Yearly Archives: 2021
Americas
‘Impregnable Dome’: Here Is A New Air Defense System That Can ‘Knock Off’ Targets In All Directions — Watch
It seems the Iron Dome is passé. The Israeli defense industry has introduced a new family of electronic warfare (EW) systems, claiming it would...
Europe
British F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in Mediterranean Sea; Pilot Ejects Safely – Defense Ministry
UK fighter jet F-35 from the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier crashed on Wednesday during a routine flying operation in the Mediterranean Sea, the pilot...
Americas
US Military’s Tanker Fleet ‘Brittle & Aged’, Needs Massive Investments To Keep Up With China — Think Tank
A new report rang alarm bells for the US military’s tanker fleet, asking it to step up its capabilities in view of threats posed...
EurAsian Region
EU Concerned Over Worsening Situation At Poland-Belarus Border; Lukashenko Wants Iskander Missiles Deployed
Over the past few days, the Polish-Belarusian border has become the hotspot of violence and conflict, sparking global concerns especially within the European Union...
South Asia
Russian Ka-226T Or Indigenous Light Utility Helicopter – Which Chopper Will Become Indian Army’s Next Workhorse?
The Indian Armed Forces are looking for a massive overhaul of their light helicopter fleet to replace the Chetak and Cheetah rotorcraft from service....
Europe
After Rafale Fighters, India’s LCA Tejas To Get Powerful Bunker-Buster Missiles That Can ‘Hammer’ Chinese PLA Positions
As part of the Indian efforts to improve the lethality of indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), the country's air force has placed...
Asia Pacific
China’s Two-Island Ambition: Japan, Taiwan In The Firing Line As Xi Jinping Warns The US Against ‘Playing With Fire”
Japan has ramped up its security interactions with Australia and has been reassured of unwavering support from the US over the issue of the...
Europe
Saab Ready To Offer The New E-Series Gripen Fighter Jets To Czech Air Force As Lease For C/D Series Nears Expiry
Swedish defense and aerospace company Saab has set its eye on an old customer for marketing its new Gripen E/F multi-role aircraft.
Big Breakthrough: India’s...
EurAsian Region
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping Zoom Talks Unlikely to Impact ‘Intractable’ Disputes Between US, China: ANALYSIS
The virtual summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Joe Biden will not pave the road for progress on a wide range...
Europe
After Lifting Ban On Leonardo, India Debars Singapore, Israeli Defense Firms From Doing Business
After lifting its ban on Italian defense giant Leonardo, India's Defence Ministry has issued a new list of companies, which will not be allowed...
South Asia
Big Breakthrough: India’s Rustom-2 Drone Demonstrates Critical Capabilities Using Own GPS System
India has accelerated trials of the indigenously-developed Rustom-II surveillance drone amid rising border tensions with China.
Recently, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation demonstrated the...
Americas
Dubai Air Show: First Fighter Aircraft Deal Signed Between US Aviation Firm & Royal Thai Air Force
Royal Thai Air Force (Thailand) has become the first foreign customer of the American AT-6 Wolverine light-attack aircraft, according to reports.
The Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine...
EurAsian Region
Russia’s New Fighter Jet Perfume Combines Scents Of Glass, Leather, Metals Used In Checkmate’s Fuselage — Watch
With so much spotlight on Russia's newest fighter jet, Checkmate, it appears that the aircraft maker is going to great lengths to make it...
Americas
International Space Station Crew Forced To Take ‘Emergency Safety Measures’ Due To Russia’s Anti-Satellite Missile Test
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the crew on the International Space Station (ISS) had to take emergency safety measures due to debris generated from...
EurAsian Region
Su-75 Checkmate Vs Su-57 Felon – How Does Russia’s New, Single-Engine Stealth Aircraft Differ From Its Predecessor?
The Russian Su-75 ‘Checkmate’ which made its international debut at the ongoing Dubai Air Show, has been in the limelight ever since its unveiling in...
EurAsian Region
Russia’s Anti-Satellite Missile Test Draws US Ire; Sends Space Station Astronauts ‘Running For Cover’
The United States has vociferously condemned the Anti-Satellite Missile Test (ASAT) conducted by Russia at one of its own satellites that reportedly put the...
Asia Pacific
China Warns Of More Tensions As India Deploys Supersonic BrahMos Missile Along The Disputed Himalayan Border
The 18-month-long India-China border standoff is unlikely to end anytime soon. Amid a significant mobilization of troops and heavy weaponry along the contested boundary...
Europe
30 More Rafale Fighter Jets For Egypt As Dassault Sets The Ball Rolling On $4.5B Procurement Contract
Egypt is all set to acquire 30 more Rafale multi-role fighter jets in order to bolster its airpower amid regional instability and mounting geopolitical...
Americas
Lockheed Martin Makes New F-21 Fighter Jet Pitch To Indian Air Force; Assures ‘Highest Level Of Indigenization’
US defense giant Lockheed Martin has again pitched its F-21 fighter aircraft for India’s exclusive use while portraying it as the most suitable aircraft...
EurAsian Region
Russia Says JF-17 Thunder, F-16 Fighters Key Competitor Of Checkmate Aircraft; UAE Shows Interest In New Stealth Jets
The UAE has reportedly shown interest in Russia’s single-engine Checkmate fighter jet and is keen to analyze the stealth aircraft, Head of Rostec Sergei...
