Iran is likely to seek out Russia and China to purchase advanced fighter jets when a United Nations arms embargo against the country expires next year, a senior defense intelligence official said today, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. In a report released on Tuesday that unveils the Defense …
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According to the Israeli Channel 13 report, Pentagon and State Department officials threw cold water on any notions of U.S. ally the United Arab Emirates (UAE) potentially getting the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter jets. According to the news station, Pentagon officials said they would not allow the sale of …
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said S-400 air defence missile systems will be delivered to India in strict accordance with the schedule. “The advance payment has been received and everything will be delivered in strict accordance with the schedule, within about 18-19 months,” Borisov told state-owned broadcaster Rossiya-1. Last …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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