Rheinmetall Secures €50M to Supply Bundeswehr with Aircraft Protection Decoys
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a significant contract, valued at nearly €50 million, for the supply of over 470,000 aircraft protection decoys. The contract, effective from December 2023 to December 2029, underscores the heightened focus on aircraft self-defense amid the current security situation
Norway Deploys F-35 Fighter Jets to Iceland in Support of NATO Air...
In a strategic move to enhance NATO's air surveillance capabilities in the High North, Norway has commenced the first of three Allied fighter deployments to Iceland, scheduled for the year 2024. As of January 15, four F-35 fighter aircraft from the Royal Norwegian Air Force are set to conduct NATO Air...
France Signs €5 Billion Deal for 42 Rafale Fighter Jets
At the conclusion of December 2023, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Dassault Aviation a substantial order for 42 Rafale combat aircraft, designated as "tranche 5," to fortify the capabilities of the French Air Force (AAE). The deal, valued at over €5 billion (U
Slovakia to Soon Become First European Nation to Operate F-16 Block 70
The Slovak Republic received the first two F-16 Block 70 jets from Lockheed Martin, positioning it as the first European nation to operate the latest and most advanced version of the Fighting Falcon. Lockheed Martin announced the successful delivery of the initial pair of Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets on Wednesday
Germany Approves Sale of 150 IRIS-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia
Germany has reportedly decided to break its longstanding embargo on the defense industry with Saudi Arabia, approving the sale of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles, which can be armed on Eurofighter Typhoon jets that Riyadh is seeking. The decision, taken by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and security-related ministers, marks a shift in Germany's...
South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...
South Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
German Chancellor Announces Shift in Policy, Opening Door for Eurofighter Sale to...
In a significant policy reversal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed on Monday a softening of Germany's stance on the proposed sale of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Saudi Arabia. This was reported by German press agency dpa,
Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
Dassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
Germany Softens Position on Selling Eurofighter Typhoon to Saudi Arabia
Germany has reversed its decision on the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet embargo against Saudi Arabia, and could change its mind on selling those jets to Turkey. Arms sales ban on Saudi Arabia was in place since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Turkey's F-16 Block 70 Purchase Request to U.S. in Limbo
Turkey's request for the purchase of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States remains in limbo, despite three calendar years passing since the initial request. The F-16 Block 70 requests from other countries, including Bahrain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Greece, Taiwan, and Jordan, have been approved, with delivery schedules in progress
Pakistan to Acquire Chinese Shenyang FC-31 Stealth Fighters?
Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has declared the country's intention to acquire the Chinese FC-31 fifth-generation fighter, potentially altering the Pakistan Air Force's fleet dynamics, which was earlier coupled with interest in the Turkish-made KAAN fifth-generation fighter. The induction of the FC-31, also known as the Shenyang J-31, is anticipated to potentially replace early versions of the F-16 within the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet
Indonesia Plans to Modernize its Su-30, F-16 Aircraft Fleet
Indonesia has decided to forgo its plan to acquire 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar and instead focus on modernizing its existing fleet of Sukhoi Su-30 and F-16 aircraft. These statements were made by Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, a government spokesperson, during a TV One interview
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U