Air News

Portugal Donates Ka-32 Cargo Helicopters to Ukraine
Portugal Ukraine

Portugal Donates Ka-32 Cargo Helicopters to Ukraine

The Portuguese MoD has announced the final delivery of six Ka-32A11BC cargo helicopters to Ukraine.

Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Republic of Korea Poland

Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition

Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.

A Recap of Turkiye's Triple Defence Expo Participation
Egypt Poland Turkiye Jordan

A Recap of Turkiye's Triple Defence Expo Participation

Turkiye's leading defence firms participated in three defence exhibitions in Egypt, Poland, and Jordan in a week, with a concentrated schedule for marketing.

TUSAŞ’s Hürjet Exhibits Its Capabilities in Egypt
Egypt Turkiye

TUSAŞ’s Hürjet Exhibits Its Capabilities in Egypt

Turkiye and Egypt are developing bilateral relations, Turkish defence industry companies exhibited their products at the Egypt International Airshow (EIA).

Romania Plans Acquiring 32 F-35As at a cost of $6.5 Billion
USA Romania

Romania Plans Acquiring 32 F-35As at a cost of $6.5 Billion

Romania has requested the Parliament to provide the necessary financing to begin negotiations to purchase 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.

India Approves New AL-31FP Engines for Su-30MKI Fleet
India Russia

India Approves New AL-31FP Engines for Su-30MKI Fleet

Indian Security Committee has approved the acquisition of 240 AL-31FP engines for Su-30MKI fighter jets with local production involved.

Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2
United Kingdom

Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2

Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the UK tender for the NMH to replace British Puma HC2 helicopters before the deadline for submitting bids.

Ukrainian F-16 Might be Friendly Fire Victim
Ukraine

Ukrainian F-16 Might be Friendly Fire Victim

It is possible that Ukraine's own air defence mistakenly fired down Ukraine's recently acquired F-16 fighter plane in a case of accidental attack.

Hürjet Arrives in Egypt for Flight Demonstration
Egypt Turkiye

Hürjet Arrives in Egypt for Flight Demonstration

TUSAŞ's Hürjet advanced trainer has put its gear on the ground for the Egypt International Airshow in which it will participate.

Philippines Eyes 40 New Fighter Jets
Philippines

Philippines Eyes 40 New Fighter Jets

Jets In response to growing tensions in the region, the Philippines has approved large-scale funding for defence, including new fighter jets.

H145M Replaces Tiger Helicopters in German Armed Forces
Germany

H145M Replaces Tiger Helicopters in German Armed Forces

Bundeswehr is ready to receive the first batch of 62 units ordered for the Airbus Helicopters H145M Light Attack Helicopter (LAH) program.

France Sells 12 Rafale to Serbia
France Serbia

France Sells 12 Rafale to Serbia

Serbia secures the sale of 12 Rafale fighters from France following French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Belgrade.

USAF Deploys its First EA-37 Electronic Attack Aircraft
USA

USAF Deploys its First EA-37 Electronic Attack Aircraft

US Air Force’s first EA-37 Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft is deployed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

Sweden Moves Away from GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter
Sweden

Sweden Moves Away from GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter

Saab has unveiled its next-generation fighter design, signifying Sweden is moving away from GCAP and returning to self-development.