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Ukraine might get F/A-18 Hornet from RAAF
Australia USA Ukraine

Ukraine might get F/A-18 Hornet from RAAF

Australia, the United States and Ukraine are reportedly discussing the delivery of the Australian Air Force’s F/A-18 Hornet fighters.

The Dutch Air Force will get 14 New H225M Caracals
Netherlands

The Dutch Air Force will get 14 New H225M Caracals

According to Scramble Magazine, the Dutch Air Force plans to replace ageing AS532U2 Cougar helicopters with the new H225M Caracal.

Air Force’s Test Raises Questions About AI
USA United Kingdom

Air Force’s Test Raises Questions About AI

An AI-powered UAV attacked his operator British Daily the Guardian claims, and US Air Force denies it.

Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF
Turkiye USA

Lockheed Martin Returns IDEF

While Turkiye negotiates the F-16 acquisition, U.S. Aircraft Manufacturer Lockheed Martin plans to take place at IDEF next month.

Iran’s Simorgh Turboprop Aircraft Performs Maiden Flight
Iran

Iran’s Simorgh Turboprop Aircraft Performs Maiden Flight

Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) Simorgh utility turboprop aircraft performed its maiden flight on May 30, IRNA News Agency reported.

Nigeria Approves the Supply of M-346FA
Italy Nigeria

Nigeria Approves the Supply of M-346FA

Nigeria has officially confirmed the purchase of 24 M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft. Nigeria's interest in the M-346FA has long been known.

GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions
USA

GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions

GAO criticises the F-35 aircraft for the late delivery and high programme cost.

Leonardo to Supply two ATR 72 MPA to Malaysia
Italy Malaysia

Leonardo to Supply two ATR 72 MPA to Malaysia

Malaysian Defence Ministry signed a contract with Leonardo to supply two ATR 72 MPA platforms at LIMA 2023.

Ukraine Partners with TEI for KAAN Aircraft's Engine
Turkiye Ukraine

Ukraine Partners with TEI for KAAN Aircraft's Engine

The Ukrainian company Ivchenko Progress partners with TEI to participate in the tender for the development of the indigenous engine of the KAAN fighter jet.

Polish Army to acquire 22 AW101 Multi-role Helicopters
Poland Italy

Polish Army to acquire 22 AW101 Multi-role Helicopters

Poland will acquire 22 AgustaWestland AW101 medium-lift multi-role helicopters for the Polish Army. AW101s will be deployed at the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade.

Only Half Of the F-35 Fleet is Mission-Ready
USA

Only Half Of the F-35 Fleet is Mission-Ready

U.S. Air Force JSF Programme Director revealed that only about half of the F-35 fighters in the U.S. fleet are ready to perform war missions.

Tayfun Serial Production Started
Turkiye

Tayfun Serial Production Started

The serial production of the Tayfun missile, which was test fired from Rize-Artvin airport last week, started.

US Faces F-35’s IP Right Problems
USA

US Faces F-35’s IP Right Problems

US identifies the problems it faces in F-35 production and takes precautions for the NGAD program.

Declining Thai’s F-35 bid, US offers F-16 and F-15 jets
USA Thailand

Declining Thai’s F-35 bid, US offers F-16 and F-15 jets

Pentagon has informally declined Thailand’s request to purchase F-35 fighter jets, according to an RTAF source. The US Offers F-16 and F15 to Thailand.