Unmanned surface vehicles
Unmanned surface vehicles (USV)s - ships and boat projects have reached a critical level of development. Just as UAVs are taking over many airborne military activities, USVs are poised to take over surveillance, re-supply and patrol missions in the near future. Defenseworld.net takes a look at some the programs under development. Sea Hunter:...
Possible Contenders for Indian Light Fighter Jet Competition
2018 IAF plans to acquire 114 combat aircraft, Indian MoD issued a Request for Information (RFI). Among the companies and aircrafts in the race are Boeings F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III, Lockheed Martins F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70, Saabs Gripen E, the Russian United Aircraft Corporations MiG-35. Defenseworld.net compares some the respective features...
MiG-35 Fighter Jet Export Version unveiled at MAKS-2019 air show
Russian President Vladimir Putin was shown the export version of the MiG-35 aircraft at the MAKS-2019 air show by Ilya Tarasenko, Director General of MiG Corporation. The MiG-35 is an all-new plane inspired form the MiG-29 that competes with the F-16 Block 70/72 in the world market. According to a MiG handout...
Boeing 737 Max 8 Vs. Irkut MC-21 300 Comparison
The MC-21-300 aircraft of Russias Irkut Corporation is being touted as a game-changer in the world of commercial airliners. Its combination of payload, economy and passenger comfort is unmatched by any existing single aisle aircraft, according to its developers. Defenseworld.net compares it with the Boeing 737 Max 8, currently the most...
MC-21 debut at MAKS-2019 Air Show
Russias first narrowbody commercial passenger aircraft in the post-Soviet era, the MC-21, the debuted at MAKS-2019 air show in August, Moscow. Defenseworld.net has profiled the airliner for you…
Su-57E Debut at MAKS air show 2019
Defenseworld.net has profiled “Su-57E,” the export version of Russias stealth fighter “Su-57,” unveiled at MAKS-2019 air show, Moscow. The aircraft is positioning itself as a lower cost alternative to the US-made F-35. Its manufacturers claim it to have the features of both the F-35 and the F-22 built for air dominance;...
Long range strategic bombers
Long range strategic bombers have proven themselves in recent conflicts and as show of force in big power confrontation. China, Russia and the United States have their own versions of these bombers. Defenseworld.net compares the features of various long range bombers.
Weaponization of space
Anti Satellite Systems is gaining prominence as countries rush to develop missiles that can take down satellites. Defenseworld.net profiles some of these developments.
Chinese J-20 vs USAF F-22 Raptor
Defenseworld.net has compared the Chinese J-20 and Lockheed F-22 Raptor fighters in a video report.
Defiant Turkey Receives S-400 Air Missile Systems
Turkey has received the first set of S-400 air defence systems defying US threat of sanctions and removal from the F-35 fighter jet program. Defenseworld.net profiles the timelines of this event which is sure to trigger fissures within the NATO alliance. The delivery comes in the face of the United States...
China's Upgraded 052DL Warship has Anti-stealth Radar, Longer Helicopter Deck
Taiwan's Anti-China Drill Suspended after 2 Marines Die, Supervisor Suicide Following Landing...
S Korea to Upgrade Peace Krypton Surveillance Aircraft
Northrop to Develop Bushmaster Chain Gun Airburst Cartridge for US Army
Russian Pantsir Air Defense System- Sitting duck or Top Dog?
Russian Pantsir air defense system (ADS) has been much maligned in the war zones of Syria and Libya as having...
Free Flow of Weapons Make Peace Difficult in Libya
An almost in-exhaustible flow of weapons to the two main fighting sides in the Libyan conflict has made peace a...
Land of the Blazing Guns: Japan’s Quest for Advanced Weapons
After laying to rest its pacifist post-World War II posture since the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to...
Mixing Business with Pressure: Chinese Arms Sales in South East Asia
China is pulling off the impossible- selling arms to nations it is in conflict with over its claim in the...
US, Europe Arms Embargo to Derail Several Turkish Procurement Programs
Several joint production and direct procurement programs could be halted if the US and Europe carry through with their threat...
Unconventional Military Hardware from Iran
Sanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware