As we have reported on March 18, 2019, that Russia Secures $2Bln Fighter Jet Contract With Egypt for the supply of Su-35 fighter jets. Now according to the Russian state media report, Moscow expects to begin deliveries of the jets in 2020. Under a $2 billion contract, the Egyptian Air …
Read More »Philippine Air Force Reveal Multirole Fighter Jets Options
According to the janes.com report, Philippine Air Force has revealed multirole fighter jets options that service is considering to acquire to enhance the air defence and border protection capabilities of the country’s air force. Speaking on 14 November, a senior Philippine Air Force (PAF) official presented a briefing slide showing the …
Read More »Germany, France & Spain Spending €225 Million For Research Of Next-Gen Fighter Jet
According to defense news article, German defense officials are seeking parliamentary approval for the next wave of research contracts in the tri-national Future Combat Air System program. The next phase is slated to begin in January, but German officials said they are still working to finalize contracts with an industry …
Read More »Pakistan Plans To Hit $1 Billion Defence Exports With JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet
For the first time in history, Pakistan aims to hit $1 billion defence exports with JF – 17 Thunder fighter jet. According to a report by the Nikkei Asian Review report, Pakistan is looking to expand its export of arms, with the end goal of selling $1 billion worth of …
Read More »U.S. To Purchase 478 More F-35 Fighter Jets At Around $71M Apiece
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, …
Read More »Bangladesh To Buy Fighter Jets, Transport Aircraft & Apache Helicopters From U.S.
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,” …
Read More »Myanmar Interested In Buying Russia’s New Fifth-generation Su-57E Stealth Jet Fighter
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 …
Read More »South Korea To Buy 20 More F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets
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 …
Read More »Netherlands To Buy Nine More F-35 Lightning II Jets For $1.1 Billion
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 …
Read More »US Congress Approves Sale Of 32 New F-35 Lightning II Jets to Poland
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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