In a significant step for its domestic aviation sector, Iran has commenced test certification flights for the Simorgh light transport aircraft. The initiative, reported at the end of October, aims to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, a crucial milestone for the aircraft’s entry into service. The Simorgh, ...
Kyiv outlines an ambitious plan to modernize its Air Force with F-16, Gripen, and Rafale fighters. Kyiv, Ukraine — Ukraine has officially presented the concept for the renewal and modernization of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a major step toward transforming its aerial capabilities and aligning with NATO standards. The plan ...
Ukraine has officially announced its ambition to acquire up to 150 Saab Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, marking what could become the most significant combat aviation agreement in its history. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the first aircraft are expected to arrive as early as next year, describing the deal as a “historic step” in ...
A Ukrainian source has reportedly obtained access to classified Russian documents detailing procurement contracts for a wide range of missile systems. While the authenticity of the documents remains unverified and the files themselves have not been made public, the information offers a detailed look into Russia’s missile production volumes, costs, and modernization priorities for 2024–2026. ...
In recent months, an unusual tactic has gained attention on the battlefield: the so-called “pipe war.” This method involves the use of underground pipelines for troop movements, allowing forces to bypass enemy surveillance and drone threats. The latest reports indicate that Russian troops have revived this tactic in the Pokrovsky direction, raising new challenges for ...
The first prototype of the Yak-130M advanced trainer and light combat aircraft has been completed and is now ready for ground testing, marking a key milestone in Russia’s ongoing aircraft modernization efforts. The project is being developed by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) under the Rostec State Corporation, with the aircraft built at the Irkutsk ...
Introduction Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is set to showcase its newest innovation — the L-SPIKE 4X Launched Effect — at the upcoming AUSA 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Washington, D.C. (October 13–15). This cutting-edge system represents the latest evolution of the renowned SPIKE missile family, integrating loitering capabilities into a fully developed ...
A modern combat aircraft is a highly complex machine whose operational life is determined primarily by the airframe lifespan. While engines, avionics and many subsystems can be replaced or upgraded, the structural fatigue life of the airframe is the limiting factor. When an aircraft reaches the end of that calibrated lifespan, several predictable outcomes are ...
The deployment and expansion of missile defense systems in the Middle East has long been a strategic priority for the United States. Recent developments confirm that the US military is upgrading its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) presence in Israel, expanding the number of active launch sites from six to eleven. This step comes ...
First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units ...