Pakistan’s determination to enhance its air force capabilities remains evident as it continues its path toward modernization, targeting the acquisition of advanced Chinese J-31 stealth fighter jets. Confirming this strategic move, Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar has articulated plans for the incorporation of the J-31 into the Pakistan …
Read More »Why Jordan Is Buying F-16s That Are Far More Expensive Than F-35s
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and four F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi toward the end of the runway during exercise VIGILANT ACE 18, Dec. 3, 2017, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo …
Read More »Germany Signs A Deal To Buy 35 F-35 Fighter Jets For $8 Billion
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxi on the flightline at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 11, 2019. Multiple F-35s arrived as part of a Theater Security Package. The aircraft have a unique combination of stealth, speed, …
Read More »Spain Buying 20 Eurofighter Typhoon For $2.15 Billion to Replace F-18s
Spanish air force Eurofighter Typhoons and U.S. F-15C Eagles conduct routine flight operations in support of exercise OCEAN SKY 19 at Gando Air Base, Oct. 22, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew) Spain has signed a $2.15bn deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) …
Read More »Czech Republic Considering Buying F-35 To Replace Gripen
Top: A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II – U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kate Thornton – Bottom: A JAS-39 Gripen pilot from Čáslav Air Base, Czech Republic – Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem According to local media Czech Ministry of Defense is considering …
Read More »Finland Buying 64 F-35 Lightning II Jets For $9.4 billion
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, right, fly in formation with two Finnish F-18 Hornets, left, while en route to Turku, Finland, June 13, 2019. These aircraft are in Europe to participate in exercises and conduct …
Read More »Pakistan Air Force Buys 25 Chengdu J-10C Multirole Fighter Jets
Pakistan Air Force buys a full squadron of 25 Chengdu J-10C fighter jets from China in response to India’s purchase of Rafale aircraft. Speaking to the media, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that a full squadron of 25 all-weather aircraft comprising J-10C will attend the Pakistan Day ceremony …
Read More »UAE Signs A Deal To Buy 80 Rafale F4 Fighter Jets
The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refuel with a French Rafale from the Armée de l’Air over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Williams) The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal to buy 80 French-made Rafale F4 fighter jets, the biggest international …
Read More »Croatia Buys Used French Rafale Fighters Jets To Replace MiG-21
Croatia has placed an order for 12 used Rafale fighter aircraft to replace the Soviet-era MiG-21 Fishbed. During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Croatia last week, Defence Minister Mario Banožić and his French counterpart Florence Parly signed a deal under which the Croatian Air Force will acquire 12 second-hand Rafale F3-R …
Read More »Iraq Plans To Buy 12 JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets From Pakistan: Reports
Credits: DGPR (PAKISTAN AIR FORCE) Iraq has decided to purchase 12 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets from Pakistan. According to Pakistani media reports, the defense deal was approved by both the Iraqi and Pakistani governments, and a formal agreement is expected to be signed in Islamabad next month. After …
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