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Russia will receive over 100 aircraft and helicopters next year as part of efforts to modernize the force structures. Alongside the MAKS 2017 air show, Russian Aerospace Forces commander Colonel …
Russia Receiving Over 100 Aircraft in 2018 Read More Russia anticipates placing an order for MiG-35s next year. Speaking to reporters at MAKS 2017, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov stated that the first order for MiG-35s is slated …
Russian MiG-35 Order Expected for 2018 Read More Egypt has reportedly taken delivery of several Ka-52 helicopters. Next week, the country is due to receive two more Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Speaking to Tass News Agency, a source …
Egypt Receiving New Helicopters, Fighter Jets Read More Belarus will begin taking delivery of Su-30SM fighter jets in 2019 at the earliest. Speaking to Tass News Agency in an interview on July 17, 2017, Belarusian Defense Minister Lt. …
Belarus to Begin Receiving Su-30SMs in 2019 Read More The Nigerian Air Force confirmed on July 14, 2017 that it had taken delivery of its first batch of Super Mushshak trainers. The Air Force said in a statement, “The …
Nigeria Receives Super Mushshak Trainers Read More Bahrain has placed an order for the Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP), produced by Lockheed Martin. Lockheed Martin announced on July 10, 2017 that it had received a direct commercial …
Bahrain Orders Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Targeting Pod Read More Oman has taken delivery of two Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Following last month’s unveiling, two Eurofighter Typhoon jets have been delivered to Oman. The two jets had been spotted several days …
Oman Receives First Batch of Typhoon Fighter Jets Read More Belarus and Russia have signed an agreement for the supply of Su-30SM fighter jets to the Belarusian Air Force. Russia’s director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Dmitry Shugayev …
Belarus Order Su-30SMs from Russia Read More Qatar has officially signed an agreement for F-15 fighter jets, amid a nearly two-week long political dispute with its neighbors. On June 14, 2017, Qatari Defense Minister Khalid al-Attiyah traveled …
Qatar Inks Agreement for F-15 Fighter Jets 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