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Jan- 2024 -

5 January

Indonesia Shelves Mirage Fighter Jet Procurement

The Indonesian government has shelved its planned procurement of 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets previously owned by Qatar due to budget constraints.

4 January

Air

A white Bombardier Global 6500 airplane is seen flying among the clouds. The blue sky serves as the background.

Juster Domingo

US Army Contracts Bombardier for New Spy Plane Prototype

The US Army has contracted Bombardier Defense for one Global 6500 jet aircraft to support prototyping efforts for its HADES spy plane program.

3 January

Air

A gray Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is seen flying above the clouds. The warplane is largely flat-shaped, with its four landing wheels jutting out underneath. The background is a light blue sky, with white clouds reflecting the sun's orange rays below.

Juster Domingo

Turkey’s Anka-3 Drone Completes Maiden Flight

Turkey's Anka-3 combat drone has passed its first test flight, flying for one hour and 10 minutes and reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet.

3 January

Air

Four gray Republic of Korea Air Force fighter jets are seen flying high above a landscape with a wide, winding river passing through it.

Juster Domingo

South Korea, Poland Sign Mutual Military Airworthiness Certification

South Korea and Poland have signed a deal to establish a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification.

Dec- 2023 -

28 December

Air

No 3 Squadron Joint Strike fighters A35-09 and A35-11 taxi out for a night sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown. *** Local Caption *** Two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft from No. 3 Squadron conducted night flying at RAAF Base Williamtown as part of pilot familiarisation training.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Expand Australian F-35 Maintenance Center in Hunter Valley

Australia has awarded BAE Systems a contract to expand the country’s F-35 sustainment hub in Newcastle Airport, Hunter Valley.

27 December

Air

An ULTRA Long Endurance Uncrewed Aerial System is seen grounded on what appears to be a military runway. The drone is shaped like a sleeker aircraft, with a thin body, tail, and pair of wings. It's painted a light grey color. The background is a clear blue sky, with a lot of orange light on the left side of the image, probably caused by the rising of the sun.

Juster Domingo

US Air Force Grants $49M Long-Endurance Drone Deal

DZYNE has signed a $49-million US Air Force contract to continue developing low-cost, military-grade capabilities to boost the US unmanned fleet's endurance and propulsion.

27 December

Air

Two new F-15EX fighter jets, EX3 and EX4, arrive at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Dec. 20, 2023. EX3 and EX4 are the Air Force’s newest fighter jets and have updated features such as the cockpit pressure monitor and warning system and an ultra-high frequency antenna for satellite communications. The 40th Flight Test Squadron and 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct developmental and operational tests on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft

The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in 2020.

26 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Begins Climate Chamber Tests of T-7 Red Hawk Training Jet

The US Air Force will commence climate chamber testing of its new T-7 Red Hawk supersonic advanced trainer aircraft in Florida.

22 December

Air

Slovenia's first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft.

Rojoef Manuel

Slovenia Accepts First C-27J Spartan Aircraft From Leonardo

Leonardo has delivered Slovenia’s first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft at the Cerklje ob Krki airfield in Brežice.

22 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Says Developed Tech to Disguise Missiles as Civilian Planes

China claims to have developed a new technology that makes its cruise missiles look like ordinary passenger planes on an enemy radar screen.

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