Iran is interested in Russian Su-35s
Iran and Russia will likely sign a 20-year, $10 billion defence cooperation agreement that may include the purchase of Su-35 fighters and S-400 missiles.
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Antonov Rolls-Out First Ukrainian Air Force An-178-100P
Antonov rolled out the first An-178-100P for the Ukrainian Air Force (VVS Ukraine) on 28 December 2021.
LSARP Delivers Repaired MiG-29 to UAF
Lviv State Aircraft Repair Plant, the only facility that repairs the MiG-29 aircraft, handed over a repaired MiG-29 aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF).
Kuwait Denies Selling Hornets to Malaysia
Kuwait's Army General Staff Headquarters has denied media reports that the country will sell F/A-18 C/D Hornet fighter planes to Malaysia.
Indonesia to Receive New Hercules in 2022
According to Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, the first C-130J will arrive in Indonesia towards the end of 2022.
France Orders the H160M Helicopters
DGA has signed a deal with Airbus Helicopters to develop and acquire the H160M in the Light Joint Helicopter Programme (HIL) framework.
Japan Approves Allocating $445 Million for Four F-35Bs
Japan’s defence spending of 5.4 trillion yen renewed the record for eight consecutive years, while Tokyo will allocate $445 million to buy four F-35B fighters.
France and India to Jointly Build Aircraft Engine
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that France would collaborate with India to construct an aircraft engine.
Indonesia Abandons Russia switching to French or U.S.
The Indonesian Air Force to modernise its military equipment amid increasing tensions with China over the South China Sea.
China unveiles improved Naval Version of J-15 fighter Jets
China recently showcased an improved version of the J-15 ship-borne fighter jet, which has recently completed test flights.
Japanese F-3 to Fly with British Engine
Japan is reportedly finalizing its policy on jointly developing the jet engine of its future F-X fighter jet with the UK.
India Fines Dassault Aviation for Offset Delays
The Indian government fined Dassault Aviation last month for delays in offset commitments related to a 2016 agreement for 36 Rafale warplanes.
UAE Threatens to Pull Out of $23 Billion F-35 Deal With U.S.
According to WSJ, the UAE threatens to back out of a $23 billion contract to acquire F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones, and other weapons.
Greece to Receive Rafale Jets with Delay
The first batch of 24 Rafale warplanes will reach Greek territory in January. The first Rafale was delivered to the Greek Air Force in July 2021.
