Project to Modernize Turkish F-16 Jets Launched at IDEF 2023
Turkey officially launched the ÖZGÜR-2 project to modernize the air forces F-16 Block 30, 40 and 50 aircraft. A relevant contract was signed between Turkeys Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) and Turkish Air Force (TAI) at IDEF-23 exhibition in Istanbul
Australia Awards First Grant Under F-35 Industry Support Program
Lovitt Technologies, a Melbourne company will use a $1.5 million Australian Government grant to buy a next generation machining centre to secure more work on the global F-35 Program
Airbus Wins €2.1B Canadian deal for 4 New A330 MRTTs, Convert 5
Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five commercial A330-200s that have already been used. The current contract has an order value of approximately CAD $3 billion or €2
Poland Orders Two Saab Early Warning Aircraft
Polands Ministry of National Defence has placed an order for two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. The order value is approximately SEK 600 million ($58 million) and the contract period is 2023-2025
Canadian Military Plane Rams French A400M on Tarmac
A Canadian CC-150 military transport plane slammed into a stationary French A400M aircraft at Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. On Tuesday, the French armed forces
Saudi Akinci Deal worth over $3B?
Saudi Arabias order for Turkey-made Akinci combat drones is valued nearly $3 billion, a top Turkish official hinted on Tuesday. Drone manufacturer Baykar Defense said it signed its “biggest ever export contract” with Riyadh on July 18, but did not disclose the contracts value or any information on how many drones will be delivered to the Middle Eastern country
Qatar May Order 24 Additional Rafale Jets
Dassault Aviations Rafale combat jet is attracting attention from the Middle East and latest to have an eye on the aircraft is Qatar. French publication
In a First, Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Igla-S MANPAD
Turkeys Bayraktar-TB2 combat drone has been shot down by a Russian Igla-S MANPAD for the first time. Defense Ministry-owned
Hungary Receives First Batch of Airbus H225M Helicopters
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16
Slovenia to Buy 6 Multipurpose Helos, C-27J Spartan Transport Plane
Slovenias defence ministry wants to acquire six multipurpose helicopters for €195.2 million ($217
Australia Announces Decision to Buy 20 C-130 Hercules Aircraft for A$9.8B
Australias defence ministry will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules transport planes for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for A$9.8 billion ($6
U.S. MQ-9 Reaper “Dangerously” Approached Russian Planes in Syria: Moscow
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Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Korea Aerospace Unveils Design of New Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...