In his first visit to India, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to offer New Delhi know-how to build its own fighter jets and a licence for faster deliveries of defence equipment as it tries to wean India away… Read More ›
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Germany to purchase 35 F-35s from United States
Germany has decided to purchase 35 U.S. F-35 fighter jets to replace its ageing Tornado fighters that are capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. The development sees a significant shift in German security policy, including a pledge to reach NATO’s… Read More ›
Biden deploys troops, F-35 fighter jets, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters to NATO’s eastern flank
U.S. President Joe Biden’s announced a re-distribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to 8 F-35 fighter jets to several operating locations along NATO’s eastern flank, said a U.S. official on… Read More ›
US State Department approves $13.9 of F-15ID fighter jets to Indonesia
In a statement the Pentagon said, the U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-15ID fighter aircraft and related equipment to Indonesia in a deal valued at up to $13.9 billion. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said, Indonesia… Read More ›
Finland’s $9.4 billion F-35 deal will place F-35 close to Russia
According to US-based sources, Finland is set to sign a formal purchase agreement for F-35 fighter jets which could be announced by this weekend, bringing the fifth-generation stealth fighters closer to being deployed on Russia’s northern flank. In December 2021,… Read More ›
Chinese, Russian warplanes intrude into South Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone
On Friday, South Korea’s military said, it had scrambled fighter jets following 2 Chinese and 7 Russian warplanes entered its air defense identification zone. Beijing called the intrusion regular training. In a statement Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said,… Read More ›
Taiwan commissions first combat wing of F16Vs
Faced with increased belligerent neighbor, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen welcome heightened military cooperation with the United States as she commissioned the first combat wing of F-16 fighters which have been upgraded with Washington’s help to bolster its defenses. During a… Read More ›
Sale of F-35 stealth fighters only after UAE understands obligations
According to an official from the Biden Administration, the United States intends to move forward with the sale of 50 F-35 stealth fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates after Washington gets a clear understanding of “Emirati obligations”. “We continue… Read More ›
Russia showcases Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate as cost effective alternative to US F-35 at Dubai Airshow
Even as the United Arab Emirates is set to purchase US F-35 fighter jets, Russia is showing off the prototype of its latest fifth-generation fighter plane at the Dubai Airshow. Unveiled in July, the showcasing of the Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate… Read More ›
Turkey mulls boosting defense ties with Russia
On Thursday, in a statement Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara is considering stepping up joint defence industry collaborations with Russia in areas including engines for fighter jets and submarines. The development comes in the wake of a meeting with… Read More ›