On November 24^th, the Turkish Air Force shot down a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 that violated Turkish airspace. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin confirmed that an F-16 Turkish fighter jet downed the Sukhoi Su-24 with an air-to-air missile. However, Putin insisted that the Su-24 was flying in Syrian airspace at the time and not in Turkish territory. Read more >>

The Czech Army has successfully tested the new generation Saab RBS 70 NG missile. Defense and security company Saab recently performed live-fire demonstrations at the Boletice Military Training Area near Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. Read more >>

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has recently completed the maiden flight for their new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the first passenger plane developed in Japan since the NAMC YS-11 in 1962. This marks a vital step towards the country’s desires of competing internationally as an aircraft manufacturer. Read more >>

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, an American aircraft manufacturer, has recently announced the successful completion of the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program’s Preliminary Design Review (PDR) in Stratford, Connecticut. The company also revealed their acceptance for a second S-92A aircraft for the program, as well as their successful completion of performance testing of mission communications system (MCS) components. “Completing these three milestones on or ahead of schedule is a fantastic accomplishment,” said the Sikorsky program director of the VH-92A, Spencer Elani. “We are committed to executing this program on-time and within budget. These achievements keep this program moving forward. Read more >>