Jordan signs an acquisition agreement with Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin announced that it signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with Jordan to acquire eight F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70 fighters.
Air News
PAF may acquire further FA-50 aircraft
After having 12 FA-50 Fighting Eagle jets from the KAI for PHP18.9 billion, the Philippines is considering adding this jet capable of flying up to Mach 1.5.
FCAS might be delayed ten years
The CEO of Dassault, Éric Trappier, said FCAS could be ten years delayed. The combat aircraft was supposed to be operational by 2040.
TUSAŞ Completes Lightning Strike Testing Facility Building
TUSAŞ announced that the construction of the Aircraft Lightning Strike Testing facility is almost finalised. The facility is expected to be operational by 2023.
TEI has an engine surprise for Baykar's KIZILELMA UCAV
TEI shared a photo of a mock-up of engine TEI-TF6000 Turbofan engine that could power up Turkiye’s first project for a Combat Unmanned Aircraft, Kızılelma.
Super Mushshaks to be delivered next month
In July, the Turkish Air Force will start receiving Super Mushshak fixed-gear basic trainer aircraft
Lenatek's Kargı Project unveiled at Efes 2022
Turkiye's largest joint exercise, EFES-2022 Allied Joint Live Fire Exercise – Invitex, continues in Izmir Seferihisar.
Council of State asks Patrouille Suisse to use F-5E Tiger II
The aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force, Patrouille Suisse, will continue to fly with the F-5E Tiger II as aircraft replacement request is denied.
Sukhoi and MiG merged under United Aircraft Corporation
Two major fighter aircraft companies of Russia, Sukhoi and MiG, have finally merged under the auspices of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of Rostec.
Germany switches from Sikorsky to Boeing
The German government has confirmed the purchase of 60 Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to replace its ageing CH-53 fleet.
Sweden Concentrates on its fighter jet
Saab supports and participates with the BAE Systems project to develop the Tempest.
Thailand plans to acquire nine refurbished UH-60A Blackhawk
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) intends to buy refurbished UH-60A Blackhawk helicopters and related equipment and the construction of two aircraft hangars.
TUSAŞ’s wind tunnels arrived at the Kazan facility
An important step has been taken in constructing Europe’s second-biggest subsonic wind tunnel, as parts arrived at TUSAŞ facilities in Ankara.
The Atak helicopter Project was a turning point
Şener Yılmaz, ASELSAN Avionics Software Design Manager, said that the Atak Project in 2004 was a turning point in developing national avionics.
