Pakistan Confirms Inking of Deal with Azerbaijan for JF-17
The Government of Pakistan confirmed that Azerbaijan has inked the deal to acquire 40 JF-17 fighters at a cost of $2 billion alongside a defence agreement.
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Poland Halts Black Hawk Deal Amid Strategic Reshuffle
Poland calls off its plan to buy 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters due to the changes in military objectives caused by new threats and the situation in Ukraine.
Turkiye Weighs MRTT and KC-46A to Replace KC-135 Fleet
Turkiye is looking at Airbus MRTT and Boeing KC-46A tankers to replace its refuelling fleet. The decision will be based on operational and political concerns.
CATIC Reveals Independent Pylon/Fire Control System
CATIC has unveiled its aircraft-independent weapons pylon with onboard navigation system and fire control system for quick integration of Chinese munitions.
Greek Cyprus Receives Armed H145M Helicopter from Airbus
Greek Cyprus has received its first Airbus H145M armed light helicopter, fitted with laser-guided 70 mm rockets and Israeli SPIKE ER2 anti-tank missiles.
F-35 Lightning II JPO Teases F-55 on Veterans’ Day Poster
F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office teased the F-55, the twin-engine variant of F-35 announced by President Donald Trump, on its Veterans’ Day poster.
U.S. Army Targets MV-75 Tiltrotor Delivery Year as 2028
The U.S. Army is planning on the first deliveries of the MV-75 (Formerly V-280) tiltrotor aircraft developed within the scope of the FLRAA programme in 2028.
Trump Announces the Development of F-55, a Twin-Engine F-35
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the development of a twin-engine derivative of the F-35 JSF, titled F-55, during his speech in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
TUSAŞ and Airbus Sign MoU for Integrated Training Program
To bring Hürjet into Spain, TUSAŞ and Airbus-led businesses inked an MoU for the "Advanced Jet Trainer, Integrated Training System - Combat (ITS-C)."
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Nears Agreement with Spanish Air Force
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET nears agreement with the Spanish Air Force as one of the main attractions at FEINDEF 2025, showcasing its capabilities at both TUSAŞ and Airbus.
Germany Hints Change in Eurofighter Sales to Turkiye
Germany hints at a possible change in Eurofighter sales to Turkiye as Chancellor Friedrich Merz shows hope for NATO cooperation and intends to visit Ankara.
Indra Teases Spain’s Indigenous Remote Carrier VALERO
Spanish defence firm Indra announced the indigenous VALERO modular remote carrier prior to the start of FEINDEF’25 defence exhibition being organised in Spain.
Raytheon Completes First Flight Test of PhantomStrike Radar
Raytheon announced the first flight test of the PhantomStrike multi-function AESA radar being developed for lightweight combat aircraft and helicopters.
Pakistan’s J-10CE Fighter Downs Indian Air Force’s Rafale
Pakistan media shares the photos of aircraft debris, stating that it belongs to India’s Rafale fighter. It is said that a J-10CE will get the kill mark.
