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Chinese H-6 Aircraft Flies Off Alaska
Regional / Strategy Air

Chinese H-6 Aircraft Flies Off Alaska

For the first time, Chinese H-6 aircraft flew in the international airspace but near Alaska, alongside Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers.

Airbus A330 MRTT Conducts Automatic Refuelling at Night
Air

Airbus A330 MRTT Conducts Automatic Refuelling at Night

The Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker aircraft became the first tanker to conduct automatic refuelling in the air (A3R) at night.

Why Hürjet Has not Flown at Farnborough
Air Expo and Air Show

Why Hürjet Has not Flown at Farnborough

Turkish Aerospace and Farnborough Airshow announced that Hürjet Advanced training aircraft would have a demonstration flight in the U.K., but it was cancelled, and TurDef explains why.

Greece Secures its F-35 Lightning II Jets
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Greece Secures its F-35 Lightning II Jets

Greece has completed its application procedure for 20 F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a LOA through a Foreign Military Sale.

KC-46A Performs a 45-hour long Non-stop Flight Test
Air Logistics

KC-46A Performs a 45-hour long Non-stop Flight Test

The USAF KC-46A completed a 45-hour non-stop flying test, showcasing the fleet that can reach anywhere in the World by non-stop flying.

Paraguay Acquires Six A-29 Super Tucano
Air Expo and Air Show

Paraguay Acquires Six A-29 Super Tucano

Embraer confirmed the sale of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Paraguayan Air Force during the Farnborough International Airshow.

ASELSAN Modernises E-7T AEW&C Aircraft
Air E/W Modernisation

ASELSAN Modernises E-7T AEW&C Aircraft

TUSAŞ has announced the maiden flight of the E-7T Peace Eagle AEW&C aircraft modernised with ASELSAN's ESM/ELINT systems.

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21
Air Unmanned Systems Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

Hanwha Unveils 5th Generation Engine for KF-21

ROK-based Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled the turbofan engine, which will bring later batches of KF-21 fighter jets to the 5th Generation during FIA2024.

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat
Air Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

KAI Unveils MUM-T Concept for Air Combat

During FIA2024 KAI unveiled its MUM-T concept involving KF-21, unmanned fighters, and cargo aircraft-dropped UAV swarms.

GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET
Air Engine and Transmission Expo and Air Show

GE Aerospace Extends Cooperation For HÜRJET

GE Aerospace has announced the extension of its collaboration with TUSAŞ on HÜRJET advanced trainer/light combat aircraft.

Romania Commences Negotiations for F-35 Deal
Air

Romania Commences Negotiations for F-35 Deal

After years of negotiations, Romania and Lockheed Martin are close to signing a $5.9 billion deal to acquire 32 F-35 fighters.

Lockheed Martin Delivers TR-3 Upgrade for F-35
Air

Lockheed Martin Delivers TR-3 Upgrade for F-35

Lockheed Martin has announced that the deliveries of TR3-standard F-35 fighters have begun.

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV
Air Unmanned Systems

Greece Prioritises F-35 and Camcopter S-100 UAV

Greece has decided to focus its near-term defence plans on F-35 fighter jets and Camcopter S-100 rotary-wing UAVs for frigates.

RAF: Eurofighter Completes ECRS Mk2 Radar Ground Tests
Air Sensors Expo and Air Show

RAF: Eurofighter Completes ECRS Mk2 Radar Ground Tests

Royal Air Force (RAF) stated that the Eurofighter Typhoon had reached another milestone; the ECRS Mk2 ground-based tests were completed.