The Netherlands plans to purchase JASSM-ER missiles for its F-35 fleet
The Netherlands intends to purchase AGM-158B JASSM-ER cruise missiles for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's fleet of F-35 Lightning II fleet.
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KF-21 fighter launched IRIS-T air-to-air missile [VIDEO]
The IRIS-T air-to-air missile, produced by German company Diehl Defence, was successfully launched by a South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter.
Embraer: C-390 Millennium aircraft reaches Full Operational Capability
Embraer's C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft program reached another historic milestone in the aviation world.
Romanian F-16s launch first Alert Scramble safeguarding Baltic airspace
Two Romanian F-16 fighter jets from NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission launched to identify and escort two Russian Suhoi Su-27 Flanker fighters.
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Meteor missile successfully released by KF-21 fighter [VIDEO]
The European defence group MBDA informed that the Meteor air-to-air missile was successfully released by a South Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter during a test.
Kratos delivered 200th BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has delivered the 200th production BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) for a domestic customer.
Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters
During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters.
Air defence: SAMP/T system fully operational in Slovakia
The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational.
£161 million contract for F-35 jet maintenance supports 140 UK jobs
The UK’s fleet of cutting-edge F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract.
David’s Sling will significantly strengthen the capability of Finland’s air defence
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure the 'David’s Sling Weapon System'.
Diehl Defence to present modern weapon systems at LAAD 2023
Diehl Defence, a leading player in the defence industry, will exhibit at LAAD, the largest and most important Latin American Defense and Security Exhibition.
British and German Eurofighters continue combined Air Policing in Estonia
The German and the Royal Air Force handed over their responsibility for enhanced Air Policing at Ämari, Estonia.