F-35's Technology Refresh 3 Version with Increased Computing Power Marks First Flight
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Israel MoD Orders Elbit’s F-16 Mission Training Centers for $180M
Elbit Systems has won a nearly $180 million from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) to provide, operate and maintain the new Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Forces (IAF) F-16 fleet. The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will...
Indian Su-30MKI Lands in Japan for Bilateral Exercise
A Russian-origin fighter, the Indian Air Forces Sukhoi Su-30MKI Flanker, touched Japanese soil for the first time in 47 years to take part in the first ever air exercise between these two countries. The long-delayed Veer Guardian exercise will see Indian fighters being deployed to Japan for the first time
Dassault Aviation has 164 Rafales on Back Order
French company Dassault Aviation confirmed it has an order for 164 Rafale combat jets that will be soon fulfilled. In 2022, the U
Canada to Order 88 F-35 Jets for $19B
The Government of Canada is procuring 88 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft as a result of the long-delayed Future Fighter Capability Project competition. “Canada is confident that the F-35 represents the best fighter jet for our country at the best price for Canadians
Bulgaria to Modernize L-39 Aircraft
Aero Vodochody will overhaul Bulgarian Air Forces L-39 aircraft under a new contract signed recently. Under the contract, an order has been placed for the overhaul of the first two L-39ZA aircraft, including two engines and the Safir auxiliary launch unit
South Korean KF-21 Fighter's Third Prototype Takes to the Skies
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration has announced the first flight of the third prototype of the KF-21 Boramae fighter on Thursday. Prototypes 4 to 6 are expected to take to the skies in the first half of 2023
Deal to Buy Marine Rafale Jets Likely During Macron's India Visit: French...
French Rafale combat jets marine variant is next on India's shopping list, and this deal is likely to be made public during French President's visit to the country in March. The Rafale-M was pitted against Boeings F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and both jets were evaluated by the Indian Navy last year
Colombia’s Kfir Replacement Hits Roadblock over Delays in Choosing between Rafale and...
Colombia reportedly ran out of time before it could take a solid decision on which among the shortlisted fighters – Dassault Aviations Rafale or Saabs Gripen – will replace the Air Forces old Kfir fleet. Defense Minister Iván Velásquez told Radio Caracols 6AM during an interview two weeks ago that the Government was inclined to choose the French jet
Lockheed Martin to Manufacture 398 F-35 Fighters for $30 Billion
In one of single largest orders for the F-35 jets, the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin finalized a contract for the manufacture of up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion, including U.S
Questions over German F-35 Purchase after its Grounding in the U.S.
Some military experts are on the fence on Germanys decision to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets, after an American F-35B crashed recently which led to its type being grounded in the U.S
Colombia Picked Rafale Jets with Financing from France
A lucrative French offer to finance $2.8 billion over six years to acquire 13 Dassault Rafale jets may have prompted Colombia to prefer the Dassault Rafale jet over competitors such as Saab Gripen, F-16 and Eurofighter Typhoon In addition, $678 million will be paid upfront to procure some 3-4 aircraft initially to make up a total order of 16 Rafale fighters, several Colombian experts posted on social media
Italy Orders 14 Additional M142 HIMARS Rocket Systems
German Chancellor Blocks €3B Ukraine Aid with IRIS-T Systems Ahead of Elections
Ukraine to Get Thousands of Drones Worth Over $125M
Serbia Cancelling Arms Contracts with Russia, Preferring Chinese Weapons Instead
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