China has developed anti-ship ballistic missiles, and wants the world to know it. From parades to propaganda, the PLA has touted their DF-21 and DF-26 missiles as a Sword of… Continue reading "Chinese Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles: Over Hyped or a True Carrier Killer?"
Following recently released videos that are sweeping the Internet, Canadian technology firm Hyperstealth have announced a patent application related to their Quantum Stealth Light Bending Material. Based on the concept… Continue reading "Canadian Firm Hyperstealth Unveils Quantum Stealth Lenticular-Lens Camouflage"
On September 26, the Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that the Korea Aerospace Industries Korean Fighter-Experimental (KF-X) had successfully passed its critical design review, which was held between… Continue reading "KAI KF-X Program Begins Prototype Construction"
Bell Textron Inc. have revealed its contender for the United States Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, the Bell 360 Invictus. According to Bell, the 360 Invictus’ design uses… Continue reading "Bell Unveils their Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Contender – The 360 Invictus"
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar Makina has displayed its latest Akinci unmanned combat air vehicle on static display at the TEKNOFEST Istanbul Aerospace and Technology Festival. This is the first time… Continue reading "First public display of Baykar Akinci UCAV at TEKNOFEST 2019"
On September 24, the Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) of Taiwan unveiled its T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer to the public in a ceremony presided over by President Tsai-Ing… Continue reading "Taiwan’s National Advanced Trainer Makes Public Debut"
The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced, on September 10th, the down-selection of three contenders for the Next Armored Wheeled Vehicle project. This project aims to replace the Komatsu Type 96… Continue reading "Japanese MoD Downselects GDLS, Patria and Mitsubishi offerings for Type 96 APC Replacement"
Airbus Helicopters has proposed an upgraded Tiger for the Australian Army’s LAND 4503 requirement for a new armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH). LAND 4503 calls for platforms that can “deliver armed… Continue reading "Airbus Tiger Still a Contender for Australia’s Reconnaissance Helicopter Requirement"
India has been looking to install new engines on its ageing, but still capable, fleet of Jaguar ground attack jets for years. The Jaguars, bought in part from British aerospace… Continue reading "India Cancels Jaguar Engine Upgrade Program"
The first of two Bombardier Global 6000-based intelligence aircraft to be delivered to the UAE air force has been actively flying since mid-August, notably over the Persian Gulf. With Iranian… Continue reading "UAE’s Advanced Intelligence Aircraft Begins Operational Testing"