Japan Faces Uncertainty in Fighter Jet Export Plans
Disagreements between Japan’s ruling parties have brought uncertainty to exporting fighter jets developed under the GCAP program to third-world countries.
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Norway Postpones P-3 Orion Delivery to Argentina
Norway has reportedly delayed the delivery of P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina as Buenos Aires has not made the first instalment of the payment.
Belgium to Join Franco-German FCAS Program in 2025
Belgium intends to join the German-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Japan Grounds Ospreys due to the Fire at Engine
The engine fire at a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey transport aircraft grounds all vehicles. The aircraft flying in helicopter mode caught on fire.
Canada Completes Poseidon Orders
Canada has a firm order for 14 P-8 Poseidon worth $ 5.9 billion, a complete package option for 16 P-8s with simulators and weapons worth $ 7.7 billion.
Portugal Shows "Unofficial" Interest in F-35A
Even though it’s just a vision, the Portuguese Air Force is interested in F-35 fighter jets replacing the F-16.
Philippines Receives Final Batch of Turkish T129 Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has received the third batch of two T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The country is expected to order six more.
ASELSAN Starts Mass Production of ASELFLIR-500
ASELSAN has started planning the mass production of the ASELFLIR-500T Electro-Optical System. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made the statement.
DARPA Selected Bell for X-Plane Programme
DARPA selected Bell Textron to compete for high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) technology in the (SPRINT) X-Plane program.
Sweden and Brazil Deepen Aviation Cooperation
The Brazilian and Swedish governments negotiated the procurement of the F-39 Gripen fighter jet and the KC-390 Millennium multirole transport aircraft.
Chinese Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Starts Catapult Tests
Images of Type 003 (Also called Fujian) Aircraft Carrier conducting tests of its catapult have surfaced in Chinese social media.
Turkiye Tests Helicopter Securing and Transfer System
Turkiye’s first national Helicopter Securing and Transfer System is tested on TCG İSTANBUL, Türkiye’s first national frigate.
Greece Upgrades F-16s to F-16V Block 70 Level
The Greek Air Force modernises the F-16C/D Block 50 fighters to the F-16V Block 70 level, creating a homogeneous fleet of 121 F-16V fighters before 2030.
British Defence Minister Visits Turkish Counterpart
UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps pays an official visit to his Turkish counterpart Yaşar Güler.
