Military Aviation News Archive

Scrapping S-300 deal could cost Moscow

06/14/2010

Moscow's decision to halt delivery of powerful S-300 air-defense missiles to Iran, citing the new U.N. sanctions on the Islamic Republic, may be politically convenient but it could carry a hefty cost for Russia in the Middle East.

The end of american hegemony in the Middle East

06/14/2010

The U.S. power in the Middle East are declining, however, discuss the possibility of a new cold war in the region is incorrect; powers such as Russia and Turkey are simply taking advantage of the power vacuum in the Middle East – English analyst writes Chris Phillips.

PAF to get F-16s with tough stipulations

06/14/2010

Despite being a key ally in the war against terrorism in which Pakistan have rendered innumerable sacrifices, the United States is extending military assistance to Islamabad under strict conditions and stipulations, reflecting the nature of relations between the two countries.

Iran Demands Russian S-300s to Make It ‘Invincible’ to Israel

06/14/2010

Russia must honor a contract to supply S-300 air-defense systems, an Iranian lawmaker said.

Saudis Upgrading Fighter Jets to Face Iranian Threat

06/13/2010

Saudi Arabia’s air force has signed a deal to upgrade its fleet of 150 strike aircraft and procure advanced weaponry to respond to an Iranian military threat while simultaneously denying reports that the country is coordinating with Israel over a possible strike against Iran’s nuclear sites.

Jerusalem blocking multi-million Russia drone deal

06/13/2010

The brakes have been put on talks between Israel Aerospace Industries and Russia over sales and the joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Israeli defense sources who wish to remain anonymous.

Super Hercules airlifters get ready for India, Globemaster evaluation to begin

06/13/2010

The first three of six C-130J Super Hercules airlifters purchased by India in a $1 billion deal with the US have taken their final positions on Lockheed Martin's assembly line in Marietta, Georgia, even as the evaluation is set to begin of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster, with India intending to purchase 10 of the heavy-lift aircraft.

EADS set to open third research centre in Bangalore

06/13/2010

Bangalore is set to have another aerospace research centre from the stables of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). While talk about this has been doing the rounds for a while, the company said it's ready to open the EADS Defence and Security (EADS-DS) competence centre. It was announced at the ongoing Berlin air show.

China says farewell to J-6 fighters

06/13/2010

People's Liberation Army Air Force held on Saturday an official farewell ceremony for the J-6, a Chinese-built version of the Soviet MiG-19 Farmer fighter aircraft, Chinese television reported.

Romania cannot afford buying F-16 jets

06/12/2010

Crisis-hit Romania cannot afford to purchase second-hand F-16 combat aircraft this year, Finance Minister Sebastian Vladescu said.

Russia supplying Syria with combat jets

06/12/2010

Russia has agreed to supply Syria with combat aircraft and other defense equipment, saying a previous sale was legitimate.

Eurojet offers dual-use engine for LCA

06/12/2010

Eager to join hands with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its associates in the development of India's Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas-Mark II,' the Eurojet consortium is offering its engine that could be tweaked to work on its naval version.

Airdrop's HQ at Scott Air Force Base gets visit from the droppers

06/12/2010

From packages tossed out of open cockpits during World War I to pallets guided by Global Positioning System equipment and wireless controllers into remote areas, U.S. military airdrops have significantly changed.

Saudi Arabia gives Israel clear skies to attack Iranian nuclear sites

06/12/2010

Saudi Arabia has conducted tests to stand down its air defences to enable Israeli jets to make a bombing raid on Iran’s nuclear facilities, The Times can reveal.

US Navy F-35 JSF Version Makes First Flight

06/12/2010

Almost one year since the US Navy’s first-ever stealth fighter, the F-35C Lightning II was rolled out at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant, the aircraft yesterday performed its first successful flight at the neighbouring Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

Russian-Indian work on 5G fighter to go ahead without extra deal

06/12/2010

Russian aircraft holding Sukhoi has no plans to sign additional agreements creating a joint venture with its Indian partners in the production of a fifth-generation fighter, the general director said on Friday.

Indian Air Force to begin C-17 trials by month-end

06/11/2010

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to begin trials of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III heavy-lift transport aircraft, of which it intends to purchase 10, by the end of the month, an official said.

Russian $12 Billion European Arms Spree May Benefit DCNS, Iveco

06/11/2010

Russia may buy $12 billion of arms from European and Israeli companies, including DCNS and Iveco SpA, over the next five years as the world’s second-biggest arms exporter hunts for higher-quality weapons than domestic companies can provide, according to a Moscow research institute.

European defence consortium plans long-term investment in India

06/11/2010

European consortium EADS Defence and Security (DS) is embarking on a twin-pronged strategy of increasing its presence in India while expanding its share in New Delhi's growing defence market.

Navy’s P-8A Poseidon will be next generation radar and sensor plane

06/11/2010

P-8A Poseidon aircraft T2 successfully completed the program's first mission systems test flight on June 8 in Seattle. T2 will be used to verify integrated mission systems performance during flights in Seattle and at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Boeing Workers End Strike

06/11/2010

Workers at a Boeing Co. facility that builds large cargo jets have ratified a new labor contract and will return to work Thursday, ending a month-long strike that jeopardized the expensive military program's future.

EADS ropes in six firms to develop aircraft systems

06/11/2010

European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company NV (EADS) has signed licensing contracts with six aerospace firms to develop military aircraft systems using its technologies, a company official said Thursday.

Boeing P-8A Poseidon Completes 1st In-flight Test of Mission Systems

06/11/2010

Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft T2 successfully completed the program's first mission systems test flight on June 8 in Seattle. T2 will be used to verify integrated mission systems performance during flights in Seattle and at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.

Brazil Air Force May Buy 8 Airbus Military Planes, Valor Says

06/10/2010

Airbus Military is in talks to sell eight military transport aircraft to Brazil’s air force, Valor Economico reported, citing Domingo Urena-Raso, head of the unit of Airbus SAS.

NATO helicopter shot down in Afghanistan

06/10/2010

Four U.S. soldiers are killed in the attack in volatile Helmand province. A roadside bomb leaves another coalition service member dead and brings the number of troops killed in June to 29.