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Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios
United Kingdom France

Eurofighter / Rafale Dogfight Scenarios

We separately analysed Eurofighter / Rafale dogfight scenarios. As both aircraft have Canard Delta wing configurations, we focused on details.

Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans
Turkiye France

Eurofighter: A Strategic Shift in Turkiye's Defence Plans

This article discusses the road to Eurofighter acquisition and its consequences for Turkiye, Greece, Israel, Russia and NATO.

Turkish Defence Company Altınay Enters the Stock Market
Turkiye

Turkish Defence Company Altınay Enters the Stock Market

Altınay Defence Technologies Inc. decided to increase its capital for new investments, strengthening working capital and opening up to global markets.

Pentagon Announces the Replicator UAV Swarm Program
USA

Pentagon Announces the Replicator UAV Swarm Program

The Pentagon is working on the Replicator program aimed at deploying a large number of autonomous low-cost UAVs at the same time.

The U.S. Army to Trim UH-60 Blackhawk Fleet
USA

The U.S. Army to Trim UH-60 Blackhawk Fleet

With replacements for the long-serving UH-60 Blackhawk family of helicopters on the horizon, The Army will decommission 157 helicopters.

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan
Russia China

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan

China and Russia conducted their joint strategic maritime air patrol near Japan for the second time in 2023.

Brazilian Air Force Receives Another F-39 Gripen
Brazil Sweden

Brazilian Air Force Receives Another F-39 Gripen

Brazil received the Gripen fighter jet manufactured by Saab. The plane touched down at Base Aérea de Anápolis (BAAN) on Friday, December 15.

The U.S. Greenlights Air-to-Air Missile Sales to Japan
Japan USA

The U.S. Greenlights Air-to-Air Missile Sales to Japan

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM and AIM-9X Block II Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Japan.

U.S. Approves UH-60M Black Hawk $1.95B FMS to Greece
USA Greece

U.S. Approves UH-60M Black Hawk $1.95B FMS to Greece

The State Department greenlights a $1.95B deal for Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.

TEI Starts TS-1400 Turboshaft Engine Serial Production
Turkiye

TEI Starts TS-1400 Turboshaft Engine Serial Production

TEI prepares for TS-1400 turboshaft engine serial production for helicopters. TEI CEO Mahmut F. Akşit has announced the development.

GCAP Establishes the GIGO for Collaboration
Italy Japan United  Nations

GCAP Establishes the GIGO for Collaboration

Italy, Japan and the U.K. agreed on the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme GCAP in Tokyo, establishing the GIGO.

Poland Receives First AW-101 Merlin
Poland

Poland Receives First AW-101 Merlin

Poland adds a new ASW capacity to its Navy. On December 8, the Polish Navy received the first AW-101 Merlin helicopter.

Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order
Belgium USA

Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order

Lockheed Martin officially showed the first F-35A Lightning II jet ordered by Belgium. The ceremony was held at the company’s production facility.

Celebrating its 25th year, Alp Aviation Hosted Media
Turkiye

Celebrating its 25th year, Alp Aviation Hosted Media

Alp Aviation, a privately owned company invested in Turkish aviation and lean manufacturing practices, carries the experience to both aviation and new areas.