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What You Need to Know About Russia’s New Sukhoi Su-30SM1 Fighter

07/21/2017

Russia has developed a new modernized version of the Sukhoi Su-30SM Flanker-H that features upgraded avionics and weapons. Designated as the Su-30SM1, the aircraft leverages the operational lessons that Russia has learned during its operations over Syria, according to a report in the Russian-language newspaper Izvestia.

Saudi Arabia considering Scorpion deal: Textron chief

Saudi Arabia is considering acquiring the Textron AirLand Scorpion light attack aircraft, with initial discussions under way. Scott Donnelly, chief executive of parent company Textron, says Riyadh is one of a number of customers it is in talks with over the developmental aircraft.

UK to drive down Typhoon operating costs to match F-16

Dubbed the Typhoon total availability enterprise, or Tytan, the new, 10-year arrangement between the RAF and industry partners BAE Systems and Leonardo is expected to reduce the Typhoon's per-hour operating cost by 30-40%. This should equate to a saving of at least £550 million ($712 million), which "will be recycled into the programme", according to BAE Systems Military Air & Information managing director Chris Boardman.

Franco-German fighter proposal gains momentum

France and Germany have signalled their intention to co-operate on the development of a future combat aircraft to be produced after the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.Part of a broader move to increase military co-operation and enhance export prospects for European products, the fighter initiative was referred to during a press conference involving French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris on 13 July.

Delhi outlines need for seven SIGINT aircraft

Delhi has issued a request for information (RFI) for seven signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications jamming aircraft. As per the RFI, two aircraft in SIGINT configuration will be acquired for the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) - India’s technical intelligence agency. Five SIGINT and communications jamming configured aircraft are to be operated by the air force.

Gulfstream proposes nose refuelling for JSTARS candidate

Gulfstream’s proposal for the US Air Force’s JSTARS recapitalisation project will include a refuelling nozzle mounted on the nose of its G550 business jet, the company’s vice-president of special mission sales has revealed.

China Looking to Join the Race for Hypersonic Planes and Missiles

A Chinese military expert says China should develop counter technologies after the U.S. and Australia jointly tested at least one flight for their Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HiFIRE) program.

Russian MoD May Get 12 5th Generation PAK FA Fighters Already in 2019

The Russian Defense Ministry and the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) are discussing the delivery of first 12 Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fifth-generation fighter aircraft in 2019, UAC President Yury Slyusar said on Wednesday.

Russian Defense Ministry Receives 100 Su-34s With Radio Warfare Systems

The Russian Defense Ministry has received about one hundred Su-34 aircraft equipped with Khibiny aircraft electronic countermeasure systems, a representative of Russia's concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a part of the Rostec state corporation, said at MAKS-2017 International Aviation and Space Salon on Wednesday.

Iran displays Kosar light attack and trainer jet at MAKS

Centre wing box replacement deal supports RAF's Hercules

Russian Defense Ministry to Purchase MiG-35 Multipurpose Fighter Jets From 2018

Contract on Russian-Indian Joint 5th Gen Fighter Jet to Be Signed Shortly

Russian Defense Ministry Says Eyeing Purchase of 50 Modernized Tu-160 Bombers

Russia Considering Development of Vertical Takeoff Planes for Aircraft Carriers

Rafael nears latest Indian contract for Litening pods

Israel broadens Lavi training scope

Former Israel Security Chief Calls for Military Action in Syria

Hypersonic Shield: Why Russia's Zircon Missile Could Be a Game Changer

Stratospheric Combat: Russian MiG-31 Intercepts, Destroys Supersonic Missile