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Russian MiG-35, Indian LCA, Pak JF-17 in Malaysian Fighter Procurement Bid

September 8, 2021 @ 07:37 AM

Russia will pitch its MiG-35 jet for Malaysia's light fighter aircraft procurement program, a field that could potentially include the Indian LCA Mk1A, Pakistani-Chinese JF-17, Dassault Rafale, Boeing F/A-18 and the F-16 Block 70/72. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) sent out a Request for Proposal (RFP) earlier this year to various manufacturers around the world for 18 brand new aircraft (Fighter Lead In Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft, or FLIR-LCA) to replace its fleet of ageing FA/18 and MiG-29 jets
Turkey 'Open' to Foreign Cooperation on 5th Gen Fighter Jet

September 7, 2021 @ 12:17 PM

Turkey is 'open' to cooperation with a foreign partner on developing its 5th generation fighter jet provided the foreign entity meets its terms. While speaking on Turkish broadcaster TRT Haber, Ismail Demir, head of Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), said that the “door is open for friendly and allied countries who want to be part of this project” that involves building the stealthy TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU)
Syrian Air Defenses Shoot Down 21 Israeli Missiles - Third Such Incident...

September 4, 2021 @ 08:08 AM

Syrian air defense systems destroyed 21 out of 24 missiles fired from Israeli F-15 fighters on Friday, making it the third such incident in about two months. Syrias state-run SANA reported that the “Israeli enemy carried out an air aggression from the direction southeast of Beirut, targeting some points in the vicinity of the city of Damascus
Franco-German Airlift Squadron Operating C-130Js to Get Operational by end 2021

September 3, 2021 @ 05:27 PM

French and German defense ministers signed the second Franco-German intergovernmental cooperation agreement in the field of tactical air transport on August 30, 2021. It aims to create a bi-national squadron and a training center at the Evreux air base,France with a view to operating a fleet of C-130J planes
S.Korea to Spend $1.38B in Space Tech Development Over Next Decade

September 3, 2021 @ 05:49 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the country will invest around 1.6 trillion won ($1
U.S. and India Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues Ahead of 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

September 3, 2021 @ 05:39 AM

Senior officials from both India and the United States exchanged views on a range of regional issues of shared interest and discussed new opportunities to strengthen bilateral ties, ahead of their 2+2 dialogue to be held later this month. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs Dr
Turkey’s Unmanned Helicopter Modernized to for Military Missions

September 2, 2021 @ 07:52 AM

Turkeys Titra Technology has modernized civilian unmanned mini chopper, Alpin, for military missions with possible weapon and ammunition integration. Alpin was first used in the field during firefighting missions against the recent wildfires in Turkeys south
Germany, India, Japan and S.Korea Could Join ‘Five Eyes’ Intelligence Sharing Program...

September 2, 2021 @ 04:27 AM

Four countries – Germany, India, Japan and South Korea – could join a multilateral intelligence network called "Five Eyes” which currently involves U.S
Drone Attack on Saudi Airport Wounds 8, Damages Plane

August 31, 2021 @ 12:19 PM

A bomb-laden drone targeted at Saudi Arabias Abha airport left eight people injured and a civilian plane damaged. Citing the Saudi-led coalition, local media reported that a second explosive hostile drone was intercepted and shot down
Iraq Seeks Turkish Bayraktar Drones, T129 Helicopter, EW Systems

August 30, 2021 @ 10:31 AM

Iraq is eyeing Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, T129 helicopters and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems manufactured by Turkey. Iraqs Defense Minister Juma Anad Saadoun said on Iraqi television that the country had “reached a consensus” with Turkey concerning the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones

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