China’s J-16 is a multi-role, twin-engine, tandem-seat, strike fighter aircraft. The fighter jet is based on Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft of Russian origin. According to one of the Shenyang J-16 pilots, it is much superior and flawless to other aircraft of its category including the Russian Su-30. Global Times reported. The J-16 jet is used by…
South Korean company LIG Nex1 has developed an advanced Electronic Warfare self-protection system for its eXperimental KF-X fighter aircraft. The prototype of the newly developed system was delivered to the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) in late 2020. The company will test the system with its KF-X fighter jet that is still under development at KAI’s…
The Sukhoi Su-57 is a Russian single-seat, twin-engine, multi-role, stealth, fifth-generation fighter jet. The NATO reporting name of the fighter jet is ‘Felon’. The aircraft is designed for air superiority and deep attack missions. The fighter aricraft is developed under the PAK FA (Prospective Aeronautical Complex of Front-Line Air Forces) 5th-generation fighter jet program. It…
Turkey desires to produce advanced fighter aircraft and missile systems with its brother Islamic country Pakistan. The collaboration between the two countries likely paves the way for Turkey to access Chinese war technology as well. Turkish defense and government officials have held meetings with their Pakistani counterparts regarding developing and manufacturing military hardware together. The…
US Air Force admits F-35 Lightning II fails to replace the aging F-16 fleet and announces the need for a new fighter jet. The new aircraft would be budget conscious and have less technological prowess as of F-35. The US Air Force is launching a months-long study of tactical aviation requirements, seeking a force mix…
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk is an all-new advanced pilot training system designed for the US Air Force that will train the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots for decades to come. Boeing said on its official website. Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space, and security…
The US Air Force is looking for a new clean sheet 4.5-generation fighter jet to replace its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet. The officials were once thinking of replacing the F-16s with the 5th-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. But the cost of the later jet remains sky-high. So the officials are looking for another budget-conscious, clean…
The US Air Force named its first overseas-based F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron the ‘Valkyries’. The US Air Force official website reported. Public Opinion for F-35 Lightning II: The 48th Fighter Wing seeks help from the public to name the UK-based F-35A Lightning-ll unit. The 495th Fighting Squadron (FS) was given the title…
The Su-35, multi-role, supermaneuverable, air superiority fighter jet. The “Flanker-E” is a 4++ generation fighter aircraft…