On November 18, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, spoke on the phone about Turkey-Niger relations and regional issues. President Erdoğan remarked during the… Continue reading "Niger To Acquire Bayraktar TB2 UAVs and HÜRKUŞ Trainer Aircraft From Turkey"
Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Hishammuddin Hussein, has said that the Royal Malaysian Air Force will continue operating its Hawk 108 trainer jets, pending the results of an investigation into the crash… Continue reading "Malaysian Hawk 108 Trainers To Continue Operating Pending Crash Investigation Results"
Thailand is set to become the international launch customer for the AT-6 Light Attack Aircraft, Textron Aviation announced on Saturday. As part of the $143 million deal, Thailand will receive eight… Continue reading "Thailand Becomes First AT-6 Export Operator"
Slovakia’s outstanding requirement to replace its aging fleet of legacy L-39 trainers has entered a new phase today, becoming a three-way competition, with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) throwing its hat… Continue reading "Competition for Slovakia’s Advanced Trainer Heats Up as KAI Pitches FA-50"
Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, visited Moscow on Sunday, October 17, and indicated his intention to ‘increase military cooperation with Russia… Continue reading "Iran Hopes To Purchase Helicopters and Fighter Aircraft From Russia"
The United States Navy has issued a request for information on industry capability to supply a “Tactical Surrogate Aircraft” to support future pilot training. In a 20 October request for… Continue reading "US Navy Exploring Procurement Of “Tactical Surrogate Aircraft”"
Saab held the grand opening of its new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana on October 13. Guests at the grand opening included the Chairman of Saab’s Board of Directors, Marcus… Continue reading "Saab Hosts Grand Opening Of Indiana T-7A Assembly Facility"
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s press office on Wednesday, October 13, Russian and Serbian military pilots have begun joint tactical exercises in Serbia called BARS-2021 (Brotherhood of Aviators… Continue reading "Russia And Serbia Conduct Joint “BARS-2021” And “Slavic Shield” Exercises"
A United States Navy T-45C Goshawk trainer jet aircraft crashed in Lake Worth, Texas, roughly 3 kilometers northeast of the Joint Reserve Base at 11am on the 19 September. The… Continue reading "U.S Navy T-45C Trainer Jet Crashes, Injuring Two Sailors and Damaging Three Homes"
In a key development milestone UK-based military aircraft developer AERALIS have signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls Royce to meet the company’s propulsion needs. AERALIS have developed designs for… Continue reading "Modular Light Jet Developer AERALIS Signs Up Rolls Royce"