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Indonesia receives Rafale advanced fighter jets from France in major upgrade

Indonesia has received three Rafale fighter jets from France in the first deliveries from a multi-billion-dollar defence deal between the two countries, a defence ministry official told Reuters on Monday, marking a…

U.S. Air Force Receives Second T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer to Modernize Pilot Training

The Boeing Red Hawk team has officially delivered its second T-7A advanced jet trainer to the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command, according to information published January 15,…

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks on $2bn JF-17 fighter jet deal

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert around $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, according to two Pakistani sources, signaling a…

Pakistan, Bangladesh discuss possible JF-17 Fighter jet deal

Pakistan and Bangladesh have held talks on a possible agreement involving the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka, as Islamabad steps up efforts to expand defence exports and…

Russia receives 1st modernized Tu-160M strategic bombers to Aerospace Forces

Russia’s Aerospace Forces have taken delivery of two modernized Tu-160M “Blackjack” strategic missile-carrying bombers, marking the first confirmed handover under the long-delayed modernization program, Russia’s defence minister said. The delivery…

Egypt Unveils New Rafale Fighter Jet in France and Enhances Its Air Superiority

The Egyptian fighter jet “Rafale” of the latest global model F4.1 made its first appearance in the skies of France during test flights, becoming the focus of Israeli military affairs websites. The…

Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft from Airbus

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish…

Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force and announces potential assembly line in Portugal

Embraer delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) during a ceremony held at OGMA’s facilities, attended by authorities, Embraer executives, and guests. This…

Contract agreed between UK and Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft

The UK Government has announced a c.£5.4 billion agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package, sustaining more…

Indonesia confirms plan to acquire 42 Chinese J-10 jets amid U.S. F-15EX uncertainty

Indonesia has confirmed plans to buy 42 Chinese-built Chengdu J-10 fighter aircraft under a defense modernization program scheduled to begin in 2026. The announcement was made in Jakarta on October 15, 2025, following months…