China’s J-20 Flying in ‘Beast Mode’ Again with Eight Air-to-Air Missiles
With the dual racks allowing it to carry eight air-to-air missiles externally, the J-20 would be able to be armed…
Ukraine Says Gripen Jets Are Among ‘Expected’ Western Aircraft Deliveries
While Ukraine has described Gripens as “expected,” Swedish officials have so far only stated that future sales could be discussed…
Taiwan is Interested in the Rafale, Says Dassault’s Chief
In a recent hearing, Dassault Aviation’s CEO Éric Trappier told lawmakers about efforts to support Taiwan’s fleet of Mirage 2000s…
Could China’s Mock Test Facility Hint What Its Next Carrier Might Look Like?
The Wuhan carrier mockup previously replicated the Fujian, and the new configuration might hint at the PLA Navy’s fourth aircraft…
Greece Receives 42nd F-16V Viper, Completing 50% of Upgrade Program
The F-16V Viper significantly improves the Hellenic Air Force’s ability to operate jointly with its Rafales, its future F-35s and…
Sikorsky to Build 99 CH-53K King Stallions for the U.S. Marine Corps
This $10 million order is the biggest to date for the CH-53K, of which the Marine Corps plans to procure…
U.S. Navy E-2D Refuels from French Rafale, A400M and A330 MRTT
The completion of aerial refueling testing with French tankers is another step towards the introduction of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye…
Second Prototype of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter is Now In Production
The new Kaan prototype has been spotted during assembly a year after the maiden flight of the first example, and…
Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison Retires After 62 Years in Service
Today the IAF phased out the MiG-21 Bison after a 62-year-long career, spanning two thirds of the air force’s total…
Pratt & Whitney Advances CCA Engine Testing as Raytheon Expands Mk 104 Rocket Motor Production
The two announcements highlight RTX’s parallel work on both air-breathing and solid rocket propulsion technologies through its businesses. RTX made…