Athens Officially Requests F-35
According to Greek TV Channel SKAI’s exclusive news, Greece has asked for the acquisition of 20 F-35A aircraft and another 20 conditional from the US.
Air News
The Czech Air Force can Keep its Saab 39 Gripen Fighters
The Swedish ambassador to the Czech Republic told that the Czech Republic could keep the Saab 39 Gripen fighters for free.
SAAB Receives order for two GlobalEye for Sweden
Saab received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to supply GlobalEye aircraft for airborne early warning and control (AEW&C).
US Army Gets 120 H-60M Black Hawk for MEDEVAC
U.S. Government and Sikorsky signed a five-year contract for a baseline of 120 H-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with options to reach a total of 255 aircraft.
ILA 2022: German Navy Confirms Interest in MAWS
The Commander of the German Navy stated that the country maintains its interest in the joint Franco-German development program of the new MAWS.
First CN-235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft for Malaysia
The Commander of the Malaysian Army, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi Bin Buang, on June 22, 2022, visited PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in Bandung.
H145Ms replace Mi-35s in Greek Cyprus
Airbus will supply Greek Cyprus with six H145M armed helicopters to replace the 11 Mi-35 attack helicopters in service with the Air Command.
Spain to replace F-18s with latest generation Eurofighters
Spain has ordered 20 Eurofighter jets to replace the Spanish Air Force's ageing fleet of U.S.-made F-18 fighters.
AKINCI Attack UAV Broke its Altitude Record
AKINCI Attack UAV equipped with two 750 hp Pratt & Whitney engines, broke its altitude record for the third time by flying at 45,118 feet (13,716 meters).
Eurofighter Depicts the ECR Version for Luftwaffe’s Approval
Eurofighter consortium exhibits a full-scale mock-up of the Eurofighter ECR (Electronic Combat Role), dubbed Eurofighter EK (Elektronischer Kampf), at ILA 2022.
Uganda Acquires Russian Mi-28N Havoc Attack Helicopter
The Uganda People’s Defence Force appears to be a new Mil Mi-28 attack helicopter operator, which has been spotted for the first time in UPDF markings.
Six NATO Countries Launch Future Helicopter Concept
France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK, launched a new concept of Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC).
Government Approves 32 Norwegian F-16 fighters for Romania.
Romania approved a bill to purchase 32 second-hand F-16 fighter jets from Norway on June 16, 2022. The order is worth approximately €454 million.
ROKAF’s KF-21 Boramae jet prepares for maiden flight
Republic of Korea’s (ROK) indigenously developed KF-21 Boramae fighter jet is set to perform its maiden flight next month, the country’s military reports.
