ASELSAN and TUSAŞ Sign Record-Breaking Modernisation Deal
ASELSAN and TUSAŞ signed two agreements regarding aircraft modernisation. The total agreement amount is 20 692 040 818 TL- and 1.197.381.949 USD.
Air News
Pakistan to Receive WZ-10ME Attack Helicopters from China
Pakistan will reportedly receive the first batch of WZ-10ME attack helicopters it ordered from China in late 2023.
India Goes for the French option: Rafale M and Scorpene
India has given the green light to France and decided to purchase Dassault Rafale M fighter jets and Scorpene attack submarines.
TUSAŞ Starts Flight Test School
Turkish Aerospace starts training pilots as test pilots and flight test engineers. TUSAS cooperates with ITPS Canada and ITPS Türkiye.
The RAF's A400M carries out the longest-ever flight
A Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M Atlas aircraft has carried out the longest flight for 22 hours at a Pacific air exercise.
Anka-3 for Air Refuelling Missions
TUSAŞ’s ANKA-3 will have a Tanker UAV version. ANKA-3 will provide air refuelling missions beyond the front line.
Israel to Acquire a Third Squadron of F-35s
Israel decided to purchase an additional 25 F-35I Adir units to build the third squadron of stealth fighter jets for $3 billion.
German coalition at odds for Saudi Arabia over Eurofighter
German traffic light coalition is under pressure because of possible arms exports to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Russia Upgraded the Tu-95 Bomber with Additional Pylons
Russia modernises Tu-95 bombers. With a main focus on increasing the combat capability, the MSM version’s missile capacity will be doubled.
U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s
The U.S. gave the green light to modernise Romanian F-16s. DSCA notified Congress about the modernisation of 32 F-16 with an estimated cost of $105 million.
Russian B-2; Izdelie 80 at the Final Phase of Development
British authorities claimed that Russian Izdelie 80 stealth bomber prototype is close to completion.
Czech Republic Gets Green Light for F-35A Lightning II
Czech Republic received permission to buy F-35A aircraft, AMRAAM missile, StormBreaker and 2000 lb ammunition for an estimated value of up to $5.62 billion.
ROK Starts KF-21 Boramae’s Serial Production in 2024
The sixth prototype of KF-21 Boramae made its maiden flight, and KAI plans to start serial production in 2024.
Canada Buys 16 P-8A Aircraft
The U.S. approved a possible FMS sale of P-8A maritime aircraft to Canada for an estimated cost of $5.9 billion. DSCA announced the decision.
