DEFENCE

Liaoning is likely to return to the Russian Federation – China does not need it

Liaoning is likely to return to the Russian Federation – China does not need it

The problems that Russia has with its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, are well known. But it seems that Russia will soon have the opportunity to replace it with an upgraded aircraft carrier, the Chinese Liaoning, and could use it until it builds its own carrier around 2030. As the Chinese newspaper Beijing Today reports, in recent years the rapid […]

Egypt wants to procure 24 M-346 Master aircraft

Egypt wants to procure 24 M-346 Master aircraft

Egypt is negotiating with Leonardo for the supply of24 M-346 Master light combat trainer aircraft for a price of €500 million. The type of M-346 that Egypt wants to acquire is not mentioned. The newest version is the M-346FA, which isa dual role aircraft (trainer and light fighter). Earlier versions of the M-346FA are the M-346LCA(Light Combat Aircraft) […]

MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile tested

MBDA’s Marte ER anti-ship missile tested

The development of anti-ship missiles is a priority for all defence industries. MBDA announced the successful test of its new Marte ER anti-ship missile. The test took place in Sardinia. The latest version of the system hardware and software was used during the test. The rocket after its launch flew a long distance over the sea. Make three turns and a dive […]

Possible selection of the Russian Su-75 Checkmate by the UAE scares the Americans

Possible selection of the Russian Su-75 Checkmate by the UAE scares the Americans

The United Arab Emirates fired two warning shots at the US by breaking off talks on the supply of F-35 stealth fighters and agreeing with France to acquire 80 Rafale F4 fighters. Many consider open the possibility of a third strike on the US with the Russians coming to fill the F-35 gap with their own new fifth generation advanced, single-engine, multi-role […]