India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
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Greece Has a Hard Time to Find Customers for Mirage 2000-5
After France declined to buy 24 Mirage 2000-5s, Greece found it difficult to find new customers, impacting plans to finance further Rafale acquisitions.
HÜRKUŞ II: Streamlining the Trainer of Turkish Air Force
HÜRKUŞ II, which performed its maiden flight towards the end of 2024, features improvements and associated changes in specifications in compairson with Hurkus.
IDEX 2025: HÜRKUŞ II Trainer Makes First Appearance Abroad
TUSAŞ's new training aircraft, HÜRKUŞ II, is being displayed at the IDEX 2025 exhibition held in the UAE following the maiden flight in December 2024.
Malaysia Finalses Second-Hand F/A-18 Hornet Deal
The Malaysian Mod is expected to finalise the purchase of 30 ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter planes, which would serve as interim multi-role fighters.
Algeria Becomes the First Export Customer of Su-57 Fighter
Algeria’s state-owned television disclosed the acquirement of the Russian Su-57 Felon fighter jet months after the reports of an undisclosed customer.
Turkiye and Pakistan to Deepen Relations with 24 Agreements
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Pakistan for official talks, was welcomed with an official ceremony by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan.
TUSAŞ’s T625 Gökbey Multi-Purpose Helicopter Pass Winter Tests
Turkish Aerospace’s indigenous T625 Gökbey Multi-Purpose Helicopter successfully completed low-altitude cold weather tests in challenging winter conditions.
Italy Orders 17 New Leonardo AW249 Attack Helicopters
Italy has officially placed an order for 17 Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters as part of its ongoing efforts to modernise its rotary-wing combat fleet.
KAI Makes KF-21 Boramae Fighter Offer to Saudi Arabia
A photo from a presentation made by KAI officials for Saudi Arabia about the KF-21 fighter jet was posted on social media, only to be removed shortly after.
Turkiye’s New-Old Eurofighter Dilemma Awaits Resolution
The claims that Turkiye will procure second-hand Eurofighter have not been explicitly denied by MoD sources, who responded, “Nothing is certain at the moment.”
Turkiye’s Eurofighter Deal: Is There a Second Path?
The equation surrounding the delivery of Eurofighter aircraft that Turkiye seeks to procure remains unsolved. Which Tranche? TurDef suggests another formula.
France Might Have to Upgrade Rafale’s Sensing Capabilities
A report from the French International Relations Center (IFRI) envisions an overhaul of the Rafale fighter’s sensor suite against stealth aircraft.
UAE Receives First Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jet
The UAE announced the inauguration of the first Dassault Rafale F4 fighter jet. The jet will remain at Dassault’s Flight Test Center to perform flight tests.
