Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Aug- 2021 -

2 August

F-16 System Receives Maiden In-Flight Software Update

The US Air Force installed an in-flight software update for the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s Electronic Warfare System for the first time.

2 August

Smoke rises from the site of an attack after a massive explosion the night before near the Green Village in Kabul

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghan Forces Bomb Taliban Fighters to Repel Assaults on Key Cities

Afghan forces fought fierce street battles and bombed Taliban positions while insurgents swarmed major cities as they stepped up their nationwide offensive.

Jul- 2021 -

30 July

Hercules Reyes

British Air Force, BAE Sign £250M Future Combat Air System Contract

The British Armed Forces has signed a 250 million pound contract with BAE Systems to develop the next generation of air combat.

30 July

Inder Singh Bisht

India to Finalize MQ-9 B Predator Drone Acquisition

The Indian government will wrap up the country’s acquisition of 30 US-made MQ-9 B Predator armed drones next week, Indian media reported.

29 July

A Royal Moroccan air force F-16 prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 191st Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise African Lion April 20, 2018

Hercules Reyes

Raytheon to Supply Morocco With F-16 Engines in $212 Million Contract

The United States Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $212 million contract to provide new F-16 fighter jet engines for Morocco.

28 July

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Buys 13 Additional Protector Drones

The UK has exercised a clause in its contract with General Atomics to buy an additional 13 Protector drones.

28 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Double-Seater Su-57 Will Control ‘Wingman’ Drones: Source

Russia is developing a two-seat Su-57 fighter for tandem flight with the Okhotnik combat drone, state media reported citing a source.

28 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Considering Developing Unmanned Ka-226 Helicopter

Russian Helicopters is considering a possible unmanned version of the Ka-226 helicopter, a twin-turbine utility rotorcraft initially developed in the late 90s.

27 July