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In an interview with Rossiya-24, the President of United Aircraft Corportion (UAC), Yuri Slyusar, revealed 2022 as the year that Russia will begin production of a modernized strategic bomber. The …
Russia to Begin Serial Production of Tu-160M2 in 2022 Read More During celebrations of the country’s 57th Independence Day, the Senegalese military showed off newly-acquired military hardware, including new vehicles and rockets. The celebrations took place on April 4 and included …
Senegal Reveals New Military Acquisitions Read More One day after U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles struck a Syrian airbase, the Deputy Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces stated that the share of modernized weaponry in the possession of …
Russia, Iran to Boost Air-Defense Capabilities Read More A report by the Associated Press, posted on Stars & Stripes, says that the sale of Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria will proceed under the Trump Administration. The report stated, …
Trump Administration to Approve Nigeria Super Tucano Sale Read Moreby Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Early on April 7, 2017, the United States Navy conducted Tomahawk missile strikes on al-Shayrat airbase in Homs, Syria, in retaliation for an alleged …
U.S. President Trump Orders Tomahawk Strikes on Syrian Airbase Read Moreby Andrew Dardine, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. The ALQ-213 electronic warfare management system (EWMS) is a key self-protective component on increasing numbers of aircraft. The system – which integrates …
The ALQ-213 – A Key Component Protecting a Growing Variety of Aircraft Read More Egypt has received a third batch of Rafales from Dassault Aviation. The delivery was reported on April 4, 2017. The Egyptian military confirmed the delivery of new Rafales to the …
Egypt Receives New Rafale Fighter Jets Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. On March 31, Polish Minister of Defense Antoni Macierewicz announced the submission of a revised request for information (RFI) to the …
Poland Leaning Towards Patriot Buy But Hurdles Remain Read More Russian frigate Admiral Makarov is set to enter the final stage of testing before being accepted in service, according to Tass News Agency. The vessel, part of Project 11356, was …
Russian Frigate Admiral Makarov to Soon Enter Service Read Moreby C. Zachary Hofer, Electronic Systems Analyst, Forecast International. Production of the airborne tactical jammer is expected to end in 2018, with a final 34 units produced from 2017 through …
The ALQ-99, Nearly Finished in Production, Will Receive O&M Funding for Years to Come Read More