Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jul- 2021 -

23 July

US Launched Recent Air Strikes in Afghanistan: Pentagon

The United States recently carried out air strikes as it backed the Afghan army's bid to repel a Taliban offensive, the Pentagon said Thursday.

22 July

Joe Saballa

Russia Unveils New Hybrid ‘ZALA VTOL’ Drone

A Russian aircraft manufacturer unveiled a cutting-edge drone capable of creating photographic maps to secure armed forces' ground facilities.

22 July

A 52nd Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft flies over the skies of New Mexico.

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Demonstrates Cargo Aircraft Missile Launch

The US Air Force recently demonstrated beyond-line-of-sight command and control of an air-to-surface standoff missile-equipped Palletized Weapon System.

22 July

A prototype of Russia's new Sukhoi Checkmate Fighter is displayed at the MAKS 2021 International Aviation and Space Salon, in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia’s ‘Checkmate’ Fighter Jet to Be AI-Enabled

Russia’s new fighter jet "Checkmate" will have elements of artificial intelligence in addition to other technological upgrades.

22 July

Russia MiG-31 carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

With Cutting-Edge Hypersonics, Russia Leads in New Arms Race

The Avangard, the Kinzhal and now the Zircon — Russia is leading the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".

22 July

A battery of the Syrian Army's Russian made the BM-21 multiple rocket launcher is visible in Hama province, in the northwest of Syria on May 4, 2016.

Staff Writer With AFP

Israeli Missiles Shot Down in Syria: State Media

Syria's air defenses intercepted Israeli missiles over Homs province early Thursday, the second airstrike this week.

21 July

Joe Saballa

Greece Receives First Rafale Fighter Jet From France

Greece on Wednesday received its first Rafale fighter jet of the 18 it has ordered from French aircraft manufacturer, Dassault Aviation.

21 July

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Inks $950 Million Battle Management System Deal With Kymeta

The US Air Force has awarded Kymeta Corporation a $950 million demonstration and maturation contract to support the Advanced Battle Management System.

21 July