Japan weighs defence exports
Japan’s joint fighter jet project with the UK and Italy will take centre stage at a defence show near here this week, as the country bolsters its defence ties with…
Slovakian government approves sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
The slovakian government approved sending its retired miG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. The decision follows months of deliberation and discussions. It makes Slovakia the second country of the “MiG-29 coalition”…
Biden faithful to Air Force One paint job, Air Force says
The Biden administration will modify, but continue with, an Air Force One paint scheme that closely resembles the current white with two shades of blue, which dates back to President…
Boeing begins production of MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for US Air Force
Boeing announced that it will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters after the company was awarded a $285 million US Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment,…
JPO directive orders F-35 retrofit to return grounded jets to flight
F-35 joint strike fighters that have been grounded since December can return to flight after completing a one-time hardware fix that officials now plan to apply to the entire fleet,…
Croatia prepares to send 14 Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine
Croatia has completed preparations to send 14 Mil Mi-8 utility helicopters to Ukraine, according to Croatian media. The helicopters, 12 modernized Mi-8MTV-1s and two older Mi-8Ts, will be transferred to…
Malaysia picks South Korea’s FA-50 over Tejas, Hurjet in $920 million deal
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and the Malaysian Ministry of Defense have signed a contract for 18 KAI FA-50 light fighter jets. The aircraft was selected during the Royal Malaysian Air…
Ukraine presses U.S. Congress members for F-16 jets
Ukrainian officials have urged U.S. Congress members to press President Joe Biden’s administration to send F-16 jetfighters to Kyiv, saying the aircraft would boost Ukraine’s ability to hit Russian missile…