Category: Air & Space
New E-130J TACAMO plane reaches key development phase
Northrop Grumman says it is advancing the U.S. Navy’s E-130J TACAMO program using next-generation digital engineering methods, aiming to modernize one of the country’s most ... Read More
Uzbekistan looks to buy Chinese fighter jets
Uzbekistan is nearing a deal to purchase modern fighter aircraft from China. While no official confirmation has been issued by either government, a video shared ... Read More
Colombia picks Saab Gripen for next fighter jet
Key specifics remain under wraps regarding a potential deal between Saab and Colombia, including the number of aircraft involved, delivery timelines, and the total cost ... Read More
US clears $5.58 billion F-16 sale to Philippines
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines for F-16 fighter aircraft and a full suite ... Read More
Russia receives new batch of Su-35S fighters
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of Russia’s Rostec State Corporation, has delivered the first batch of new Su-35S multirole fighters to the Russian Aerospace ... Read More
Boeing secures $12.9M contract to support F/A-18 fleet
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $12.9 million contract to repair a critical antenna component for the F/A-18 fighter aircraft. According to a Department ... Read More
French AWACS monitors Black Sea near Crimea
A French Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, escorted by two Dassault Rafale B fighter jets, conducted a surveillance mission over the Black Sea, approaching within 150 ... Read More
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The overall volume of arms transfers globally remained at roughly the same level as in 2015–19 and 2010–14 (but was 18 per cent higher than ... Read More
South Korea to develop new engine for next-gen fighter jets
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is partnering with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to develop advanced engines for next-generation fighter jets ... Read More
Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft. ... Read More