USAF Names Its First Unmanned Combat Aircraft Prototypes
USAF has announced that the two contenders for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme from Anduril and GA-ASI are designated YFQ-44A and YFQ-42A.
Air News
Poland to Train Aviators Using Lease AH-64D Apaches
Poland contracted with the US to lease eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters to prepare its aviators for its 96-ordered AH-64E Guardians.
USAF Halts KC-46A Tanker Deliveries Amid Structural Issues
After structural faults in two of four aircraft were discovered, the USAF halted delivery of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft.
AFSOC Titles New COIN Aircraft vvas Skyraider II
USAF Special Operations Command named its upcoming OA-1K close air support aircraft Skyraider II, spiritually succeeding A-1 Skyraider from the Cold War.
New Agreement on Production of Aviation Battery Cells
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) and ASPİLSAN signed an agreement to develop and manufacture aviation battery cells entirely with domestic capabilities.
MBDA’s Meteor BVRAAM Takes Flight Onboard USMC F-35B
The Royal Air Force announced the flight test with the Meteor BVRAAM in inert configuration onboard an F-35B STOVL fighter jet of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Could Hürkuş Be Spain’s New Basic Trainer Aircraft?
With Hürjet in the lead for Spain’s new advanced trainer aircraft, Hürkuş has a chance to take its place as the complementing basic trainer alongside Hürjet.
Eurofighter Typhoon Procurement: Türkiye Awaits Price Offer
Following Türkiye's formal request, the Turkish MoD has stated that it expects a price bid from BAE Systems to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter planes.
Saab Denies U.S. Block on Gripen Sale to Colombia Reports
Saab Deputy Head of Marketing Richard Smith denied the recent reports of the U.S. trying to block the sale of Gripen fighter jets to FAC.
The U.S. Tries to Axe the Gripen-E Fighter Sale to Colombia
The U.S. intends to block the sale of F414-GE-39E turbofan engines used in Swedish Gripen-E/F fighter jets to ensure the purchase of F-16 fighters by the FAC.
Taiwan’s F-CK-1 Fighter Dons Hsiung Feng III Anti-Ship Missiles
Taiwan’s F-CK-1 fighter jet was spotted carrying the Hsiung Feng III ramjet-powered supersonic anti-ship missile previously seen on warships.
A Recap for the First Anniversary of KAAN’s Maiden Flight
Following the maiden flight on 21 February 2024, developments regarding TUSAŞ’s KAAN fighter have continued, including new prototypes and plans.
Turkish Navy and TUSAŞ Discuss Carrier-Based KAAN Fighter
Turkish Navy Design Project Office Manager Captain Hakan Uçar stated that discussions are taking place with TUSAŞ for a possible carrier-based KAAN variant.
UAE Shows Interest in KAAN with Potential Joint Projects
Demiroğlu said the UAE had shown interest in Turkiye's Combat Aircraft, KAAN, and indicated the prospect of working on a combined air platform.
