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Russia Signals Ambition To Overturn UAE F-35 Sale

The new single-engine “Checkmate” fighter appears for the first time outside Russia at Dubai 2021.
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Diehl Unveils Adaptive Missile Innovations At Singapore

Diehl Defence is highlighting its adaptive missile solutions at the 2020 Singapore Airshow.
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PLAAF Senior Pilot Reveals Poor Performance in Joint Exercise With RTAF

A report details the performance of PLAAF aircraft in Falcon Strike 2015.
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India Prepares For New Fighter Tender

Rafales are now being delivered but there are still holes and problems with the procurement cycle.
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Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.
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Maintenance and Modifications

BARP Offers Services for New and Older Russian Fighters

Belarus Aircraft Repair Plant No. 558 enjoys a competitive advantage in the servicing of Russia-built aircraft.
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Catic Caters to Customers with Full Line of Fighters

China's Catic has pursued new military aircraft programs based on increasingly advanced technology.
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Russia’s Aerospace Sector May Be Headed For Consolidation

Folding Russian Helicopters into the OAK structure to form one single entity is a possibility.
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Accidents

Ukraine International Airlines Demands Full Investigation Into Iran 737 Shootdown

Ukraine International Airlines executives held a press conference to address Iran’s culpability in the shootdown of Flight PS752.
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Elettronica Offers Next-Gen EW System For Europe, Asia

Four companies have teamed to develop the “Praetorian Evolution" of the Eurofighter.
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Iran’s Aerospace Sector Remains Isolated

Sanctions imposed on the country limit the options of home-grown manufacturers.
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Conflict Over An-124 Program Continues

A conflict over the An-124 freighter between Ukraine and Russia puts Germany In the middle.
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Russian EW Weaknesses Endure While Other Nations Innovate

Russia’s EW system development has failed to change direction to account for inherent weaknesses.
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U.S., Allies Take Notice of China's Advances In Defense

China rattles sabres in escalating tension with the U.S.
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Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Expands Business Profile

Changes in its relationship with Russia have prompted Volga-Dnepr to pursue new opportunities.
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Ukrainian Industry Expands Niche In Several Markets

Ukraine's aerospace industry serves companies operating Soviet-era platforms and nations looking to build their own industry.
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Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete

The country is working to reduce its reliance on Russia-built models.
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Ukraine Industry Enhancing Independence From Russia

Political tensions between Russia and Ukraine in recent years have prompted companies such as Antonov to look to the rest of the world.
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Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete

As the first line of defense against Russian aggression, Poland's military forces play a pivotal role
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Boeing’s Max Loss May Be Embraer’s Gain in Ukraine

The former Soviet republics represent what could be just one example of a region where Embraer E-Jets are making more headway due to Max issues.
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Bombardier C Series Makes China Debut

Program’s second flight test aircraft bears livery of first operator, Air Baltic
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J-31, Y-20 Make Debuts at Much Expanded China Airshow

The significant increase in military systems on display has boosted the biennial event.
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China’s FC-31 Fighter Disappoints in First Display

In its Zhuhai display, the FC-31 appeared to bleed too much energy and the pilot had a hard time keeping the nose up during turns and other maneuvers.
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Iran Prepares to Re-equip its Military

Iran is already exploring what it can buy from the likes of Russia and China when sanctions lift and its assets are unfrozen.
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Ukraine and KSA To Cooperate On An-132 Production

The An-132 will be a modernized An-32 built in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine’s Antonov as “consultant”.
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PRC Military Continues to Depend on Ukrainian Defense Technology

While China has failed to get away from reliance on Russia, it is in many cases Ukrainian technology that it is using.
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Su-35 Fighter Boosted by China and Indonesia Deals

UAC recently logged sales for 36 more Su-35 combat aircraft in a move that could extend its production backlog by up to 10 years.
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Cyber Warfare Episode Plays Out in Court Case

Two-Year Legal Saga Of Chinese Cyber Hack Of U.S. Military Aircraft May Be Ending
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