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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets

Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets in latest break from pacifist stance

Japan has relaxed its strict defense equipment transfer regulations, enabling the global export of next-generation fighter jets it's collaboratively developing with Britain and Italy, to remove a significant obstacle for the trilateral project.

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.

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 joins Denmark, Netherlands in pledging F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

"We are planning the transfer of Norwegian F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Støre said.

Azerbaijan joins Turkey’s fifth-generation fighter jet program ‘KAAN’ as the development partner

Azerbaijan has joined Turkiye as a development partner for Turkey’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet named ‘KAAN’.

US approves $5.6 billion sale of F-35 aircraft to Czech Republic

The U.S. State Department approved a sale to the Czech Republic of F-35 aircraft, munitions and related equipment worth up to $5.62 billion.

Saab secures $30 million maintenance contract for Swedish Gripen fighter jets

Saab signed a contract of $30 million with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide maintenance and support for the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft fleet.

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets