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WEBFLIT: Canada begins training Ukrainian F-16 pilots. Canada's Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, announced on 6 September 2024, that Ukrainian pilots have begun F-16 fighter training…. Andrew Salerno-Garthwaite. News.
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WEBAeralis and Aerogility sign MoU for an opportunity in the light-fast jet training market. Aeralis, the British jet developer, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aerogility, a provider of AI-based enterprise digital decision support solutions. The MoU aims to…. 22 Mar 2023. 23 May 2022.
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WEBSafran confirms acquisition of AI specialist Preligens. Preligens, a military artificial intelligence (AI) specialist, has joined the defence multinational Safran in a €220m ($244.2m) French industrial deal on 2 September 2024. The announcement came after an exclusive…. 06 Sep 2024.
C-17 Globemaster III Tactical Transport Aircraft, US - Air Force …
WEBNov 10, 2023 · C-17 design and features. The aircraft is 53m long and 16.8m high with a wingspan of 51.75m. A propulsive lift system, which uses engine exhaust to generate lift, allows the C-17 to achieve safe landings on short runways. The C-17 is capable of landing a full payload in less than 3,000ft.
Top 10 advanced fighter aircraft - Air Force Technology
WEBJun 2, 2019 · The F-22 Raptor developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing is a single-seat, twin-engine fifth-generation advanced tactical fighter. The stealth, integrated avionics and performance potentially makes the F-22 the most capable air-to-air combat aircraft in the world. Inducted by the US Air Force (USAF) as an air-superiority fighter, the F-22 ...
China’s ambitious defence modernisation sets course for dominance
WEBAug 17, 2023 · China’s relentless pursuit of global dominance is mirrored in its grand defence modernisation plan spanning 2023-2028. With a concerted focus on its navy, air force, and army, China aims to solidify its status as a military powerhouse, driven by evolving security landscapes and regional influence. GlobalData’s recent report, “ China ...
Innovation at the edge: the top air defence trends by domain
WEBMay 3, 2018 · The new fourth-generation Chengdu J-20 is the first multi-role stealth fighter in China’s armed forces. Capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, it carries more fuel and weapons than the US F-22 Raptor, and features fifth-generation subsystems and field signature reduction technology.. The Sukhoi Su-57 is a product of the Russian Air Force’s PAK FA fifth-generation fighter programme ...
Future of Air Combat: Top Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets
WEBNov 20, 2020 · MiG-41 is the successor of the MiG-31 interceptor. Image courtesy of kremlin.ru. Russia’s new sixth-generation aircraft MiG-41, also known as PAK-DP, is a future interceptor that will be able to operate at extremely high altitudes at speeds exceeding Mach 4. The MiG-41, a long-range interceptor, is …
AGM-65 Maverick Tactical Air-Ground Missile
WEBJan 12, 2021 · The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-ground missile (AGM). Airbus has successfully completed the first key phase of the Skynet 6A project with the achievement of the Preliminary Design Review. Credit: Airbus S.A.S. The AGM-65 Maverick missile has a modular design, which allows it to be equipped with …