The Countdown for IDEF 23
Turkiye’s prestigious defence expo IDEF will open doors on July 25-28. IDEF, which TurDef is a participant and content provider of Show Daily.
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Air
Modernisation
U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s
The U.S. gave the green light to modernise Romanian F-16s. DSCA notified Congress about the modernisation of 32 F-16 with an estimated cost of $105 million.
Air
Thailand Prefers Gripen Over F-16
Rejected by the US to buy F-35s, Thailand prefers Swedish Gripen fighter jets over U.S. F-16s.
Space
Lockheed to Provide MILSATCOM to Australia
Lockheed Martin will provide Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) to Australia to control the Indo-Pacific region.
Weapon / Missile
Poland to Equip AW149s with Hellfire
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Poland of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million.
Air
F-35 Deliveries Resume
The Pentagon has resumed accepting F-35s from Lockheed Martin. Deliveries of the jet were halted following the December crash of an F-35B. Even though a root cause has yet to be identified, the F-35 Joint Program Office stated that acceptances have resumed after implementing mitigation efforts for one identified engine issue.
Air
Lockheed Martin Unveils Bahrain's F-16 Viper
Lockheed Martin delivered the first Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 at a Greenville, South Carolina ceremony.
Air
Defence Politics
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. This fifth-generation fighter will enhance the coalition through joint equipment, missions and training. The Company presents the aircraft as more than a stealth fighter; it is also a formidable political statement for coalition unity. Lockheed Martin intends to confirm the F-35 as a standard NATO fighter. This standard choice of aircraft, which will be present in fleets across NATO member bases and those of their allies, has become a symbol of “diplomacy in action”, Lockheed Martin has stated.
Air
Lockheed Martin Extents its C-130J-30 Super Hercules fleet to the Philippines
After Indonesia, it is reported that the Philippines will acquire three C-130J-30 Super Hercules military transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) released a Procurement Monitoring Report in January 2023.
Air
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.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
UK to Purchase Javelin ATGMs
The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Kingdom of Javelin Missiles for an estimated cost of $125.13 million. The Defence Security Co-operation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
Air
Boeing to Stop the Production of Hornets in 2025
Boeing stops its F/A-18 Super Hornet jet production line following delivery of the final U.S. Navy fighters. If the Indian Navy chooses the Super Hornet, production could be extended until 2027. The Company will focus on T-7A Red Hawk advanced training aircraft and autonomous refuelling UAV MQ-25 Stingray, both of which are produced in St. Louis.
Air
Singapore Adds Eight F-35B to RSAF Fleet, Making 12
Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said that they decided to purchase eight F-35B fighter aircraft from the U.S.
Land
Netherlands to Acquire HIMARS
The State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and related equipment for an estimated $670 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
