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Locally-Made Electronic Warfare Pod Integrated Into Turkish F-16 Aircraft

June 24, 2025 @ 07:48 AM

A domestically developed electronic warfare system has been integrated into Turkeys F-16 fighter jets, marking a new step in the countrys efforts to reduce foreign dependence in defense technology. The Electronic Support Pod (EDPOD), developed by TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, was declared operational by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, who...

Czech MoD Extends Gripen Aircraft Lease up to 2035 at 25% Discount

June 19, 2025 @ 08:12 AM

The Czech Ministry of Defence has extended its lease of Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets until 2035, securing a 25% more favorable deal than previously proposed, officials confirmed following a decision by the Collegium of the Minister. The renegotiated contract was finalized after extensive discussions with Sweden, and includes 12 Gripen...

South Korea, Indonesia Revive KF-21 Jet Partnership at Indo Defence

June 13, 2025 @ 09:08 AM

The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has reaffirmed its defense industry partnership with Indonesia,

Germany Clears €1.8B for F-35 Missiles, Eurofighter Radar, Aircraft Protection

June 12, 2025 @ 09:51 AM

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has approved a

Turkey’s 48 KAAN Fighter Jet Deal with Indonesia Could Derail KF-21 Project...

June 12, 2025 @ 09:22 AM

Turkey has reached an agreement to export its upcoming Kaan fighter jet to Indonesia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Wednesday. "Under the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly nation, Indonesia, 48 Kaan jets will be produced in Türkiye and exported to Indonesia," Erdoğan said

South Korean KF-16 Fleet Grounded After Jet Skids Off Runway During Alaska...

June 12, 2025 @ 07:22 AM

A Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) KF-16 fighter jet skidded off the runway during takeoff at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on June 10, prompting the ejection of both pilots and leading South Korea to ground its entire fleet of KF-16 aircraft. The incident occurred around 4:00 P

Saab Tests AI Co-Pilot in Gripen Fighter Jet for First Time

June 11, 2025 @ 10:11 AM

Saab, in partnership with defense AI company Helsing, has completed three test flights integrating Helsings artificial intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur into a Gripen E fighter jet, marking a key milestone in its Swedish-funded “Project Beyond.” The first flight took place on May 28, with the third conducted on June 3

Lockheed Martin Approves Synthetic Fuel Use for F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-130 Hercules

June 11, 2025 @ 09:38 AM

Lockheed Martin has received approval to use synthetic aviation turbine fuels (SATF) for its F-16 Fighting Falcon and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The announcement follows earlier approval for SATF use in the F-35 Lightning II

Second Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 Aircraft Arrives at Graf Ignatievo Air Base

June 9, 2025 @ 11:26 AM

The second F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bulgaria landed at the Third Air Base in Graf Ignatievo at 15:26 local time today, marking another step in the countrys modernization of its air combat capabilities. The

U.K. Considers Air-Launched Nuclear Weapons for Future Defense Strategy

June 6, 2025 @ 09:02 AM

The United Kingdom may explore the deployment of air-launched nuclear weapons in the years ahead, according to General Sir Richard Barrons, lead military author of the Strategic Defence Review. Speaking to

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