Izvestia reports that Russia will test the upgraded SU-57 from summer of 2022 and complete testing in two years. Alex Beltyukov – RuSpotters Team [CC BY-SA 3.0 GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons The fighter will have new engines and avionics. The hydraulic actuators will be replace by electric ones. The cockpit will get wide-angle heads […]
South Korea has decided to replace its aging M163 Vulcan Air Defense System (VADS) with the indigenous Anti-Aircraft Gun Wheeled vehicle system (AAGW) from Hanwha Defense. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the contract awarded is worth $200 million. The AAGW uses the same turret of the tracked K30 Biho and has a 1.6x […]
Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) has taken delivery of its third KC-390, # FAB 2855, on Jun. 27 at Anápolis Air Base. For more information, hit the Source below Source
The Irish Defence Forces have published its Equipment Development Plan 2020-24 document and the military is considering the purchase of air combat interceptors. The program is still at pre-planning stage and the consideration will be dependent on additional funding. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/government-considering-purchase-of-military-jet-aircraft-1.4289801
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Taiwan has decided to proceed with the purchase of four MQ-9 unmanned air vehicles (UAV) from the United States, Up Media reports. Air National Guard / CC BY-SA The Air Force has completed its purchase report and the project is now listed in the budget request. The island is now waiting for Washington to list […]