Yearly Archive: 2022

Russia’s UAC, Sukhoi and MiG Merge into Single Company

Russia’s UAC, Sukhoi and MiG Merge into Single Company

Sukhoi and MiG Corporation merged with PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC of Rostec State Corporation). On June 1, the corresponding entries were made in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities. Both affiliated companies are among the leaders in the global aircraft industry, have strong…
Lithuania Prepares Purchase of Bayraktar TB-2 Combat Drone

Lithuania Prepares Purchase of Bayraktar TB-2 Combat Drone

During a visit to Ankara on June 1, Vice Minister of National Defence Vilius Semeška signed an agreement of cooperation in the area of defence industry on behalf of the Lithuanian Ministry National Defence with Turkey’s President of Defence Industries Prof. Dr. Ismail Demir.

The historic signatur…

Lithuania Wants to Speed Up Weapon Purchases from US

Lithuania Wants to Speed Up Weapon Purchases from US

“The security situation in the region has induced a comprehensive public and political support for acceleration of armed forces modernization as the primary and key guarantee of Lithuania’s security. Only if we have the critical capabilities can we ensure a credible deterrence and defence alongside…
US Air Force Extends KC-46A Refueling Clearances

US Air Force Extends KC-46A Refueling Clearances

SCOTT AFB, Ill. — Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a seventh Interim Capability Release mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus May 31, increasing the aircraft’s operational capability to support 97% of the daily joint force air refueling demands.

Less than one year af…

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