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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)
Sweden's FMV Begins Work on Visby Generation II Frigates

September 6, 2021 @ 09:49 AM

Swedens Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) has begun work on what will be four new battleships to be called Visby Generation II. A product definition phase has been initiated which will specify how the vessels are to be constructed and also contain a quote at a fixed price for the production of four vessels
Chinese Military Inducts New Tank Repair Vehicle based on Type 15 Light

September 6, 2021 @ 05:30 AM

In recent exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Region, a new tank repair vehicle based on the Type 15 light tank was spotted, confirming its induction into active service. Compared with its predecessor, the new repair vehicle is lighter and faster in plateau regions and can ensure sustained combat capability of tanks in such terrains, Chinese media reported citing analysts
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
France, Germany, Spain Sign FCAS Implementation Agreement: First Flight in 2027

September 3, 2021 @ 09:21 AM

The defense minister of France, Germany and Spain signed an implementation agreement of the NGWS / FCAS (Next Generation Weapon System within a Future Combat Air System) program, regulating the latter's activities over the period 2021 and 2027. The signing of this agreement confirms the commitment of Germany, Spain and France to the development of a new generation combat aviation capable of facing future threats and challenges along with maintaining a dynamic European defense industrial and technological base
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
Finland’s Patria to Deliver 200 6 ×6 Armored Vehicles to Latvia

September 2, 2021 @ 04:22 PM

Finnish firm Patria won an order to deliver 200 6×6 armoured vehicles to Latvia. The contract also covers provision of support and training systems
IAI to Resume F-16 Wings Production Following Rising Demand for the Lockheed...

September 2, 2021 @ 10:34 AM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will resume the production of F-16 wings for Lockheed Martin, using the assembly line established in the 1980s, following rising demand for the jets. IAI recently reopened the production line following increased worldwide demand for the F-16 Block 70/72
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
Russian Drone Maker Kronstadt Signs First Export Contracts

September 1, 2021 @ 01:52 PM

Russian firm Kronstadt today announced contracts with several foreign countries for shipment of drones in 2022. The model(s) of drones or their numbers were not specified in a statement released by the company as reported by

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