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China Unveils Two 5th Generation Aircraft at the same time
China

China Unveils Two 5th Generation Aircraft at the same time

China unveiled its new generation stealth fighter jet “J-35A” and displayed a mock-up of the two-seat version of the J-20 aircraft “J-20S” at Zhuhai Airshow.

Altınay Defence Reaches 1.1 Billion Lira Turnover
Turkiye

Altınay Defence Reaches 1.1 Billion Lira Turnover

Altınay Defence Technologies announced its financial results for the first nine months of this year, including January-September.

Hürjet's Second Prototype Takes to the Skies
Turkiye

Hürjet's Second Prototype Takes to the Skies

TUSAŞ Hürjet Trainer/LCA's second prototype with important design changes made its maiden flight.

Can Turkiye Build an Aircraft Carrier?
Turkiye

Can Turkiye Build an Aircraft Carrier?

The Turkish Aircraft Carrier MUGEM is currently being designed in the Project Design Office.

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390
Brazil Sweden

Sweden Sings LoI with Brasil to Acquire C-390

Swedish and Brazilian Defence Ministers signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire C-390 transport aircraft for the Swedish Armed Forces.

AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow
China Russia

AL-51 Turbofan for Su-57 Fighters Joins Zhuhai Airshow

Russian United Engine Corporation has exhibited the AL-51 afterburning turbofan for the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter in China.

China Shows PL-15 AAM Variant for J-20 Fighters
China

China Shows PL-15 AAM Variant for J-20 Fighters

During Zhuhai Airshow 2024, China displayed a new variant of its PL-15 BVRAAM with folding fins, adapted for J-20 fighters' internal weapon bays.

Spain to Finalise Eurofighter Halcon II Programme
United Kingdom Spain

Spain to Finalise Eurofighter Halcon II Programme

Eurofighter and Spain have concluded negotiations for the Halcon II follow-on buy of the Typhoon for the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire Español/ EdAE)

Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept
USA

Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept

Lockheed Martin has revealed its stealth tanker concept in a U.S.-based “The War Zone” publication.

Altınay Increases Its Power in KAAN’s Landing Gear
Turkiye

Altınay Increases Its Power in KAAN’s Landing Gear

Altınay, which purchased DASAL shares from ASELSAN, made a move in its other subsidiary, TAAC Aviation Technologies and signed an agreement with NETAŞ.

Modi and Sanchez launch C295 military aircraft plant
India Spain

Modi and Sanchez launch C295 military aircraft plant

India and Spain launched the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, where the Airbus-Tata cooperation manufactures C295 aircraft.

Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper
USA United Kingdom Turkiye

Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper

Turkish Defence Ministry sources stated that the first payment for the F-16 Viper was completed, while technical negotiations are continuing.

TUSAŞ delivers Three Gökbey Helicopters to the Gendarmerie
Turkiye

TUSAŞ delivers Three Gökbey Helicopters to the Gendarmerie

GÖKBEY, Turkiye's indigenous helicopter designed by Tusaş, was delivered to the Gendarmerie General Command with a ceremony attended by President Erdoğan.

Poland Set for $7.30 Billion F-16 Midlife Upgrade
USA Poland

Poland Set for $7.30 Billion F-16 Midlife Upgrade

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential FMS for Poland for the F-16 Viper MLU, estimated at $7.30 billion.