India’s Budget for 114 new fighters in 2025: over $20 billion
Reuters quotes two top Indian government sources that, one of the world’s best arms buyers, will launch a tender for procuring 114 new fighter jets by 2025.
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US Delays T-7 Red Hawk Procurement Once Again
The US Air Force has postponed the production contract with Boeing for the T-7 Red Hawk jet trainer, signalling a major revision in its procurement strategy.
Air
Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
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Sweden Moves Away from GCAP for Next-Generation Fighter
Saab has unveiled its next-generation fighter design, signifying Sweden is moving away from GCAP and returning to self-development.
Air
Royal Thai Air Force Picks Gripen NG Over F-16 Block 70
After evaluating alternatives for ten months, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected Saab's Gripen NG (E/F) Over Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70.
Air
Thailand Shortlists SAAB’s JAS-39E/F Gripen over F-16 Viper
Thailand has announced that it is pre-qualifying the Swedish JAS-39E/F Gripen as its new fighter jet. This is not the final decision.
Air
Gripen Might Be Ukraine’s Alternative Fighter After F-16
Ukraine is considering the Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets as an alternative fighter after the last F-16 deliveries.
Navy / Maritime
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence Receives CB90 Boats
The Ukrainian MoD’s Intelligence Agency, HUR, has received three CB90 patrol boats as part of the Steel Front initiative.
Weapon / Missile
The French Army to replace Eryx with NLAWs
France will replace MBDA’s Eryx short-range portable anti-tank systems with SAAB’s Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW ) systems by 2025.
Air
Korean KAI Proposes FA-50 to the Royal Thai Air Force
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has offered to sell its FA-50 light attack aircraft to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Weapon / Missile
Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from NSPA
Saab has received an order for the Carl-Gustaf from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Air
Sweden Prepares for Future Fighter Aircraft Concepts
The Swedish government has appointed Saab to conduct a thorough study of the concept of a future fighter aircraft without limitations.
Air
USAF Postpones T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer’s IOC Status
USAF has delayed the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of T-7A Red Hawk trainers from 2025 to 2028, jeopardising the goal of training 1,500 pilots per year.
Navy / Maritime
The Netherlands Prefers Naval Group’s Barracuda Submarines
The Netherlands officially announced the Naval Group as the winner of the new submarine acquisition program for the Dutch Navy.
Air
Hungary Procures Four Additional Gripen C Fighter Jets
Hungary will increase the size of its Saab Gripen C/D fighter jet fleet with an agreement announced on February 23, 2024, to acquire four additional aircraft.
Air
Thailand Plans Acquiring 12 New Fighter Jets
The Royal Thai Air Force plans to submit a proposal to purchase new fighter jets once RTAF presents its next strategy paper.
