A formation flight of F-35 Lightning IIs over Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Photo courtesy of Darin Russell, Lockheed Martin) The Pentagon on Tuesday announced pricing details for its agreement with Lockheed Martin Co that lowers by 12.7% the cost of the F-35 jets it plans to purchase through 2022, …
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Bangladesh is looking to buy multi-role combat jets, transport aircraft, Apache attack helicopters and surface-to-air missile systems from the United States. “Both countries are currently negotiating two agreements that are required by the US law for the purchase to go ahead that will expand the military cooperation between the countries,” …
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At MAKS 2019, Russia Unveiled Su-57E Export Version of 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft. A number of clients including China, Algeria, Vietnam, and India have reportedly shown considerable interest in the Su-57E due to its unique capabilities. While discussions for India and Vietnam are reportedly ongoing, a new and unexpected potential …
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On Tuesday during Armed Forces Day ceremony South Korea displayed some of its newly purchased US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets for the first time. According to defense news South Korea to buy 20 more F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. South Korea will begin the second phase of its plan to …
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Netherlands plans to buy 9 additional Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II fighters jets from the United States for an estimated €1 billion ($1.1 billion). The new acquisition of stealth jets will bring the total number of F-35s with the Royal Netherlands Air Force to 46. The agreement will include the …
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On May 28, 2019, Poland issued a formal request to the U.S. for the procurement of 32 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets. US State Department approved the sale of 32 new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Poland for $6.5 billion in early September. Now According to Polish Defence …
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After two failed attempts to induct new tankers during the last 12 years, the Indian Air Force is (IAF) preparing to begin a fresh hunt for new-generation mid-air refuelling planes to extend the reach of its fighter jets, two senior IAF officers said on condition of anonymity on Wednesday. The …
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On Sept. 10, Italy has officially become the latest member to joins UK “Tempest” fighter Jet Programme Tempest Programme, the project to develop a next-generation multirole aircraft. Gen. Nicolò Falsaperna, Italy’s Secretary-General of Defense, and Sir Simon Bollom, CEO of Defense Equipment & Support, as National Armaments Directors of Italy …
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Members of the Senate’s defense appropriations subcommittee Approves U.S. Air Force’s Plan To Buy 8 F-15EX Advanced Eagle Fighter Jets For $992.4 Million, of which 2 test aircraft are funded in research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E), Air Force. on 10 September The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense advanced its Fiscal …
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As we have already explained in a previous article Boeing offered new version of F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter jet to Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force is looking to replace Canada’s aging fleet of fighter jets with new fighter jets. Four companies are vying for the multibillion-dollar contract for as many …
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