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Nov- 2024 -

14 November

Air

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 supersonic aircraft. Photo: Rosoboronexport

Russia Inks First Su-57 Supersonic Fighter Jet Export Deals

Russia’s Rosoboronexport has revealed its first export contracts for the Sukhoi Su-57 supersonic aircraft for foreign military customers.

13 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia

Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.

Oct- 2024 -

23 October

Africa

Moroccan soldiers patrol the city of Tangiers on August 11, 2020

Giulia Bernacchi

Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry

Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.

Aug- 2024 -

8 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Pennsylvania Firm to Continue Repair, Technical Support for F-35 Program

Pennsylvania-based Triumph Group has announced the extension of repair and technical services for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

May- 2024 -

20 May

Air

An artist's rendition of a KF-21 Boramae fighter jet flying above the clouds and firing off an IRIS-T missile. The jet plane, seen on the far left side of the image, is painted gray. The missile has a similar color scheme, seen jutting out white flames from its back as it propels itself forward. The background is a blue sky with white light clouds seen below.

Juster Domingo

South Korea KF-21 Boramae Jets Successfully Fire IRIS-T Missiles

South Korea's KF-21 Boramae fighter has successfully fired an IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missile for the first time.

15 May

Air

Four F-4E Phantom jet planes are seen flying over a green landscape in South Korea. Three of the planes are painted gray, while the one in the far left is painted camouflage green and orange.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Conducts Farewell Flight for F-4E Phantom Jets

Four of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-4E Phantom jet planes have marked the fleet's retirement with a farewell flight over South Korea.

2 May

Air

Four Finnish F/A-18 fighters fly in formation.

Juster Domingo

Finland to Join NATO’s Air Shielding Mission in Romania

A detachment of the Finnish Air Force's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets will participate in NATO's upcoming Air Shielding Mission in Romania.

Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Air

Juster Domingo

Sweden Taps Saab for New Gripen Rigs, Simulators Support

Sweden has tapped Saab to modernize the country’s Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters under a $50 million contract.

24 April

Air

Juster Domingo

Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force

Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.

Mar- 2024 -

27 March

Air

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K fighter plane is seen flying above a body of water. The fighter plane is painted gray and has a sleek body to make it more aerodynamic. The number "013" is painted on its tail in white.

Juster Domingo

South Korea Plans $2.9B F-15K Capability Upgrades

South Korea is upgrading its F-15K Eagle fleet's radar systems and long-range mission capabilities in a $2.9 billion modernization project.

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