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Russia has started development work on defensive systems for the Tu-160M2 to help shield it from missiles as well as other components. In an interview with Tass News Agency on …
Tu-160M2 Component Development Underway Read More Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) have raised concerns about the possible sale of Super Tucano aircraft to the Nigerian government in a letter addressed to U.S. Secretary …
U.S. Senators Raise Concerns Over Nigerian Aircraft Sale Read More Israel’s government has officially sent a letter to the United States to complete the purchase of another 17 F-35s, according to Israeli media i24. Citing Walla News, i24 reported on …
Israel to Complete Purchase of 17 F-35s Read More Following a visit to Egypt, a Russian official has discussed the status of a sale of Ka-52Ks to the country. Rostec’s Director for International Cooperation, Viktor Kladov, discussed his delegation’s …
Russia and Egypt Continue Ka-52K Negotiations Read More Russia will receive two more prototype PAK FA stealth fighter jets in 2017. Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov reiterated earlier this week, on June 5, that two more prototypes would …
Two More PAK FA Prototypes to be Produced Read More Two separate fighter jet sales to Qatar are hitting scrutiny amid a crisis between Gulf countries. The decision by four Arab countries, later joined by more, to cut ties with …
Qatar Fighter Jet Sales Spotlighted Amid Gulf Crisis Read Moreby Dan Darling, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Switzerland’s long-term air-defense plans are beginning to come into view following the unveiling by the Swiss Department of Defense, Civil Protection …
Switzerland Begins Plotting Future Air Defense Solutions Read More Russia has begun state trials of the Mi-28NM ‘Night Hunter’ attack helicopter. Tass News Agency reported on May 25, 2017 that state trials of the latest Mi-28 variant have begun. …
Mi-28NM State Trials Begin Read More The Israeli Air Force is improving the capabilities of its M-346 advanced jet trainers. Flight Global reported on May 24, 2017 that the Air Force is equipping its advanced jet …
Israeli Air Force Upgrading Its M-346 Trainers Read More Israel will receive an additional F-35 from Lockheed Martin in the coming years that will be specifically designed to allow the country to test upgrades for the aircraft. Flight Global …
Israel to Receive Test F-35 Read More