2023
Rolls-Royce set to complete F130 engine tests for B-52J nuclear bomber
On September 7, 2023, Rolls-Royce announced that it is close to completing the first phase of testing for its F130 engines, designed for the U.S. A...
Singapore Air Force upgraded F-16C/D+ fighter now armed with Python-5 air-to-air missiles
Echoed by channelnewsasia.com, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has made a public announcement regarding the enhancement of its F-16C/D+ ...
Indonesian Air Force plans to acquire Airbus A330 MRTTs for air refueling
Indonesia has announced plans to acquire a minimum of two Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs) to enhance its in-flight refueling capab...
Royal Netherlands Air Force RNLAF expands use of Elbit Systems DIRCM to Gulfstream G-650ER VIP aircraft
Elbit Systems Ltd. has delivered a self-protection suite to the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF) Gulfstream G-650ER VIP Aircraft. The delivery...
Lockheed Martin presents first F-16C Block 70 to Slovak Defence officials
Lockheed Martin has rolled out the first F-16C Block 70 Fighting Falcon for the Slovak Armed Forces. The event took place at Lockheed Martin's Gree...
BAE Systems successfully flight tests next-generation vehicle management computer for F-35 Lightning II
BAE Systems’ next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight-tested on the F-35 Lighting II fighter. The test demonstrated a te...
Israel plans to acquire an additional squadron of 25 F-35s
On September 3, 2023, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant officially requested the acquisition of a third F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin. Thi...
Royal Thai Air Force commissions Dominator XP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced the commissioning of the Dominator XP Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) at a ceremony held at Takhli Air Base ...
Iran takes delivery of Russian Yak-130 training Jets with Su-35 fighters to follow
As confirmed by official statements from the Iranian Air Force and photos released on September 2, 2023, via the ProjectMeshkat Twitter account, Ir...
Taiwan Air Force to get more advanced Wan Chien air-to-ground missiles
The Taiwan Air Force is allocating an additional NT$501.74 million (US$15.73 million) to extend the procurement of Wan Chien air-to-ground cruise m...
Myanmar junta sends stern message to Pakistan over unusable JF-17 Thunder fighter jets
According to a report from BT Business Today, Myanmar's military junta is reportedly displeased with the Chengdu JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter j...
Airbus and Korea Aerospace Industries forge EUR 4 Bn partnership to initiate mass production of helicopters for South Korean army
Airbus, the Franco-German-Spanish aerospace giant, has entered into a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The two companie...
US Approves Sale of JASSM-ER Air-to-Surface Missiles to Japan in a $104 Million Deal
Washington, United States, August 28, 2023 - The U.S. State Department has given its nod for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Japan. The deal e...
Lockheed Martin unveils plan for European F-16 Training Center in Romania
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the governments of Romania and the Netherlands, has officially disclosed on August 31 its intention to estab...
Morocco set to acquire Türkiye's Akinci drone
Morocco is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Turkey for the acquisition of the Akinci armed drone, manufactured by Turkish company Baykar. I...
US Government awards Raytheon USD192 Mn contract to supply Ukraine with AMRAAM missiles
On August 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) granted Raytheon Missiles and Defense a $192 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quanti...
India Tejas aircraft successfully tests Astra air-to-air missile
As reported by India Today on August 23, 2023, India's defense sector achieved a successful test launch of the long-range air-to-air missile Astra ...
Portugal enhances maritime defense with second-hand P-3C Orions from Germany
On August 30, 2023, Portugal has authorized the acquisition of the entire fleet of P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the German Navy. The de...
Royal Australian Air Force conducts unprecedented air-to-air refuelling with Indonesian F-16s
A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport refuelled seven F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU). This included about 6...
Israel begins test flights of Oron multi-domain AI-enabled spy surveillance aircraft
Israel's Ministry of Defense has begun test flights for its newly developed Oron surveillance aircraft, described as "the world’s most advanced air...