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Production of the JF-17 Block III fighter jet has reportedly begun. Citing Chinese state media, The Diplomat reported on March 13 that the latest version of the joint Chinese and …
JF-17 Block III Production Reportedly Commences Read More
Following the third crash of one of its MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft in a little over a year, Poland intends to fast forward its Harpia procurement program. The grounding of …
Poland’s Harpia Fighter Acquisition Program Tops Project Queue Read More
As it celebrates its 100th birthday in 2019, Aero Vodochody is entering a period of revitalization. Under the guidance of CEO Giuseppe Giordo, formerly of Leonardo (née Alenia Aermacchi), the …
Aero Vodochody Celebrates 100 Years with New Trainer Success Read More
VIDEO – Pentagon Reducing F-35 Buy in 2020 Budget Request
Pentagon Reducing F-35 Buy in 2020 Budget Request Read More
by J. Kasper Oestergaard, European Correspondent, Forecast International. Background Information: Turkey is a member of NATO and a critical geopolitical partner, and has been an F-35 partner nation since the …
S-400 Debacle – A Close Look at Turkey’s F-35 Industrial Participation Read More
The U.S. is looking into whether the Pakistani Air Force made use of American-made F-16s during an aerial skirmish with the Indian Air Force late last month, which could be …
U.S. Investigating Alleged Pakistani Use of F-16s in Air Skirmish Read More The Minister of Defense for Singapore, Ng Eng Hen, has shed some light on the acquisition of the F-35 for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). During a parliamentary …
Singapore Defense Ministry Sheds Some Light on F-35 Procurement Read More
The U.S. Navy announced on February 28 that the aircraft carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C Lightning II, met all requirements and had achieved Initial Operational Capability …
F-35C Achieves Initial Operational Capability Read More
The Russian defense industry will upgrade a number of the Su-30SM’s onboard systems to be standardized with that of the Su-35.
Su-30SM Upgrade to Boost Commonality with Su-35 Read More Canada has taken delivery of the first two secondhand F/A-18 Hornets purchased from Australia. The two F/A-18As were flown to Cold Lake, Alberta, on February 17 after taking part in …
Canada Receives First Two Australian F/A-18s Read More