Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Mar- 2023 -

15 March

South Korea Approves $2.85 Billion F-35A Purchase Plan

The South Korean government has approved a plan to purchase F-35A fighter jets from the US for 3.75 trillion won ($2.85 billion).

14 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway Buys US Military Helicopters to Replace European NH90s

Norway is buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks.

14 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Su-27 Causes American MQ-9 Reaper Drone to Crash Over Black Sea: US

A Russian fighter jet dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said.

14 March

Rojoef Manuel

RAF to Receive Flight Simulator for Upgraded Shadow Mk2 Training

UK has procured a complete flight simulator system to prepare the Royal Air Force for its future Shadow Mk1 fleet.

14 March

Joe Saballa

Canada Mulls $6B P-8A Poseidon Aircraft Acquisition From Boeing

The Canadian government is considering purchasing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Boeing under a $6-billion deal.

14 March

Joe Saballa

Spain Buys 16 More Swiss PC-21 Next-Gen Trainer Aircraft

The Spanish Air Force has ordered 16 additional PC-21 next-generation trainer aircraft from Swiss aerospace manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft.

13 March

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Fires ‘Unidentified Ballistic Missile’, Seoul Says

North Korea fired a ballistic missile, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in three days and the first since South Korea and the US began joint military drills.

13 March