Turkish Navy Orders Eight Alenia Aermacchi Aircraft
Alenia Aermacchi has won a contract from the Turkish Navy to deliver two ATR 72-600 TMUA and six ATR 72-600 TMPA. The Turkish Navy will now obtain the last generation ATR72-600 equipped with a glass cockpit as well as more powerful engines that guarantee best performance and supportability...
Alenia Aermacchi Amends Contract With Turkey To Provide New ATR 72-600
Alenia Aermacchi has signed an agreement with Savunma Sanayii Müsteşarlığı (SSM), the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries to deliver two ATR 72-600 TMUA (Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft) and six ATR 72-600 TMPA (Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft) to the Turkish Navy. The agreement is an amendment to a previous deal between Alenia...
Iraqi Air Force To Receive Final Three C-130J Super Hercules
The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to receive its final three Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifters. Aircraft number 5721 was the first of these aircraft to be ferried from Lockheed Martin's production facility here on April 23, 2013
Embraer To Promote KC-390 Transport Jet
Embraer Defense & Security announced today that it is beginning to promote and sell the KC-390 military transport jet on the market. Embraer recently concluded the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the project with the Brazilian Air Force, showing the maturity of the product and setting the definitive configuration...
Indonesia Partners Airbus To Enter Transport Aircraft Big League
Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia have signed an agreement covering the development plan for the NC212i light utility transport aircraft. The agreement, signed at the LIMA Airshow in Langkawi, Malaysia by PT DI CEO Budi Santoso and Airbus Military CEO Domingo Ureña-Raso, ratifies and details the joint development, manufacturing, commercialisation...
Russia To Buy More Aerial Refueling Tankers
Russias Defense Ministry and the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) are in talks over a deal for new Ilyushin Il-78 Midas aerial refueling tankers for the Russian Air Force. “Work is in progress to agree the terms
Japan Buys Six Used KC-130R Aircraft From U.S Navy
The U.S Navy has sold six retired Marine Corps KC-130R aircraft to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force as part of a foreign military sale (FMS)
Embraer Super Tucanos To Aid US Afghan Withdrawal
The U.S Air Force has awarded Embraer a contract worth $427 million for the supply of 20 AT-29 Super Tucano aircraft after a long-winded competition with Hawker Beechcraft Corp
UAE Firm To Upgrade Six C-130 Aircraft
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Indian Defense Minister Struggles Into Pilatus Cockpit
As Indias newest trainer aircraft, the Pilatus PC-7 Mark-II, made its first maiden landing at Aero India 2013 in Bangalore, India everyone including the defense minister wanted a closer look. Unfortunately for Defense Minister AK Antony, who arrived at the air show dressed in traditional clothing, climbing into the jet became quite a task
Rolls-Royce Wins $97 Million USAF Contract To Support C-130J Fleet
Rolls-Royce announced today that it has been awarded a $97.3 million contract from the US Air Force to support its C-130J transport fleet in 2013
No Competition In Amphibious Aircraft Competition, Says US-2 Manufacturer
Japanese aircraft maker ShinMaywa is hoping to supply the US-2 amphibious short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft to the Indian Navy which is currently looking to induct new naval aircraft. In 2011, ShinMaywa was granted permission by Japanese government to respond to a global request for information (RFI) by the Indian Navy In an interview with Defenseworld
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British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
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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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...