pentagon awards Lockheed Martin $11.8 billion contract for F-35 production amid budget uncertainty

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin an $11.8 billion undefinitized contract for the production of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, a move that keeps the critical stealth fighter…

21. 12. 2024
Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

Su-34 Fullback, an Istrbitel-Bombardirovchik based on Su-27

The Su-34, known by NATO as the Fullback, is a Russian tactical bomber developed by Sukhoi in the Soviet Union and later in Russia between 1980 and 2000. Its first…

09. 12. 2024