Monday, July 1, 2024

Air Force

Turkiye’s fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan makes maiden flight

During its maiden flight, Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet Kaan flew for 13 minutes, reaching a speed of 230 knots at 8,000 feet.

US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkiye alongside F-35s for Greece

The US State Department approved a $23 billion F-16 sale to Turkey, concurrently approving a $8.6 billion sale of advanced F-35 fighter jets to Greece.

Pakistan’s air force launches retaliatory strikes on militant targets in Iran

Pakistan launched retaliatory airstrikes early Thursday in Iran targeting militant positions following Iranian attack.

Sweden signs 10-year agreement for fighter pilot training in Italy

Sweden will send its fighter pilots to begin flight training in Italy as soon as January 2024 under a new 10-year agreement.

Czech government approves plan to purchase 24 F-35 jets from US

The Czech government has approved the $6.5 billion deal to purchase 24 advanced F-35 fighter jets from the United States, the largest defense contract ever signed by the Czech Republic.

US Air Force receives first EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft

The United States Air Force has received the much-anticipated EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft, delivered by a collaborative effort between renowned contractors BAE Systems and L3Harris Technologies, according to a September 12 announcement.

Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark agree to create Europe’s largest fleet of 250 fighter jets

The air forces of four Nordic countries agreed to operate their roughly 250 fighter jets as one fleet, laying “the foundation for a single Nordic air defense.”

Poland, Slovakia become first NATO countries to offer Ukraine fighter jets

Polish President said his country would deliver four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in “the next few days”, making Poland the first NATO country to supply fighter planes to Ukraine.

Singapore to acquire eight more F-35B jets, expanding its fleet to 12

Singapore plans to purchase eight additional Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jets

Two Indian air force jets collide mid-air, pilot dies

One pilot has died after two Indian Air Force fighter jets crashed in a mid-air collision in central India.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.