The U.S. Delivers three Mi-17 to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reportedly received its first three Mi-17 utility helicopters due to military and security assistance from the United States.
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Russia delays Checkmate fighter production
Russia’s Checkmate aircraft delays at least one year, according to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov. Rostec produces stealth Su-57 and Checkmate.
Taiwan Hopes to Introduce its New Fighter Jets Next Year
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence hopes to introduce its new fighter jet. Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation will conduct the work.
ROK to acquire Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training
Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a $132M helicopter deal with US firm Bell Textron Asia to acquire 40 Bell 505 helicopters for basic flight training.
TUSAŞ Acquires Three Cessna jets
TUSAŞ will acquire three business jets from the Textron Company. The US based Textron company announced the development from its Twitter account.
Morocco to get Delilah long-range air-to-surface missiles
Morocco is expected to install Delilah long-range air-to-surface missiles (cruise missiles) for the F-5 Tiger.
Turkish Air Force Commander visits the UK
Turkish Air Force Commander General Hasan Küçükakyüz visited the United Kingdom to discuss future aerial platforms between Turkey and the United Kingdom.
WSJ: Biden Asks to Approve Weapons Deal With Turkiye
Biden asked Congress to approve weapon sales to Turkiye which could set the stage for sale of F-16 jet fighters.
M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for F-16 and F-35
The Leonardo M-346 Master has been certified by the US USAF as a jet trainer for future F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots in Poland.
SUI Cougar helicopter modernisation is completed
SUI has completed the modernisation of the Cougar helicopters. The programme was carried out by the technology partner of the Swiss Armed Forces company, RUAG.
U.S. Congress signals that Turkey might acquire F-16V
US Congress changes its anti-Turkish position. Congress signals the possibility of selling F-16 fighters to Turkey following U.S. President Biden’s letter.
USAF selects Boeing’s E-7 to replace the E-3s
The Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail.
USAF Evaluates Thailand's Readiness to Operate F-35 Aircraft
Thailand wants to replace F-16s with F-35 stealth jets. According to local media USAF will dispatch an inspection team to evaluate the RTAF capability.
VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Has Reached IOC
The US Navy Department announced that the US Marine Corps-operated VH-92A presidential and US presidential helicopters had reached IOC.
