Japan to Order Five AHE AEW&C Aircraft
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Japan of E-2D AHE Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft at a cost of $1.381 billion.
Air News
The US Air Force Plans 1,000 UAV and 200 NGAD Fighter Jets
USAF makes its future plans based on Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), sixth-generation fighter jets and the Loyal Wingman concept that is called CCA.
French Air Force Receives its First Upgraded Rafale F4
The French Defence Ministry announced that the first Rafale F4 fighter bomber was delivered to the French Air and Space Force (Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace).
Leonardo to Develop Upgrade Package for C-27J Aircraft
Leonardo and the Air Force Armament and Airworthiness Directorate of the Defence Ministry signed a contract to upgrade the Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.
Lockheed Martin Presents the F-35 as a Standard NATO fighter
By 2030 there will be 450 F-35 stealth fighter jets across all NATO member bases according to Lockheed Martin's estimations.
Lockheed Martin Extents its C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet
Philippines will acquire 3 C-130J-30 Super Hercules military transport aircraft from LM according to Department of National Defence (DND).
China is Developing a New Indigenous Helicopter
Chinese helicopter designers plan to accelerate the Z-10 attack helicopter's development shortly before the annual Two Sessions.
Boeing and Airbus Join Forces to Compete for UK
Boeing and Airbus have joined forces to bid for a UK government contract to supply helicopters to the Royal Air Force and British Army.
Boeing Upgrades the P-8A's ASW capabilities
The Pentagon awarded Boeing over a $50 million contract for an upgrade to test the feasibility of acquiring eight P-8A Increment 3 retrofit A-kits.
Indonesia Receives first C-130J-30 Super Hercules
Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara /TNI AU) has taken delivery of the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters.
Saudi Arabia's Steps in FCAS
Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia said that he signed a LoI with his British counterpart regarding Saudi Arabia’s participation in FCAS.
Boeing Offers T-7A Trainer Jet to RAAF
Boeing offered an announced T-7A trainer to Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow.
India Purchases 70 HTT-40 Aircraft from HAL
India announced that the government approved the purchase of a total of 70 Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)-40 aircraft from HAL.
Rolls-Royce Tests B-52 Stratofortresses New Turbofans
Rolls-Royce North America conducted engine tests with F130 engines that will power 76 B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers in the future.
