air training

Turkish Air Force Inducts First Homegrown Hürkuş-II Jet Trainers

The Turkish Air Force has officially accepted the first two Hürkuş-II next-generation basic trainer aircraft into service, marking the inaugural delivery of a locally built platform to the nation's armed forces.

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Turkey Grants First Indigenous Military Certificate to Hürkuş-II Trainer Aircraft

Ankara has issued a military certification for the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş-II jet trainer, marking the first time the country has independently cleared a domestically-built aircraft using entirely national resources.

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Turkey Flies First Production-Standard Hürjet Jet Trainer Aircraft

Turkey has flown the first production-standard Hürjet jet trainer, marking the program's transition from prototype testing to a working production line.

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Airbus Injects Synthetic Allies, Threats Into Real Aircraft in German Exercise

At the German Air Force’s 2026 Timber Express exercise, Airbus has offered a glimpse of its vision for next-generation air combat training through the System Development Lab.

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Cubic, Draken Partner to Modernize Adversary Air Combat Training

Cubic Defense is joining forces with Draken to modernize adversary air combat training through advanced range and data systems.

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CAE, Leonardo Boost M-346 Training for Future Air Combat

Canadian flight training provider CAE has signed an agreement with Italian aerospace company Leonardo to modernize courses associated with the M-346 Master transonic training aircraft.

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Canada to Adopt Italy’s M-346 Master Trainer Jet

Canada has announced it will pursue acquisition of the Leonardo M-346 Master transonic training aircraft from Italy.

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US Navy’s T-45 Goshawk Replacement Race Narrows After Boeing Exit

Boeing has withdrawn from the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition, ending plans to offer a naval version of its T-7A Red Hawk aircraft and narrowing the field to just two remaining contenders.

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First ‘Gripen F’ Fighter Breaks Cover With Twin-Seat Design From Saab

A new variant in Saab’s Gripen family has stepped into the spotlight with the rollout of the first Gripen F, a twin-seat fighter built to handle both combat missions and advanced pilot training.

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ITPS Canada Buys Leonardo M-346T Block 20 Advanced Jet Trainers 

ITPS Canada has ordered M-346T advanced jet trainers from Leonardo, following an airborne evaluation of the aircraft at the Ottawa International Airport in October 2025.

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