The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (Forsvarsmateriell) announced on December 2 that it had signed a contract with Draken International for the sale of up to 12 Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) F-16AM/BMs. Delivery… Continue reading "Norway Sells 12 F-16s to Draken as Retirement Looms"
The Republic of China Air Force officially took delivery of its first production Brave Eagle trainer on Monday, with the made-in-Taiwan advanced trainer arriving at Chihhang Air Base on Taiwan’s… Continue reading "Taiwanese Air Force Receives First Production Brave Eagle Trainer"
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Prof. Temel Kotil, has said that Turkey will jointly manufacture its indigenous Hurjet advanced trainer with Malaysia, should a tender… Continue reading "Turkey Offers Malaysia Joint Production Of Hurjet Light Trainer"
On November 18, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, spoke on the phone about Turkey-Niger relations and regional issues. President Erdoğan remarked during the… Continue reading "Niger To Acquire Bayraktar TB2 UAVs and HÜRKUŞ Trainer Aircraft From Turkey"
Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Hishammuddin Hussein, has said that the Royal Malaysian Air Force will continue operating its Hawk 108 trainer jets, pending the results of an investigation into the crash… Continue reading "Malaysian Hawk 108 Trainers To Continue Operating Pending Crash Investigation Results"
Thailand is set to become the international launch customer for the AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft, Textron Aviation announced on Saturday. As part of the $143 million deal, Thailand will receive eight… Continue reading "Thailand Becomes First AT-6 Export Operator"
Slovakia’s outstanding requirement to replace its aging fleet of legacy L-39 trainers has entered a new phase today, becoming a three-way competition, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) throwing its hat… Continue reading "Competition for Slovakia’s Advanced Trainer Heats Up as KAI Pitches FA-50"
Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited Moscow on Sunday, October 17, and indicated his intention to ‘increase military cooperation with Russia… Continue reading "Iran Hopes To Purchase Helicopters and Fighter Aircraft From Russia"
The United States Navy has issued a request for information on industry capability to supply a “Tactical Surrogate Aircraft” to support future pilot training. In a 20 October request for… Continue reading "US Navy Exploring Procurement Of “Tactical Surrogate Aircraft”"
Saab held the grand opening of its new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana on October 13. Guests at the grand opening included the Chairman of Saab’s Board of Directors, Marcus… Continue reading "Saab Hosts Grand Opening Of Indiana T-7A Assembly Facility"