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US Invites a Turkish Delegation for F-16 Negotiations
USA Turkiye

US Invites a Turkish Delegation for F-16 Negotiations

A Turkish delegation will travel to the US for new negotiations regarding the purchase of F-16 fighter jets, the Turkish Defence Minister announced.

Taiwan's F-16 Vipers Have Harpoon Missiles on Board
Taiwan

Taiwan's F-16 Vipers Have Harpoon Missiles on Board

As the Chinese military conducts military exercises around Taiwan, the island nation appears to be gearing up its F-16Vs ( Viper ) with Harpoon missiles.

Indonesia’s C-130J-30 is waiting for Delivery
Indonesia

Indonesia’s C-130J-30 is waiting for Delivery

Lockheed Martin displayed a photo of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft in Indonesia on its official website.

New UAV Deliveries to the Turkish Armed Forces
Turkiye

New UAV Deliveries to the Turkish Armed Forces

Two aerospace companies TUSAŞ and Baykar delivered four UAVs to the TAF in the last two days. Baykar delivered three AKINCI-B and TUSAŞ delivered one AKSUNGUR.

Malaysia is One Step Close to ANKA UAV
Malaysia

Malaysia is One Step Close to ANKA UAV

Malaysia is expected to acquire the Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV by 2025 and commence operations in early 2026.

USSOCOM selects AT-802U Sky Warden
USA

USSOCOM selects AT-802U Sky Warden

USSOCOM announced that it had selected L3Harris Technologies' AT-802U Sky Warden for its Armed Overwatch program.

RAF to replace crashed F-35B
United Kingdom

RAF to replace crashed F-35B

British Defence Ministry plans to replace an F-35B Lightning II that crashed during take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.

NATO’s A330 MRTT Fleet to Grow
NATO

NATO’s A330 MRTT Fleet to Grow

The NSPA has handed over two more A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) unit.

Turkish Aerospace Invests in Radar Cross Test Bed
Turkiye

Turkish Aerospace Invests in Radar Cross Test Bed

Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) is investing substantially in carrying out Radar Cross-Section (RCS) tests to develop aerial platforms.

CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter
USA Philippines Russia

CAATSA Prevents the Philippines from Buying Mi-17 helicopter

The Philippines has cancelled a deal worth $227 million to purchase 16 Mil Mi-17 Hip transport helicopters from Russia for the PAF due to CAATSA restrictions.

Tension Rises with Taiwan, PLA Sends YU-20 combat training
Chile

Tension Rises with Taiwan, PLA Sends YU-20 combat training

The YU-20, China's next-generation aerial tanker, has begun combat readiness training, to increase Air Force's long-range operational capabilities.

Rolls-Royce Introduces Orpheus at FIA
United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce Introduces Orpheus at FIA

British Rolls-Royce recently introduced its newly designed Orpheus engine which was designed in less than 18 months and presented at the FIA.

Akar: "We Do Not Accept Conditional Aircraft Purchases"
USA Turkiye

Akar: "We Do Not Accept Conditional Aircraft Purchases"

In response to condition claims, Minister of National Defence Akar said it is unacceptable for the USA to set new conditions for selling F-16s to Turkiye.

Germany to pay $8.4 Billion for F-35As and Munition
Germany USA

Germany to pay $8.4 Billion for F-35As and Munition

DSCA Stated that the US State Department approved FMS to Germany of F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion.