Air News

Brazil in Talks with Turkiye for KC-390 Cargo Aircraft
Brazil Turkiye

Brazil in Talks with Turkiye for KC-390 Cargo Aircraft

Brazilian MoD Jose Mucio said at the LAAD 2025 conference that discussions with other nations, including Turkiye, over KC-390 cargo planes were ongoing.

US Greenlights $5.6B F-16 Jet Deal to Philippines
USA Philippines

US Greenlights $5.6B F-16 Jet Deal to Philippines

The US Congress has approved a $5.6 billion potential F-16 fighter jet and equipment FMS to the Philippines to enhance military ties and regional security.

TUSAŞ Signs Strategic MoU with Embraer for E2 Airliners
Brazil Turkiye

TUSAŞ Signs Strategic MoU with Embraer for E2 Airliners

TUSAŞ and Brazilian Embraer announced the signing of a MoU for strategic cooperation involving the production of the E-Jet E2 airliners during LAAD exhibition.

India Eyes Role in Sixth-Generation GCAP Fighter Project
India

India Eyes Role in Sixth-Generation GCAP Fighter Project

India aims to join the UK-Japan-Italy-led GCAP sixth-gen fighter programme to modernise its air power, boost self-reliance, and shift defence partnerships.

TUSAŞ’s T925 Utility Helicopter Gets a New Fuselage Design
Turkiye

TUSAŞ’s T925 Utility Helicopter Gets a New Fuselage Design

T925 helicopter, as the heavier follow-up to the T625 Gökbey, has received several important design changes, including an entirely different fuselage design.

TOMTAŞ Facility for Hürjet Trainer Receives Incentive
Turkiye

TOMTAŞ Facility for Hürjet Trainer Receives Incentive

The production facility of TOMTAŞ being built in Kayseri for TUSAŞ’s Hürjet Advanced Trainer/LCA will receive project-based support from the government.

Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden
Sweden Thailand

Thailand Pushes Saab Gripen E/F Discussions with Sweden

Thailand advances negotiations with Sweden to purchase the Gripen E/F while considering the F-16 Block 70/72 and the Rafale for its air force modernisation.

The US Air Force Plans to Include LRASM in F-16 Aircraft
USA

The US Air Force Plans to Include LRASM in F-16 Aircraft

The US is boosting the anti-ship capability of its F-16s to improve maritime strike operations by including the long-range, autonomous LRASM missile.

Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions
USA Turkiye

Fidan and Rubio Meet in US to Discuss Syria and Sanctions

Turkish MFA Fidan and US Secretary Rubio met in DC to discuss Syria, CAATSA sanctions, Turkiye's return to the F-35 program, Ukraine peace initiatives.

Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return
USA Turkiye

Fidan Visits US to Discuss CAATSA Sanctions and F-35 Return

After years of tension, Minister Fidan visits Washington to address easing CAATSA restrictions and revitalising Türkiye’s involvement in the F-35 development.

Boeing Picked for NGAD, the Fighter Designated as F-47
USA

Boeing Picked for NGAD, the Fighter Designated as F-47

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the selection of Boeing as the supplier of the NGAD fighter jet, with the fighter receiving the designation F-47.

Australian F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Get AGM-158C LRASM
USA Australia

Australian F/A-18E/F Super Hornets Get AGM-158C LRASM

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters of the Royal Australian Air Force have been qualified to use the AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship cruise missiles following tests.

Danish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase
USA Denmark

Danish Defence Committee Chairman Regrets F-35 Purchase

Denmark’s Defence Committee Chairman Rasmus Jarlov protests on social media, the F-35 procurement underlining his responsibility over the procurement decision.

MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35
USA United Kingdom Turkiye

MoD Maintains its Positions on S-400, CAATSA, and F-35

While keeping its position on CAATSA sanctions and a prospective return to the F-35 program, Türkiye maintains the S-400 air defence system in inventory.